Comparison

Classic FreeCell vs Classic FreeCell (Solitaire)

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

Head to head
About

Classic FreeCell

Enjoy a variety of classic solitaire card games in one application. Features include FreeCell, Spider, Klondike, TriPeaks, Pyramid, and Golf, with options for different game modes and scoring types. Play with customizable themes, auto-hints, and progress saving.

Highlights
  • Multiple solitaire game types
  • Customizable themes and backgrounds
  • Auto hint for possible moves
  • Auto save game progress
  • Unlimited undo
  • Rich statistics and leaderboards
Features
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Play classic solitaire games in one app! Including FreeCell, Spider, Klondike, TriPeaks, Pyramid and Golf. Solitaire games are loved by players all over the world because of its simple rules. FreeCell: Clear cards from table by building suits from Ace to King in each Foundation piles, use the free cells to store any single card temporarily. Random deal and Classic deal Play the specified numbered deal Klondike: Clear cards from table by building suits from Ace to King in the Foundation piles. Draw 1 or 3 cards 3 scoring type: Standard, Las Vegas, Cumulative Vegas Spider: Clear all 8 suits from table by build suits from King to Ace. 3 game difficulties: 1 suit, 2 suits, 4 suits TriPeaks: clear the board by tapping face-up cards that are either one above or one below the top card in the waste pile. Pyramid: clear the board by tapping any two cards that add up to 13. King can be cleared individually Golf: clear the board by tapping face-up cards that are either one above or one below the top card in the waste pile. You can put any card on the golf card. Highlighted Features in this app: fast loading, seamlessly switch games Play in landscape and portrait 2 layout styles in landscape auto hint for possible moves Auto save game progress Various themes Customizable background using your own photo Cool animations Rich statistics FreeCell supports input game number Auto move card to foundation piles Auto complete game if possible Unlimited undo Leaderboards for each game mode

About

Classic FreeCell (Solitaire)

Experience classic FreeCell solitaire with a nostalgic feel, replicating the look and gameplay of older desktop versions. Enjoy features like super moves, automated dealing, and unlimited undos for a smooth and familiar card-playing experience.

Highlights
  • Super moves for card stacks
  • Automated dealing
  • Timed and untimed gameplay
  • Unlimited turn undo's
  • Double tap to move cards
  • Jumping victory cards
  • Play game by number
  • Multiple card styles
Features
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This is FreeCell built to feel exactly like the classic desktop version: same scoring, same graphics, same king image. If you spent hours on it at work or at home, this is the one. You won't find coins, loot boxes or push notifications here asking you to come back. Features: - Super moves for card stacks - Automated dealing - Timed and untimed gameplay - Unlimited undo - Double-tap to move a card to a free cell - Victory animation when you win - Play any game by number - Three card styles: retro, modern and fancy

Screenshots

Classic FreeCell4 screens
Classic FreeCell (Solitaire)3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Classic FreeCell at 4.7 against Classic FreeCell (Solitaire)'s 2.5. Classic FreeCell also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 13 months) and review sentiment (45% vs 20%). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Classic FreeCell sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Classic FreeCell (Solitaire) sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Classic FreeCell holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Classic FreeCell has 1.5K ratings behind it against 38, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 45% of Classic FreeCell's written reviews are positive against 20% of Classic FreeCell (Solitaire)'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Classic FreeCell ships an update every 2 months, Classic FreeCell (Solitaire) every 13 months. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Classic FreeCell versus Classic FreeCell (Solitaire): the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterClassic FreeCellClassic FreeCell (Solitaire)
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (1.5K ratings) — better2.5 (38 ratings)
Positive reviews44.7% of reviews — better20.3% of reviews
Number of ratings1.5K — better38
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 13 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size61 MB12 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer毅 郑Oleksii Harbuzenko

Customer experience

Classic FreeCell

All ratings1,529 ratings
Positive92.2%
Neutral5.2%
Negative2.6%
Written reviews38 reviews
Positive44.7%
Neutral13.2%
Negative42.1%

Classic FreeCell (Solitaire)

All ratings38 ratings
Positive36.8%
Neutral2.6%
Negative60.5%
Written reviews64 reviews
Positive20.3%
Neutral9.4%
Negative70.3%

Bugs and requests

Classic FreeCell

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Cards freezing and unable to move
  • Hint feature not working as expected
  • Game crashing after winning

Requested features

3 requests
  • Daily challenge mode
  • Option to disable auto-complete
  • Ability to pay for ad-free experience

Classic FreeCell (Solitaire)

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Classic FreeCell

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$12.99
2 purchases

Classic FreeCell (Solitaire)

One-time2
  • HD Cards$0.99
  • Mobile Cards$0.99

Questions

Is Classic FreeCell free?
Classic FreeCell is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Classic FreeCell (Solitaire) free?
Classic FreeCell (Solitaire) is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Classic FreeCell or Classic FreeCell (Solitaire)?
Classic FreeCell is rated higher. Classic FreeCell averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1.5K ratings, while Classic FreeCell (Solitaire) averages 2.5 from 38 ratings.
Do Classic FreeCell or Classic FreeCell (Solitaire) have ads?
Both Classic FreeCell and Classic FreeCell (Solitaire) show ads.
Which is updated more often, Classic FreeCell or Classic FreeCell (Solitaire)?
Classic FreeCell ships an update every 2 months, and Classic FreeCell (Solitaire) every 13 months. Most recently, Classic FreeCell was updated on October 26, 2026 and Classic FreeCell (Solitaire) on October 23, 2026.

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