Comparison

Classic FreeCell Solitaire vs Dr. FreeCell

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

Head to head
About

Classic FreeCell Solitaire

A classic card game where the objective is to move all cards to four foundation piles, sorted by suit from Ace to King. Utilize four free cells to temporarily store cards and strategically build sequences to complete the game.

Highlights
  • Move all cards to foundations
  • Utilize four free cells
  • Build sequences by rank and color
  • Classic solitaire gameplay
  • Single-player card game
Features
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FreeCell Solitaire is a classic solitaire game. The goal in this game is to move all cards to 4 foundations by suit from A to K. 4 free cells are located at the top left corner of the screen, while the 4 foundations are located at the top right corner. A card can always be moved onto a card that is one higher in rank and in a different color.You can move multiple cards together if they are ordered. You can move any cards onto a free cell if it's empty. You can move a card onto a foundation if it's in the same suit and one higher than the foundation's top card.

About

Dr. FreeCell

Experience a classic solitaire card game with a unique twist. This version offers a challenging yet solvable experience, perfect for card game enthusiasts. Enjoy a straightforward and engaging gameplay loop.

Highlights
  • Classic FreeCell gameplay
  • Solvable hands
  • Standard 52-card deck
  • Engaging card game experience
  • Simple interface
Features
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FreeCell is a solitaire-based card game played with a 52-card standard deck. It is fundamentally different from most solitaire games in that very few hands are unsolvable. Although software implementations vary, most versions label the hands with a number (derived from the random number seed used to generate the hand). SUD Inc.

Screenshots

Classic FreeCell Solitaire3 screens
Dr. FreeCell2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Dr. FreeCell at 100% against Classic FreeCell Solitaire's 50%. Dr. FreeCell also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.0). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Dr. FreeCell holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of Classic FreeCell Solitaire's written reviews are positive against 100% of Dr. FreeCell's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Classic FreeCell Solitaire ships an update every 4 months, Dr. FreeCell every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Classic FreeCell Solitaire versus Dr. FreeCell: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterClassic FreeCell SolitaireDr. FreeCell
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings11
Update frequencyEvery 4 months — betterEvery 5 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supportedAd-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better12.0
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB17 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKevin WhiteSUD Inc.

Customer experience

Classic FreeCell Solitaire

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral100.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative0.0%

Dr. FreeCell

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Classic FreeCell Solitaire

No in-app purchases

None

Dr. FreeCell

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Classic FreeCell Solitaire free?
Classic FreeCell Solitaire is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Dr. FreeCell free?
Dr. FreeCell is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Classic FreeCell Solitaire or Dr. FreeCell?
Dr. FreeCell is rated higher. Classic FreeCell Solitaire averages 3.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Dr. FreeCell averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Classic FreeCell Solitaire or Dr. FreeCell have ads?
Both Classic FreeCell Solitaire and Dr. FreeCell show ads.
Which is updated more often, Classic FreeCell Solitaire or Dr. FreeCell?
Classic FreeCell Solitaire ships an update every 4 months, and Dr. FreeCell every 5 months. Most recently, Classic FreeCell Solitaire was updated on October 23, 2026 and Dr. FreeCell on October 26, 2026.

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