# Simple Classic Solitaire vs Microsoft Solitaire Collection

Simple Classic Solitaire and Microsoft Solitaire Collection both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 86% of Simple Classic Solitaire's written reviews are positive against 37% of Microsoft Solitaire Collection's. Simple Classic Solitaire also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 8) and update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 2 months). Microsoft Solitaire Collection's advantage is ratings volume (254K vs 657) and chart position (#145 vs unranked). On price, rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Microsoft Solitaire Collection sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Simple Classic Solitaire asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Simple Classic Solitaire against 4.7 for Microsoft Solitaire Collection. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Microsoft Solitaire Collection has 254K ratings behind it against 657, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 86% of Simple Classic Solitaire's written reviews are positive against 37% of Microsoft Solitaire Collection's.

Simple Classic Solitaire ships an update every 4 weeks, Microsoft Solitaire Collection every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Simple Classic Solitaire | Microsoft Solitaire Collection |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (657 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-classic-solitaire/id689173439/reviews) | [4.7 (254K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/microsoft-solitaire-collection/id1103438575/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 657 | **254K** |
| Positive reviews | **86.3% of reviews** | 36.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#145** |
| Size | 6 MB | 163 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [少箐 岑](https://appshunter.io/developer/678138071) | [Microsoft Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/298856275) |

## What reviewers say

### Simple Classic Solitaire

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-classic-solitaire/id689173439)

Enjoy a classic solitaire experience with intuitive touch controls. Track your progress, compete globally on leaderboards, and customize your game with unique backgrounds. Features include unlimited hints and undo options.

**Highlights:** Intuitive swipe and tap controls, Unlimited hints, Unlimited undo, Game Center leaderboards, Custom backgrounds, Statistics tracking, Card Picker feature

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 🚀 Fast-paced gameplay
- 💡 Unique features like joker and 3-card draw
- 🔒 Minimal ads
- 📊 Detailed statistics and win percentage tracking

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs
- 🔊 Intrusive and loud ads
- 🔄 Lack of a reset/restart option
- 🎮 Automatic card plays for winning games

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes in the middle of a game
- Joker/wildcard feature not always available in new games
- Hint button not working as expected

**Requested features**

- Add a reset/restart option to clear scores
- Improve the positioning and visibility of the ad close button
- Introduce a landscape mode option
- Add sound effects when cards are moved to the ace line


### Microsoft Solitaire Collection

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

**Currently charting:** #145 Top Free · Casino, #188 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 Simple Classic Solitaire free?

Simple Classic Solitaire is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Microsoft Solitaire Collection free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Simple Classic Solitaire or Microsoft Solitaire Collection?

Simple Classic Solitaire and Microsoft Solitaire Collection are both rated 4.7 out of 5 on the App Store, from 657 and 254K ratings respectively.

### Do Simple Classic Solitaire or Microsoft Solitaire Collection have ads?

Both Simple Classic Solitaire and Microsoft Solitaire Collection show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Simple Classic Solitaire or Microsoft Solitaire Collection?

Simple Classic Solitaire ships an update every 4 weeks, and Microsoft Solitaire Collection every 2 months. Most recently, Simple Classic Solitaire was updated on September 17, 2026 and Microsoft Solitaire Collection on September 25, 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.*