# Spider Solitaire ∙ vs Microsoft Solitaire Collection

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Microsoft Solitaire Collection at 254K against Spider Solitaire ∙'s 3.4K. Microsoft Solitaire Collection also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.5) and chart position (#141 vs unranked). Spider Solitaire ∙'s advantage is review sentiment (57% vs 37%) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Spider Solitaire ∙ sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Microsoft Solitaire Collection sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Microsoft Solitaire Collection holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Microsoft Solitaire Collection has 254K ratings behind it against 3.4K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 57% of Spider Solitaire ∙'s written reviews are positive against 37% of Microsoft Solitaire Collection's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Spider Solitaire ∙ ships an update every 3 months, Microsoft Solitaire Collection every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Spider Solitaire ∙ | Microsoft Solitaire Collection |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (3.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spider-solitaire/id686420990/reviews) | **[4.7 (254K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/microsoft-solitaire-collection/id1103438575/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3.4K | **254K** |
| Positive reviews | **57.4% of reviews** | 36.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#141** |
| Size | 178 MB | 163 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Solitaire Games Studio](https://appshunter.io/developer/1391057535) | [Microsoft Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/298856275) |

## What reviewers say

### Spider Solitaire ∙

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spider-solitaire/id686420990)

Experience a classic card game with a popular solitaire variant. Enjoy customizable card decks and boards, multiple difficulty levels, and intelligent assistance. Play in portrait or landscape mode with features like automatic saving and unlimited undo.

**Highlights:** Customizable cards and boards, Three difficulty settings, Portrait and landscape modes, Automatic turn saving, Unlimited cancellations, Intelligent help

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium pack | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Good game
- 🚀 Addictive gameplay
- 🔒 Works well and doesn't lag

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes frequently
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 🚫 Too many ads
- 🔍 Hard to see/read
- 🤖 Automatic moves not always desirable

**Reported bugs**

- Freezing/crashing issues
- Glitches with card movement and undo functionality
- Inconsistent ad behavior (ads not closing, multiple ads shown)
- Daily challenge progress reset unexpectedly

**Requested features**

- Option to enlarge cards
- Ability to choose difficulty level in daily challenges
- Undo button
- Customization options (card designs, backgrounds, etc.)
- Landscape mode


### Microsoft Solitaire Collection

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/microsoft-solitaire-collection/id1103438575)

**Currently charting:** #141 Top Free · Casino, #162 Top Grossing · Casino (US App Store)

Enjoy a collection of classic card games and popular puzzle titles. Challenge yourself with daily tasks, weekly rewards, and competitive events. Sign in to save progress and play across devices.

**Highlights:** 5 classic Solitaire modes, Daily Challenges, Weekly Rewards & Events, Multiple Difficulty levels, Additional puzzle games, Cross-device progress saving

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Edition | $1.99 | per month |
| Premium Edition | $9.99 | per year |
| Cow Card Back | $0.99 | one-time |
| Baby Fox Card Back | $0.99 | one-time |
| Retro Pattern 2 Card Back | $1.99 | one-time |
| Retro Card Back Bundle | $2.99 | one-time |
| Puppies Card Back Bundle | $2.99 | one-time |
| Kittens Card Back Bundle | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Great game with varied challenges
- 🕹️ Enjoyable gameplay and graphics
- 🏆 Competitive daily events and challenges
- 🗓️ Ability to continue games later
- 💰 Free with optional paid subscription

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🕰️ Inaccurate timer and scoring issues in events
- 🔍 Difficulty tracking progress and statistics
- 🔌 Requires constant internet connection
- 💸 Expensive subscription to remove ads
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to sign in or sync progress
- Game freezing or crashing after ads
- Timer continuing to run when app is closed
- Inconsistent behavior when internet connection is lost
- Themes and content not saving properly

**Requested features**

- Pause and resume option for challenges
- Ability to replay completed games
- More detailed statistics and progress tracking
- Offline play mode
- One-time purchase option instead of subscription


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Spider Solitaire ∙ free?

Spider Solitaire ∙ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Microsoft Solitaire Collection free?

Microsoft Solitaire Collection is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Spider Solitaire ∙ or Microsoft Solitaire Collection?

Microsoft Solitaire Collection is rated higher. Spider Solitaire ∙ averages 4.5 out of 5 from 3.4K ratings, while Microsoft Solitaire Collection averages 4.7 from 254K ratings.

### Do Spider Solitaire ∙ or Microsoft Solitaire Collection have ads?

Both Spider Solitaire ∙ and Microsoft Solitaire Collection show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Spider Solitaire ∙ or Microsoft Solitaire Collection?

Spider Solitaire ∙ ships an update every 3 months, and Microsoft Solitaire Collection every 2 months. Most recently, Spider Solitaire ∙ was updated on September 23, 2026 and Microsoft Solitaire Collection on September 24, 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.*