Comparison

Basic Solitaire (Klondike) vs Klondike Solitaire

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

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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

Klondike Solitaire

Experience classic Klondike Solitaire with a user-friendly interface, large cards, and calming themes. This app offers daily challenges, achievements, and detailed statistics to sharpen your mind. Play offline anywhere, anytime, with helpful hints and boosters.

Highlights
  • Relaxing gameplay with large, easy-to-read cards
  • Multiple themes and calming music
  • Daily challenges and over 50 achievements
  • Offline play without Wi-Fi
  • Unlimited hints and undos
  • Personalizable card backs and backgrounds
Features
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Classic Solitaire, Thoughtfully Reimagined Rediscover the timeless joy of a true patience card game, designed with comfort, clarity and personalisation at its core. This is more than a traditional cardgame solitaire. It is a carefully crafted experience that feels familiar, relaxing and truly your own. To complete this Solitaire card puzzle, move all cards across the four suits to the Foundations. The game uses a single deck of 52 cards, staying true to the classic experience you know and love. Cards must be arranged by suit in ascending order, from Ace through to King. Within the playing area, you can move cards between columns, building sequences in descending order while alternating between red and black suits. For example, a black 10 can only be placed on a red 9. Empty columns can only be filled with a King, and entire stacks can be moved together, adding depth and strategy to every move. Designed for Comfort Enjoy larger, easy-to-read cards that reduce strain and make every move effortless. A clean layout and gentle visuals create a calm and distraction-free experience. Effortless Gameplay With simple single-tap controls, you can move cards instantly without dragging, making gameplay smooth and intuitive. Make It Personal Customise your experience to make each game your own: • Use personal photos for card backs or backgrounds • Choose from a range of elegant themes • Personalise card fronts and designs This Solitaire card game is an engaging experience from the Classic Solitaire collection, inspired by a wide range of popular solitaire games such as Cube, FreeCell, Spider, TriPeaks, Pyramid, Golf, Mahjong and Yukon. Classic Solitaire never loses its appeal. It remains one of the most enjoyable ways to relax and pass the time. Play anytime, anywhere, and enjoy a calming patience card game that rewards focus and consistency. If you appreciate a well-crafted cardgame solitaire, you will find this experience both familiar and deeply satisfying. Whether you enjoy Spider Solitaire, FreeCell, or a traditional patience card game, this cardgame solitaire is designed to feel comfortable, personal and one of a kind. Perfect for quiet moments, daily routines or simply unwinding at your own pace. Privacy Policy : https://felicitygames.com/privacy Contact Us : support@felicitygames.com

Screenshots

Basic Solitaire (Klondike)3 screens
Klondike Solitaire4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Klondike Solitaire at 4.9 against Basic Solitaire (Klondike)'s 4.0. Klondike Solitaire also leads on ratings volume (26K vs 1). Basic Solitaire (Klondike)'s advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.0). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and in-app purchases 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 and Klondike Solitaire sells 25 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Klondike Solitaire holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Klondike Solitaire has 26K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 61% of Basic Solitaire (Klondike)'s written reviews are positive against 59% of Klondike Solitaire's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Basic Solitaire (Klondike) ships an update every 3 weeks, Klondike Solitaire fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Basic Solitaire (Klondike) versus Klondike Solitaire: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBasic Solitaire (Klondike)Klondike Solitaire
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (1 ratings)4.9 (26K ratings) — better
Positive reviews60.7% of reviews — better58.8% of reviews
Number of ratings126K — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksFortnightly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS8.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size186 MB374 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperNobollel Inc.Felicity Games

Customer experience

Basic Solitaire (Klondike)

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

Klondike Solitaire

All ratings25,709 ratings
Positive97.9%
Neutral0.7%
Negative1.3%
Written reviews291 reviews
Positive58.8%
Neutral7.6%
Negative33.7%

Bugs and requests

Basic Solitaire (Klondike)

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Klondike Solitaire

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • App gets stuck on ads
  • Crashes and freezes

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
25 purchases

Klondike Solitaire

Subscriptions4
  • Remove Ads for 7 Days$1.997 Days
  • VIP Subscription Weekly$4.997 Days
  • VIP Subscription Monthly$9.991 Month
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  • VIP Subscription Yearly$99.001 Year
One-time21
  • Joker Pack 5$0.49
  • Coin Pack 200$0.99
  • Joker Pack 10$0.99
Show 18 more
  • Wand Pack 10$0.99
  • Spin The Wheel$1.00
  • Wand Pack 25$1.99
  • Remove Ads for 7 Days$1.99
  • Solitaire Supreme Pack$1.99
  • Joker Pack 25$1.99
  • Starter Bundle$1.99
  • Wand Pack 100$2.49
  • Beginner’s Pack - 2x value$2.49
  • Coin Pack 1100$2.99
  • Joker Pack 50$2.99
  • Wand Pack 50$2.99
  • King's Treasure$3.49
  • Booster Bonanza$3.99
  • Remove Ads$3.99
  • Joker Pack 200$4.49
  • Coin Pack 4500$4.99
  • Premium Player Pack$6.99

Questions

Is Basic Solitaire (Klondike) free?
Basic Solitaire (Klondike) is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Klondike Solitaire free?
Klondike Solitaire is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Basic Solitaire (Klondike) or Klondike Solitaire?
Klondike Solitaire is rated higher. Basic Solitaire (Klondike) averages 4.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Klondike Solitaire averages 4.9 from 26K ratings.
Do Basic Solitaire (Klondike) or Klondike Solitaire have ads?
Klondike Solitaire shows ads; Basic Solitaire (Klondike) does not.
Which is updated more often, Basic Solitaire (Klondike) or Klondike Solitaire?
Basic Solitaire (Klondike) ships an update every 3 weeks, and Klondike Solitaire fortnightly. Most recently, Basic Solitaire (Klondike) was updated on October 13, 2026 and Klondike Solitaire on October 22, 2026.

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