Simple Spider vs Spider Solitaire
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Simple Spider
Experience a classic card game with intuitive touch controls for moving and drawing cards. Offers multiple game modes and sound options for a customizable solo play experience. Compete with others through Gamecenter integration.
- Touch and drag card movement
- Draw cards by touching stacks
- Undo functionality
- Sound ON/OFF toggle
- Three game modes (1, 2, 4 suits)
- Gamecenter integration
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Spider Solitaire app. You can select card by touch, and can move card by moving the finger as it is. Also, by touching stack of cards, you draw a card. In addition, there are following features in this app. Undo Sound ON/OFF Three game modes (1suit, 2suits, 4suits) Gamecenter
Spider Solitaire
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Spider Solitaire: Soviet Cards — the classic Spider solitaire and a separate Spiderette mode in warm vintage styling. The game combines familiar solitaire mechanics with the atmosphere of the Soviet era: unique Soviet decks with retro illustrations in the style of period printing, simple controls and a convenient interface for PC, phone and tablet. It suits fans of relaxed logic and strategy as well as anyone who needs a quick distraction for a few minutes. Key features • Soviet aesthetics: a collection of unique card sets with retro illustrations and a themed color palette. • Multiple difficulty levels: Easy — 1 suit, Medium — 2 suits, Hard — 4 suits. • Spiderette mode: a separate game variant with 7 piles (staggered/kerchief layout) played with 52 cards. • Comfortable controls and optimization for all screens: PC, tablet, smartphone. • One‑hand play: interface and controls adapted for holding your phone in one hand. • Hints and undo moves to help you learn and correct mistakes. • Offline mode — play without an internet connection. • Statistics and records — track your best streaks and progress. How to play (brief) The goal is to assemble all sequences from King to Ace of a single suit and move them to the Home; the number of completed sequences depends on the selected mode (Spider/Spiderette). Quick rules • Move cards between piles, arranging them in descending order from top to bottom: King, Queen, Jack … 2, Ace. Sequences of the same suit can be moved as a unit. • Classic Spider uses 104 cards and the standard 10‑pile layout. • In Spiderette mode, the game uses 52 cards and a 7‑pile staggered/kerchief layout; the starting layout and deck size differ, but movement rules are the same. • When no moves are available or you want to add more cards, click the undealt deck — one face‑up card will be dealt to each pile. • Use Hints and Undo to learn and correct mistakes. Why play • Warm retro atmosphere and stylish Soviet illustrations. • Great for short breaks, training logic and strategic thinking. • Suitable for beginners (1‑suit mode) and for players seeking a serious challenge (4‑suit mode). • Play offline and one‑handed on your phone.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Spider Solitaire at monthly against Simple Spider's every 16 months. 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Simple Spider ships an update every 16 months, Spider Solitaire monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Simple Spider | Spider Solitaire |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.7 (7 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 7 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 16 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 15 MB | 77 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Kazunari Hiyoshi | Peter Sokolov |
In-app purchases
Simple Spider
No in-app purchases
Spider Solitaire
No in-app purchases
Questions
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