# Pair Solitaire vs Match Solitaire™

The clearest difference is ads: Pair Solitaire at none against Match Solitaire™'s shown. Pair Solitaire also leads on iOS requirement (6.0 vs 12.2). Match Solitaire™'s advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs monthly) and ratings volume (2.2K vs 231). On price, rating, review sentiment and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Pair Solitaire sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Match Solitaire™ sells 14 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 — 4.6 for Pair Solitaire against 4.7 for Match Solitaire™. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Match Solitaire™ has 2.2K ratings behind it against 231, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 86% of Pair Solitaire's written reviews are positive against 78% of Match Solitaire™'s.

Pair Solitaire ships an update monthly, Match Solitaire™ every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pair Solitaire | Match Solitaire™ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (231 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pair-solitaire/id903704186/reviews) | **[4.7 (2.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/match-solitaire/id1453298533/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 231 | **2.2K** |
| Positive reviews | **85.7% of reviews** | 78.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 43 MB | 273 MB |
| Requires iOS | **6.0** | 12.2 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Vitalii Zlotskii](https://appshunter.io/developer/519501340) | [Hot Chai Productions](https://appshunter.io/developer/569421435) |

## What reviewers say

### Pair Solitaire

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pair-solitaire/id903704186)

This solitaire game focuses on matching pairs, offering a simple yet strategically deep experience. It challenges your mind while providing the classic enjoyment of solitaire, with a daily challenge mode connecting players globally.

**Highlights:** Pair matching gameplay, Deep strategy exploration, Challenging gameplay, Daily Challenge mode, Global player connection

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full Game | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Addictive and engaging gameplay
- 🧠 Deceptively simple yet strategically deep
- ⏱️ Quick, bite-sized rounds perfect for short breaks
- 🎨 Clean, minimalist design and presentation
- 🔊 Polished sound effects and audio design

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔊 Ad volume excessively loud, even with muted settings
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezing issues
- ❓ Unclear game mechanics and scoring system
- 🌍 Pricing inconsistency across regions (AUD markup)
- 📊 Missing or removed daily challenge rankings

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes after every game on iPhone 5 with iOS 8
- App freezes and becomes unplayable after multiple games
- Crashes specifically during daily challenge
- Incompatibility with iOS 11
- False 'no more moves' notifications when moves exist

**Requested features**

- Numbered games for replay and friend comparison
- Unlimited undo steps for strategy learning
- Visible match counter while scrolling through cards
- Ability to replay individual hands
- Manual game ending option instead of auto-finish


### Match Solitaire™

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/match-solitaire/id1453298533)

This card game blends classic Solitaire with Match 3 mechanics. Strategically stack cards to make 3-of-a-kind matches and solve increasingly challenging puzzles. Unlock animated characters and compete in daily and weekly events.

**Highlights:** Classic Solitaire and Match 3 blend, Strategic card stacking, 3-of-a-kind matching, Thousands of levels and unique puzzles, Unlockable animated characters, Daily Challenge and Weekly Team Event, Hint system

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 150 Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| Relax Bundle | $1.99 | one-time |
| Starter Bundle | $1.99 | one-time |
| 200 Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| Relax Bundle | $2.99 | one-time |
| 500 Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| Premium Upgrade | $4.99 | one-time |
| Stretch Bundle | $6.99 | one-time |
| 1 000 Coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| Warm-Up Bundle | $12.99 | one-time |
| 2 000 Coins | $19.99 | one-time |
| Workout Bundle | $24.99 | one-time |
| Endurance Bundle | $49.99 | one-time |
| Overload Bundle | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 Unique and attractive design
- 🧠 Challenging yet satisfying gameplay
- 👍 Relaxing and casual experience
- 🎉 Addictive and fun
- 💰 Fair monetization with optional ads

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Difficulty spikes can be frustrating
- 💰 Slow coin earning rate for power-ups
- 🔊 Ads play even with phone on silent
- 🐛 Occasional crashes or bugs
- 🔍 Lack of clear tutorial or explanations

**Reported bugs**

- Levels randomly resetting to earlier stages
- Inability to redo moves after using power-ups

**Requested features**

- Ability to replay past levels
- Option to disable animations
- Improved accessibility for players with disabilities
- Cloud save functionality


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pair Solitaire free?

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

### Is Match Solitaire™ free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Pair Solitaire or Match Solitaire™?

Match Solitaire™ is rated higher. Pair Solitaire averages 4.6 out of 5 from 231 ratings, while Match Solitaire™ averages 4.7 from 2.2K ratings.

### Do Pair Solitaire or Match Solitaire™ have ads?

Match Solitaire™ shows ads; Pair Solitaire does not.

### Which is updated more often, Pair Solitaire or Match Solitaire™?

Pair Solitaire ships an update monthly, and Match Solitaire™ every 4 days. Most recently, Pair Solitaire was updated on September 21, 2026 and Match Solitaire™ on October 7, 2026.

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