# Brain Games vs Solitaire

The clearest difference is update cadence: Solitaire at every 2 weeks against Brain Games's every 5 months. Solitaire also leads on monetization model (ad-supported vs free with in-app purchases) and ratings volume (38K vs 8.5K). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Brain Games sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and Solitaire sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Brain Games against 4.7 for Solitaire. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 8.5K and 38K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 91% of Brain Games's written reviews are positive against 88% of Solitaire's.

Brain Games ships an update every 5 months, Solitaire every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Brain Games | Solitaire |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (8.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brain-games-words-and-numbers/id829521602/reviews)** | [4.7 (38K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/solitaire-brain-training/id1581750845/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 8.5K | **38K** |
| Positive reviews | **91.4% of reviews** | 88.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 17 MB | 171 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Fresh Logo SRL](https://appshunter.io/developer/399592524) | [Conifer Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1581751117) |

## What reviewers say

### Brain Games

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brain-games-words-and-numbers/id829521602)

Engage in word and number puzzles to sharpen your cognitive skills. Spell words by swiping letter tiles and solve number sequences by adding tiles to match targets. Earn in-game currency to unlock helpful clues and track your progress.

**Highlights:** Word puzzles by swiping letter tiles, Number puzzles by adding tiles to match targets, Earn NeuroStars for completing challenges, Unlock clues with earned currency, In-app dictionary for found words, GameCenter leaderboards and achievements, iCloud sync for progress

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pack 5 Clues / Brain Game | $1.99 | one-time |
| Pack 20 Clues / Brain Game | $2.99 | one-time |
| Pack 50 Clues / Brain Game | $3.99 | one-time |
| 100 Clues / Brain Game | $5.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and challenging game
- 💡 Helps improve vocabulary and brain function
- 👍 Relaxing and addictive
- 👍 Great for all ages
- 👍 Keeps the mind active

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Some legitimate words not accepted
- 🐛 Repetitive puzzles
- 🔋 Ads can be disruptive
- 🐛 Clues not always helpful

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezing or crashing
- Progress not saving correctly
- Ads in different languages not closable

**Requested features**

- Allow longer words (more than 7 letters)
- Sync progress across devices
- More game modes and difficulty levels
- Ability to review previously found words


### Solitaire

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/solitaire-brain-training/id1581750845)

Experience the classic Klondike Solitaire card game for free. This app offers a relaxing way to train your brain with beautiful graphics and offline play. Enjoy daily challenges and user-friendly features designed for a comfortable gameplay experience.

**Highlights:** Classic Klondike Solitaire, Draw 1 & Draw 3 modes, Standard or Vegas scoring, Daily Challenges, Offline Play, Left-handed support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1-month No ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| 3-month No ads | $4.99 | one-time |
| 1-Year No ads | $9.99 | one-time |
| Permanent | $12.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Enjoyable game
- 🧠 Good for brain training
- 🕰️ Fast games
- 🎨 Great graphics and backgrounds
- 🤗 Relaxing and low-stress

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🙄 Frequent ads after each game
- 🤖 Repetitive prompts to upgrade or watch other games
- 🕰️ Feels rushed at times, not enough time to find moves
- 🤔 Inconsistent or inaccurate game statistics

**Reported bugs**

- Repeated dealing of the same easy hand
- Issues with card movement/responsiveness

**Requested features**

- Ability to move cards between rows at the bottom
- Option to play in landscape mode
- Improved ad frequency (e.g. every other game)
- Maintain high score history beyond 700 points


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Brain Games free?

Brain Games is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Solitaire free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Brain Games or Solitaire?

Brain Games is rated higher. Brain Games averages 4.7 out of 5 from 8.5K ratings, while Solitaire averages 4.7 from 38K ratings.

### Do Brain Games or Solitaire have ads?

Both Brain Games and Solitaire show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Brain Games or Solitaire?

Brain Games ships an update every 5 months, and Solitaire every 2 weeks. Most recently, Brain Games was updated on November 1, 2026 and Solitaire on November 5, 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.*