# Solitaire Spider ! vs Spider Solitaire ⋄

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Solitaire Spider ! at none against Spider Solitaire ⋄'s 1. Solitaire Spider ! also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.0). Spider Solitaire ⋄'s advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 7 months) and ratings volume (1.5K vs 240). On price, rating, review sentiment and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Spider Solitaire ⋄ sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Solitaire Spider ! asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Solitaire Spider ! against 4.6 for Spider Solitaire ⋄. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Spider Solitaire ⋄ has 1.5K ratings behind it against 240, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 89% of Solitaire Spider !'s written reviews are positive against 82% of Spider Solitaire ⋄'s.

Solitaire Spider ! ships an update every 7 months, Spider Solitaire ⋄ every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 15, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Solitaire Spider ! | Spider Solitaire ⋄ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (240 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/solitaire-spider/id741599026/reviews)** | [4.6 (1.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spider-solitaire/id1127784527/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 240 | **1.5K** |
| Positive reviews | **88.6% of reviews** | 82.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 21 MB | 178 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Sylvain Becker](https://appshunter.io/developer/574971507) | [Spider Solitaire](https://appshunter.io/developer/1127784526) |

## What reviewers say

### Solitaire Spider !

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/solitaire-spider/id741599026)

Experience a classic card game with this digital version of Spider Solitaire. The objective is to strategically remove all cards from the table by arranging them in descending order of the same suit. Enjoy a challenging and engaging puzzle experience.

**Highlights:** Spider Solitaire gameplay, Two-deck card game, Remove all cards from table, Move cards to empty columns, Stack cards of same suit, Automatic removal of complete suits

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great alternative to original solitaire
- 👍 Fun brain game for downtime
- 👍 Fast animation and intuitive gameplay
- 👍 Nice display and landscape orientation
- 👍 Good refresh for spider solitaire

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Controls the game, doesn't play it
- 🐛 Card faces could be larger
- 🐛 Cards in piles don't open automatically
- 🐛 Need to fill spaces to deal
- 🐛 App reduces volume of other apps

**Reported bugs**

- App controls the game
- App reduces volume of other audio apps
- Game goes offline frequently
- App locks up iPhone, requires reboot
- Screen alignment/size issues after iOS updates

**Requested features**

- Larger card faces
- Option to not have cards open automatically
- Ability to fill spaces to deal
- Hint system
- Fix for audio issue with other apps


### Spider Solitaire ⋄

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spider-solitaire/id1127784527)

Experience a classic card game with this popular solitaire version. Enjoy customizable decks, multiple difficulty levels, and intelligent assistance for a smooth and engaging gameplay experience on your mobile device.

**Highlights:** Customizable cards and boards, Three difficulty settings, Portrait or landscape mode, Automatic turn saving, Unlimited cancellations, Intelligent help

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium pack | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Enjoyable game
- 👍 Challenging and engaging
- 👍 Good for passing time
- 👍 Customizable design options
- 🚀 Smooth gameplay

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy/glitchy behavior
- 💰 Too many ads/intrusive advertising
- 🔒 Lack of control over card placement
- 🔒 Unnecessary gameplay limitations

**Reported bugs**

- Freezing/crashing after completing games
- Issues with date/progress tracking
- Cards getting stuck and unresponsive

**Requested features**

- Ability to change difficulty levels
- Option to disable auto-solve feature
- More card design/theme options
- Improved undo functionality


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Solitaire Spider ! free?

Solitaire Spider ! is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Spider Solitaire ⋄ free?

Spider Solitaire ⋄ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Solitaire Spider ! or Spider Solitaire ⋄?

Solitaire Spider ! is rated higher. Solitaire Spider ! averages 4.7 out of 5 from 240 ratings, while Spider Solitaire ⋄ averages 4.6 from 1.5K ratings.

### Do Solitaire Spider ! or Spider Solitaire ⋄ have ads?

Spider Solitaire ⋄ shows ads; Solitaire Spider ! does not.

### Which is updated more often, Solitaire Spider ! or Spider Solitaire ⋄?

Solitaire Spider ! ships an update every 7 months, and Spider Solitaire ⋄ every 2 months. Most recently, Solitaire Spider ! was updated on October 15, 2026 and Spider Solitaire ⋄ on October 15, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*