Comparison

Solitaire Plain and Simple vs Gnome Solitaire

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Solitaire Plain and Simple

Enjoy a classic Klondike Solitaire experience without ads or interruptions. Play for free, with an option to unlock unlimited play with a one-time purchase. Customize your game with different draw options and enjoy a clean, offline experience.

Highlights
  • Classic Klondike Solitaire gameplay
  • No ads or interruptions
  • Draw 1 or Draw 3 options
  • Winnable deal option
  • Tap-to-move and drag-and-drop controls
  • Full undo functionality
  • Unlockable themes through gameplay
Features
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A classic game of Klondike Solitaire, built the way solitaire should be: no ads, no interruptions, no accounts, no nonsense. Try it, then own it — that's the whole deal • Play 10 full games, completely free • Love it? Unlock unlimited play for a single fee • That's it — no subscription and no ads. Play it your way • Draw 1 or Draw 3 — switch anytime • Smart Deal option gives you a shuffle that's guaranteed winnable, if you'd rather skip the occasional unsolvable hand • Tap a card to send it to the best available spot, or drag it exactly where you want • Full undo, any time A few nice touches • Unlock new card back and felt themes just by winning — nothing to buy • A quiet stats page tracks your win rate and best times, for your eyes only • Smooth animations and a satisfying finish when you clear the board Respects your time and your phone • No ads, ever — not even during the free trial • No account, no sign-in, no data collected • No notifications badgering you to come back • Works completely offline (an internet connection is only needed to complete the one-time unlock purchase) Solitaire is one of those games everyone already knows how to play — so we spent our effort making sure it feels great, not on getting in your way. Deal a hand and see for yourself.

About

Gnome Solitaire

Enjoy a classic Klondike Solitaire experience with no ads, purchases, or sign-ups. Play offline with sharp vector graphics that adapt to any screen size. Features intuitive tap-to-move or drag-and-drop gameplay and unlimited undos.

Highlights
  • No advertisements or in-app purchases
  • Vector art for sharp graphics
  • Offline play
  • Tap-to-move and drag-and-drop controls
  • Unlimited undo functionality
  • Optional gnome animations and music
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Klondike Solitaire, the way it should be: no advertisements, no purchases, no accounts, and nothing to sign up for. Deal a hand and play. Every card is drawn as vector art rather than a picture, so the deck stays sharp at any size — full screen on a Mac, or a phone held sideways on a train. HOW IT PLAYS • Deal three, with unlimited passes through the deck • Tap a card and it goes where it belongs — to its foundation if it fits there, otherwise to the best column • Drag a card, or a whole run, to place it yourself • Undo as far back as you like, right to the opening deal • Score carries from hand to hand, so a good run is worth something WHEN YOU WIN Every card face up and the deck done means the game can no longer be lost. A door opens at the foot of the table and four gnomes troop out, hold up a banner, and troop back in — with a tune to match. Both can be switched off if you would rather they did not. NO PURCHASE It's free and runs on Mac, iPad and iPhone. PRIVATE BY DEFAULT Nothing is collected, nothing is tracked and the game never asks for the network. Your score and your game in progress are kept on your own device.

Screenshots

Solitaire Plain and Simple3 screens
Gnome Solitaire4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Gnome Solitaire at none against Solitaire Plain and Simple's 1. Gnome Solitaire also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.5). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Solitaire Plain and Simple sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Gnome Solitaire asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Solitaire Plain and Simple against 5.0 for Gnome Solitaire. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Solitaire Plain and Simple ships an update every 6 days, Gnome Solitaire every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Solitaire Plain and Simple versus Gnome Solitaire: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSolitaire Plain and SimpleGnome Solitaire
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings11
Update frequencyEvery 6 daysEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, Mac — better
Requires iOS26.517.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBRAD EDWARD BIELAWSKIMARK GREENING

Customer experience

Solitaire Plain and Simple

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Gnome Solitaire

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Solitaire Plain and Simple

One-time1
  • Full Game Unlock$3.99
None

Gnome Solitaire

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Solitaire Plain and Simple free?
Solitaire Plain and Simple is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Gnome Solitaire free?
Gnome Solitaire is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Solitaire Plain and Simple or Gnome Solitaire?
Solitaire Plain and Simple and Gnome Solitaire are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do Solitaire Plain and Simple or Gnome Solitaire have ads?
Neither Solitaire Plain and Simple nor Gnome Solitaire shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Solitaire Plain and Simple or Gnome Solitaire?
Solitaire Plain and Simple ships an update every 6 days, and Gnome Solitaire every 4 days. Most recently, Solitaire Plain and Simple was updated on October 31, 2026 and Gnome Solitaire on October 7, 2026.

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