# Solitaire 2G vs Microsoft Solitaire Collection

Solitaire 2G and Microsoft Solitaire Collection both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 87% of Solitaire 2G's written reviews are positive against 37% of Microsoft Solitaire Collection's. Solitaire 2G also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 8) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). Microsoft Solitaire Collection's advantage is ratings volume (254K vs 148) 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. Solitaire 2G asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Solitaire 2G 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 148, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 87% of Solitaire 2G's written reviews are positive against 37% of Microsoft Solitaire Collection's.

Solitaire 2G ships an update every 3 weeks, Microsoft Solitaire Collection every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on August 15, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Solitaire 2G | Microsoft Solitaire Collection |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (148 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/solitaire-2g/id698769025/reviews)** | [4.7 (254K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/microsoft-solitaire-collection/id1103438575/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 148 | **254K** |
| Positive reviews | **87.3% of reviews** | 36.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#145** |
| Size | 20 MB | 163 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [志伟 赖](https://appshunter.io/developer/557848318) | [Microsoft Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/298856275) |

## What reviewers say

### Solitaire 2G

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/solitaire-2g/id698769025)

Enjoy a relaxing Klondike solitaire game with a fresh twist. Arrange cards in descending order and build suits on foundation piles. Choose between a relaxed draw mode or a challenging one-card draw.

**Highlights:** Relaxed and Challenge draw modes, Global leaderboards, Unlimited undo and hints, Auto-complete for wins, Detailed game statistics, Custom card backs and faces

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great solitaire game
- 👍 Fun and addictive
- 👍 Good for passing time
- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 👍 Challenging and keeps you thinking

**What reviewers complain about**

-  anúncios intrusivos
- 🔊 Annoying sound issues
- ✋ Card movement issues
- 👎 Theme button disliked
- 🐌 Slow performance

**Reported bugs**

- Card doesn't move automatically
- Sound cannot be turned off
- Card movement can't keep up

**Requested features**

- Horizontal mode option
- More background/card back options
- Ability to reset win percentage
- Landscape mode option
- Option to play music from other apps


### Microsoft Solitaire Collection

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

**Currently charting:** #145 Top Free · Casino, #171 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 Solitaire 2G free?

Solitaire 2G 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, Solitaire 2G or Microsoft Solitaire Collection?

Solitaire 2G is rated higher. Solitaire 2G averages 4.8 out of 5 from 148 ratings, while Microsoft Solitaire Collection averages 4.7 from 254K ratings.

### Do Solitaire 2G or Microsoft Solitaire Collection have ads?

Both Solitaire 2G and Microsoft Solitaire Collection show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Solitaire 2G or Microsoft Solitaire Collection?

Solitaire 2G ships an update every 3 weeks, and Microsoft Solitaire Collection every 2 months. Most recently, Solitaire 2G was updated on August 15, 2026 and Microsoft Solitaire Collection on September 25, 2026.

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