# Solitaire Spider ! vs Spider Solitaire

Solitaire Spider ! and Spider Solitaire both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 89% of Solitaire Spider !'s written reviews are positive against 37% of Spider Solitaire's. Solitaire Spider ! also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). Spider Solitaire's advantage is ratings volume (40K vs 247) and chart position (#126 vs unranked). On price, rating, update cadence 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 4.5 for Spider Solitaire. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Spider Solitaire has 40K ratings behind it against 247, 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 37% of Spider Solitaire's.

Solitaire Spider ! ships an update every 7 months, Spider Solitaire every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Solitaire Spider ! | Spider Solitaire |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (247 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/solitaire-spider/id741599026/reviews)** | [4.5 (40K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spider-solitaire-card-games/id1619320898/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 247 | **40K** |
| Positive reviews | **88.6% of reviews** | 37.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | **Every 5 months** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#126** |
| Size | 21 MB | 239 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Sylvain Becker](https://appshunter.io/developer/574971507) | [Easybrain Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1190815537) |

## 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-card-games/id1619320898)

**Currently charting:** #126 Top Free · Card, #164 Top Free · Board (US App Store)

Experience the classic card game with a modern twist. Challenge your mind with adjustable difficulty, progress through stages, and enjoy unique seasonal events and daily challenges. Customize your game with various themes and utilize helpful hints and undos for a smooth, engaging experience.

**Highlights:** Classic gameplay with adjustable difficulty (1, 2, or 4 suits), Progressive stages and high score tracking, Seasonal events with collectible postcards, Daily challenges for monthly trophies, Customizable card and background themes, Smart hints and undo options, Left-hand mode

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Spider Solitaire No Ads | $14.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Relaxing gameplay
- 🚀 Smooth performance
- 💡 Customizable features

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Excessive ads
- 🐛 Cards getting stuck behind UI
- 🔍 Small card size
- 🔁 Game ending too abruptly

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezing due to ads
- Unsolvable game deals
- Cards getting stuck behind UI elements

**Requested features**

- Dark mode option
- Ability to undo last move after game ends
- Larger card size
- Landscape mode


## 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 247 ratings, while Spider Solitaire averages 4.5 from 40K 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 5 months. Most recently, Solitaire Spider ! was updated on November 11, 2026 and Spider Solitaire on November 12, 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.*