Comparison

Simple vs Calc Ninja

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

Head to head
About

Simple

Enjoy a classic card game experience with this simple and pleasant application. Designed for quick play during commutes or while waiting, it offers intuitive controls and the ability to undo moves. The goal is to arrange all cards in descending order by suit.

Highlights
  • Simple and pleasant interface
  • One-tap card movement
  • Undo any move
  • Ideal for short play sessions
  • Classic Spider Solitaire gameplay
Features
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Looking for a quick brain workout during your commute or downtime? Enjoy the ultimate Spider Solitaire experience, perfectly optimized for one-handed, comfortable play. With intuitive tap-to-move controls and an unlimited Undo feature, your gaming is completely stress-free! How to Play: Spider Solitaire is a classic card game played with two decks (104 cards). Arrange cards of the same suit in descending order from King to Ace to clear them from the board. Clear all 8 sequences to win! Ready for a challenge? Test your skills with 1-Suit (Easy), 2-Suit (Medium), or 4-Suit (Hard) modes. You can stack cards of different suits temporarily, but only sequences of the matching suit can be moved together. Pro Strategy Tips: - Use the Undo button frequently to explore different paths and flip hidden cards. - Create empty columns as fast as possible! The more open space you have, the more freedom you’ll have to maneuver cards and sweep the board.

About

Calc Ninja

Features
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Calc Ninja is a mental-math battle puzzle. Fill the blanks in each equation to strike down the oni! How to play 1. Each battle shows an equation with blank tiles, e.g. ( □ + □ ) × □ = 18. 2. Tap number tiles to fill the blanks so the equation is true. 3. A correct answer strikes the demon; a wrong answer or running out of time lets it strike you. Content - 30 scrolls across 6 ninja ranks (Shoden to Gokui) - 16 unique oni bosses with a demon gallery - Operators and parentheses stay fixed. You only place the numbers, so it is pure mental math. Great for - Adults who want daily brain training - Anyone who likes number puzzles and quick arithmetic - Fans of a Japanese ninja-and-oni theme Free to play. No account required. * This app is a work of fiction. Characters and story are not based on real people or events.

Screenshots

Simple3 screens
Calc Ninja3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Calc Ninja at monthly against Simple's every 5 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Simple ships an update every 5 months, Calc Ninja monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Simple versus Calc Ninja: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSimpleCalc Ninja
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (49 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews46.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings49 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsMonthly — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.6 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size29 MB118 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperKENTA OKAMURAkotaro yamada

In-app purchases

None

Simple

No in-app purchases

None

Calc Ninja

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Simple free?
Simple is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Calc Ninja free?
Calc Ninja is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Simple or Calc Ninja have ads?
Both Simple and Calc Ninja show ads.
Which is updated more often, Simple or Calc Ninja?
Simple ships an update every 5 months, and Calc Ninja monthly. Most recently, Simple was updated on November 6, 2026 and Calc Ninja on October 31, 2026.

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