Comparison

FreeCell vs Simple

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — 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. • Clear white pixel cards on a deep green board • Elapsed time and move count • Sound settings and in-app language selection • 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

Simple

Enjoy a classic card game experience on your smartphone. Move cards with a single tap and strategically place them in home cells. Undo moves anytime to correct mistakes and pass the time comfortably.

Highlights
  • One-tap card movement
  • Undo functionality
  • Classic FreeCell gameplay
  • Comfortable play design
  • Ideal for short breaks
Features
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A simple and smooth FreeCell Solitaire game optimized for smartphones! Enjoy a classic card game whenever you have a few minutes to spare. FreeCell is perfect for a quick break, a commute, or a little brain training. Designed for easy touchscreen play, cards can be moved with a simple tap and their destination will be selected automatically. Made a mistake? Just use the Undo feature and try again. Score tracking is also supported. How to Play: FreeCell is a classic solitaire card game where the goal is to move all cards to the four Foundation piles in the upper-right corner, building each suit from Ace to King. On the tableau, cards can be stacked in descending order while alternating between red and black. The four Free Cells in the upper-left corner can temporarily hold any single card, giving you extra space to rearrange the tableau. Cards are normally moved one at a time, but by making good use of empty Free Cells and other available spaces, you can move sequences of cards more efficiently. Tips: * Try to keep your Free Cells open whenever possible. More free space gives you more options. * Move Aces and other low cards to the Foundations when it is safe to do so. * Use Undo to experiment with different moves and find your way to victory.

Screenshots

FreeCell4 screens
Simple3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Simple at 71% against FreeCell's 0%. FreeCell's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 7 months) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FreeCell ships an update every 3 days, Simple every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
FreeCell versus Simple: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFreeCellSimple
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.8 (63 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews70.6% of reviews — better
Number of ratings—63 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterEvery 7 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterAd-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB16 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperYuki HondaKENTA OKAMURA

Customer experience

FreeCell

Written reviews3 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Simple

All ratings63 ratings
Positive96.8%
Neutral1.6%
Negative1.6%
Written reviews17 reviews
Positive70.6%
Neutral17.6%
Negative11.8%

In-app purchases

None

FreeCell

No in-app purchases

None

Simple

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is FreeCell free?
FreeCell is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Simple free?
Simple is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do FreeCell or Simple have ads?
Both FreeCell and Simple show ads.
Which is updated more often, FreeCell or Simple?
FreeCell ships an update every 3 days, and Simple every 7 months. Most recently, FreeCell was updated on October 17, 2026 and Simple on October 4, 2026.

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