# Solitaire After Dark vs Pitboss

The clearest difference is monetization model: Pitboss at free with in-app purchases against Solitaire After Dark's paid. Solitaire After Dark's advantage is ratings volume (10 vs 3). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Solitaire After Dark sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Pitboss sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Solitaire After Dark against 5.0 for Pitboss. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 10 and 3 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

Solitaire After Dark ships an update every 4 days, Pitboss every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Solitaire After Dark | Pitboss |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/solitaire-after-dark/id6790817785/reviews) | [5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pitboss-blackjack-roguelike/id6821004521/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **10** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 days** | Every 6 days |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 77 MB | 72 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Motivation Stack LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1789709109) | [Big Tank Studios](https://appshunter.io/developer/6817940058) |

## What reviewers say

### Solitaire After Dark

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/solitaire-after-dark/id6790817785)

Experience a unique solitaire roguelike set in a 1960s cocktail lounge. Every move scores points as you manage a shelf of club patrons and mix card combinations to meet targets. Survive challenging boss nights and progress through a season of unique challenges.

**Highlights:** Scoring-based Klondike gameplay, Collectible club patrons as relics, Card manipulation mechanics, Challenging boss nights, Seasonal progression and challenges, Multiple classic solitaire modes

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Leave a Tip | $0.99 | one-time |
| Buy the House a Round | $2.99 | one-time |
| Keep the Lights On | $4.99 | one-time |


### Pitboss

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pitboss-blackjack-roguelike/id6821004521)

Experience a roguelike twist on blackjack where strategic card manipulation and hiring unique dealers are key to climbing casino floors. Outsmart pit bosses with custom rules and build powerful combos to achieve victory. Play for free with an option to unlock the full game.

**Highlights:** Roguelike blackjack gameplay, Hire over 150 unique hustlers, Doctor your deck with custom tricks, Engage in real casino side bets, Face challenging pit bosses with unique rules, Progress through eight casino floors

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full Game | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Solitaire After Dark free?

Solitaire After Dark is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Pitboss free?

Pitboss is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Solitaire After Dark or Pitboss?

Solitaire After Dark and Pitboss are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 10 and 3 ratings respectively.

### Do Solitaire After Dark or Pitboss have ads?

Neither Solitaire After Dark nor Pitboss shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Solitaire After Dark or Pitboss?

Solitaire After Dark ships an update every 4 days, and Pitboss every 6 days. Most recently, Solitaire After Dark was updated on October 31, 2026 and Pitboss on November 6, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*