Comparison

Basic Solitaire (Klondike) vs Solitaire by Staple Games

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

Head to head
About

Basic Solitaire (Klondike)

Enjoy the classic card game of patience on your iPhone. This app offers a straightforward and accessible Solitaire experience, perfect for casual play and passing the time. It includes helpful guidance for new players and supports multiple input methods.

Highlights
  • Classic Solitaire gameplay
  • Simple rules for all players
  • Touch and drag card movement
  • GameCenter leaderboards
  • Offline play support
  • Help and tutorials included
Features
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Now you can play the card game everyone loves to play in their free time on your iPhone! Play the popular game of patience included in Microsoft's Windows, Solitaire wherever you are! No over-the-top features allow you to play at your leisure. Even for first-time players, there is help included and the rules are simple so anyone can play! Move the cards by either touching and tapping, or dragging! Compatible with all iDevices: iPhone, iPod Touch, and, of course, iPad! Compare your clear time with people around the world using Gamecenter's score system! Great for those who: ・ love games of patience such as Solitaire, Klondike, FreeCell, Spider Solitaire ・ are looking to kill some time between bus and train rides on the way to and from work or school ・ enjoy a good puzzle ・ are interested in other card games, such as Poker, Blackjack, and the Japanese Daifugo ・ enjoy other board games such as Reversi, Othello, Crosswords, Chess, and the Japanese Shogi and Go No need to register your email address! This app is a free download.

About

Solitaire by Staple Games

A classic card game designed to sharpen your mind with straightforward, intuitive gameplay. Enjoy a distraction-free experience with essential features for a timeless challenge.

Highlights
  • Draw 1 or 3 cards
  • Intuitive tap to play
  • Intelligent auto-complete
  • Right or left handed play
  • Auto-save progress
  • Unlimited undo
  • Dark Mode
Features
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Train your brain with a daily dose of Solitaire! Crafted by our small team with a passion for timeless classics, this is the straightforward, no-nonsense version of the card game you know and love – keeping you sharp without any unnecessary fluff or distractions. Simple and intuitive gameplay with a minimalistic design ensures nothing gets between you and the game. Exactly what you're looking for in a classic Solitaire app. Try it out! FEATURES: -Draw 1 card -Draw 3 cards -Easy to read cards -Intuitive tap to play -Intelligent auto-complete -Right or left handed play -Auto-save, so you never lose your progress -Unlimited undo -Statistics -Auto Helper -Dark Mode How to Win: Move all 52 cards up to the four foundations in sequential order, Ace to King, for each suit Klondike Rules: There are 7 Tableau columns with the last card of each face-up. Any face-up card can be moved onto another card on the Tableaus if it is in descending order of alternating colors, e.g. 8 of Hearts on a 9 of clubs or Jack of spades on Q of Diamonds. You can also move multiple cards at a time if they are already in descending order of alternating colors. In addition to using cards from the Tableaus, you can also play cards out of the Stock/Deck. You can choose (in settings) if you would like to pull 3 cards or 1 card at a time from the Stock. When a Tableau column is completely empty, the available space can be filled with a King. As they become available, cards from Ace to King can be moved from the Stock or the Tableaus to the Foundations. We are here to help: You will learn quickly, we promise! If you get stuck, tap on any card and the app will automatically make a valid move if one exists.

Screenshots

Basic Solitaire (Klondike)3 screens
Solitaire by Staple Games2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Solitaire by Staple Games at 4.8 against Basic Solitaire (Klondike)'s 4.0. Solitaire by Staple Games also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 6) and ratings volume (543K vs 1). Basic Solitaire (Klondike)'s advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). On price 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. Basic Solitaire (Klondike) sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Solitaire by Staple Games asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Solitaire by Staple Games holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Solitaire by Staple Games has 543K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 61% of Basic Solitaire (Klondike)'s written reviews are positive against 78% of Solitaire by Staple Games's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Basic Solitaire (Klondike) ships an update every 3 weeks, Solitaire by Staple Games every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
Basic Solitaire (Klondike) versus Solitaire by Staple Games: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBasic Solitaire (Klondike)Solitaire by Staple Games
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (1 ratings)4.8 (543K ratings) — better
Positive reviews60.7% of reviews77.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1543K — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Vision Pro — better
Requires iOS8.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size186 MB45 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNobollel Inc.Staple Games

Customer experience

Basic Solitaire (Klondike)

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews28 reviews
Positive60.7%
Neutral7.1%
Negative32.1%

Solitaire by Staple Games

All ratings542,912 ratings
Positive95.4%
Neutral3.3%
Negative1.3%
Written reviews989 reviews
Positive77.9%
Neutral6.5%
Negative15.7%

Bugs and requests

Basic Solitaire (Klondike)

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Solitaire by Staple Games

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Games sometimes unsolvable
  • Delayed card movement response

Requested features

3 requests
  • Option to adjust difficulty levels
  • Ability to track game statistics
  • Landscape mode for larger cards

In-app purchases

6 purchases

Basic Solitaire (Klondike)

One-time6
  • オール×5$0.99
  • コイン×9$0.99
  • サーチ×5$0.99
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  • ムーブ×5$0.99
  • コイン×50$3.99
  • コイン×110$7.99
None

Solitaire by Staple Games

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Basic Solitaire (Klondike) free?
Basic Solitaire (Klondike) is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Solitaire by Staple Games free?
Solitaire by Staple Games is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Basic Solitaire (Klondike) or Solitaire by Staple Games?
Solitaire by Staple Games is rated higher. Basic Solitaire (Klondike) averages 4.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Solitaire by Staple Games averages 4.8 from 543K ratings.
Do Basic Solitaire (Klondike) or Solitaire by Staple Games have ads?
Solitaire by Staple Games shows ads; Basic Solitaire (Klondike) does not.
Which is updated more often, Basic Solitaire (Klondike) or Solitaire by Staple Games?
Basic Solitaire (Klondike) ships an update every 3 weeks, and Solitaire by Staple Games every 2 months. Most recently, Basic Solitaire (Klondike) was updated on October 8, 2026 and Solitaire by Staple Games on October 15, 2026.

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