Comparison

Solitaire / Klondike vs Basic Solitaire (Klondike)

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

Head to head
About

Solitaire / Klondike

Experience a classic card game with this digital adaptation. Enjoy a straightforward and familiar gameplay experience designed for mobile devices.

Highlights
  • Classic Solitaire gameplay
  • Klondike variant
  • Mobile-friendly interface
  • Single-player card game
Features
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Familiar Solitaire, at your own pace. Clear, classic playing cards on a deep green board. Enjoy classic Klondike with a tap or a drag. Draw one card at a time and recycle the stock as often as you like. Build tableau columns in descending order with alternating colors, and complete four foundations from Ace to King in the same suit. Use Undo when you want to rethink a move, or Restart to try the same deal again. Smooth card movements and placement sounds during Auto Complete make the finish feel satisfying. Every game earns coins. Get card backs, JQK art, tables and win effects in the shop, then mix them in Dress Up to make the board your own. Every 10 games, the exploration of your chosen place ends and you always find an item. There are 24 secrets you can only find by exploring. Every new game starts with a deal verified to have a solution from its initial layout. Includes 100 deals; more are generated, verified and replenished on your device while you play. Depending on your choices, Undo or Restart may be needed. Free, with ads. Gameplay works offline from your first launch. Ads use an internet connection. For iPhone and iPad. Supports 10 languages: Japanese, English, Spanish, Brazilian Portuguese, French, German, Russian, Korean, Simplified Chinese and Traditional Chinese. Choose a language in Settings. Games in progress are not saved.

About

Basic Solitaire (Klondike)

Enjoy the classic card game of patience on your iPhone. This app offers a straightforward and accessible Solitaire experience, perfect for casual play and passing the time. It includes helpful guidance for new players and supports multiple input methods.

Highlights
  • Classic Solitaire gameplay
  • Simple rules for all players
  • Touch and drag card movement
  • GameCenter leaderboards
  • Offline play support
  • Help and tutorials included
Features
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Now you can play the card game everyone loves to play in their free time on your iPhone! Play the popular game of patience included in Microsoft's Windows, Solitaire wherever you are! No over-the-top features allow you to play at your leisure. Even for first-time players, there is help included and the rules are simple so anyone can play! Move the cards by either touching and tapping, or dragging! Compatible with all iDevices: iPhone, iPod Touch, and, of course, iPad! Compare your clear time with people around the world using Gamecenter's score system! Great for those who: ・ love games of patience such as Solitaire, Klondike, FreeCell, Spider Solitaire ・ are looking to kill some time between bus and train rides on the way to and from work or school ・ enjoy a good puzzle ・ are interested in other card games, such as Poker, Blackjack, and the Japanese Daifugo ・ enjoy other board games such as Reversi, Othello, Crosswords, Chess, and the Japanese Shogi and Go No need to register your email address! This app is a free download.

Screenshots

Solitaire / Klondike4 screens
Basic Solitaire (Klondike)3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Basic Solitaire (Klondike) at 61% against Solitaire / Klondike's 0%. Basic Solitaire (Klondike) also leads on rating (4.0 vs 3.3) and ads (none vs shown). Solitaire / Klondike's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 3 weeks). On price and device support 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. Basic Solitaire (Klondike) sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Solitaire / Klondike asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Basic Solitaire (Klondike) holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Solitaire / Klondike has 39 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Solitaire / Klondike's written reviews are positive against 61% of Basic Solitaire (Klondike)'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Solitaire / Klondike ships an update every 4 days, Basic Solitaire (Klondike) every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
Solitaire / Klondike versus Basic Solitaire (Klondike): the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSolitaire / KlondikeBasic Solitaire (Klondike)
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.3 (39 ratings)4.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews60.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings39 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.08.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size26 MB186 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperYuki HondaNobollel Inc.

Customer experience

Solitaire / Klondike

All ratings39 ratings
Positive43.6%
Neutral33.3%
Negative23.1%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative50.0%

Basic Solitaire (Klondike)

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews28 reviews
Positive60.7%
Neutral7.1%
Negative32.1%

In-app purchases

None

Solitaire / Klondike

No in-app purchases

6 purchases

Basic Solitaire (Klondike)

One-time6
  • オール×5$0.99
  • コイン×9$0.99
  • サーチ×5$0.99
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  • ムーブ×5$0.99
  • コイン×50$3.99
  • コイン×110$7.99

Questions

Is Solitaire / Klondike free?
Solitaire / Klondike is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Basic Solitaire (Klondike) free?
Basic Solitaire (Klondike) is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Solitaire / Klondike or Basic Solitaire (Klondike)?
Basic Solitaire (Klondike) is rated higher. Solitaire / Klondike averages 3.3 out of 5 from 39 ratings, while Basic Solitaire (Klondike) averages 4.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Solitaire / Klondike or Basic Solitaire (Klondike) have ads?
Solitaire / Klondike shows ads; Basic Solitaire (Klondike) does not.
Which is updated more often, Solitaire / Klondike or Basic Solitaire (Klondike)?
Solitaire / Klondike ships an update every 4 days, and Basic Solitaire (Klondike) every 3 weeks. Most recently, Solitaire / Klondike was updated on October 24, 2026 and Basic Solitaire (Klondike) on October 24, 2026.

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