Comparison

FreeCell vs FreeCell(PlayingCards)

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

Head to head
About

FreeCell

Enjoy classic card games with this digital collection. Play Solitaire and FreeCell in a straightforward, ad-free experience. Perfect for quick sessions or extended play.

Highlights
  • Solitaire gameplay
  • FreeCell gameplay
  • Ad-free experience
  • Simple interface
  • Offline play
Features
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Use four free cells to move all 52 cards to four home cells in this classic single-player card game. Build eight tableau columns in descending order, alternating red and black. Build each home cell from Ace to King in the same suit. Each free cell holds one card. Move up to the number of empty free cells plus one card as a sequence; empty tableau columns do not multiply that limit. You can move the top card back from a home cell. Tap or drag to move cards. Use Undo to rethink a move or Restart to try the same deal again. New Game randomly shuffles all 52 cards. Completion is not guaranteed for every deal. โ€ข Clear white pixel cards on a deep green board โ€ข Elapsed time and move count โ€ข Sound settings and in-app language selection โ€ข For iPhone and iPad Free, with ads. Gameplay works offline. Advertising and Game Center leaderboards need an internet connection. Game Center sign-in is optional; compare completion times and move counts if you wish. Supports Japanese, English, Spanish, Brazilian Portuguese, French, German, Russian, Korean, Simplified Chinese and Traditional Chinese. Sound and language preferences and review-request history and eligibility are stored on your device. Games in progress are not saved.

About

FreeCell(PlayingCards)

Features
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FreeCell is one of the Soliteia for Playing Cards.

Screenshots

FreeCell4 screens
FreeCell(PlayingCards)2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: FreeCell(PlayingCards) at none against FreeCell's shown. FreeCell(PlayingCards) also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). FreeCell's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 38 months). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FreeCell ships an update every 3 days, FreeCell(PlayingCards) every 38 months. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences ยท 5 level
FreeCell versus FreeCell(PlayingCards): the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFreeCellFreeCell(PlayingCards)
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews0.0% of reviewsโ€”
Update frequencyEvery 3 days โ€” betterEvery 38 months
AdsYesNo โ€” better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeโ€”
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.012.0 โ€” better
Further details โ€” not scored
Size7 MB45 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperYuki HondaSyuhei Higashizono

In-app purchases

None

FreeCell

No in-app purchases

None

FreeCell(PlayingCards)

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is FreeCell free?
FreeCell is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is FreeCell(PlayingCards) free?
FreeCell(PlayingCards) is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do FreeCell or FreeCell(PlayingCards) have ads?
FreeCell shows ads; FreeCell(PlayingCards) does not.
Which is updated more often, FreeCell or FreeCell(PlayingCards)?
FreeCell ships an update every 3 days, and FreeCell(PlayingCards) every 38 months. Most recently, FreeCell was updated on October 17, 2026 and FreeCell(PlayingCards) on October 5, 2026.

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