Comparison

The Baker's Dozen Solitaire vs Solitaire Nova

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

Head to head
About

The Baker's Dozen Solitaire

This card game challenges players to build four suits from ace to king by strategically moving uncovered cards. It offers a unique tableau setup and foundation building for a classic solitaire experience.

Highlights
  • Unique tableau setup
  • Foundation building
  • Single-player gameplay
  • Standard 52-card deck
  • Ascending card order
Features
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Baker's Dozen Solitaire is a distant relative to Klondike Solitaire and a very close relative of Good Measure. Players 1 player Deck A standard 52-card deck. Goal Build all four suits up from ace to king in separate piles. Setup Deal a row of 13 cards, face up. Then deal three more rows, each row overlapping the previous one. When finished, all 52 cards should be visible in 13 columns of four each. This creates the tableau. Move all four Kings to the bottom of their respective columns. Foundations As they become available, the four Aces must be played above the tableau; these are the four foundations. Cards of the same suit may be played on each Ace in ascending order, from low (2) to high (King). Only cards which are completely uncovered may be played on a foundation. Once a card is played on a foundation, it can't be removed. Playing on the Tableau If it is uncovered, the next-lowest card may be moved to the top of a tableau pile, regardless of suit or color. EXAMPLE: The 9 of hearts can be played on the 10 of diamonds, clubs or spades. If a column in the tableau is emptied, it remains empty. Winning You win Baker's Dozen Solitaire by building all four suits up from Ace to King. TIP: on devices with smaller screens (pre iPhone6) it is recommended to play in Landscape mode

About

Solitaire Nova

Experience a fresh take on the classic card game with strategic twists and unique game modes. Complete daily quests to earn rewards and unlock exclusive trophies. Enjoy an elegant visual design for an immersive and distraction-free experience.

Highlights
  • Strategic gameplay with creative twists
  • Unique game modes and unconventional rules
  • Daily quests and in-game currency rewards
  • Unlock exclusive and limited-edition trophies
  • Elegant visual design with smooth animations
  • Build ascending Foundation piles
  • Arrange descending sequences on the tableau
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Step into Solitaire Nova, where tradition meets innovation! Hone your strategic skills with creative twists and thrilling depth in every round. - HOW TO PLAY Build ascending Foundation piles starting from Aces while arranging descending sequences on the tableau. Refresh your options by tapping the stockpile to keep momentum when cards stall. - UNIQUE GAME MODES Solitaire Nova reinvents classic rules with bold innovations. Navigate unconventional rules, time-sensitive challenges, and unpredictable events for endless excitement. - DAILY QUESTS & REWARDS Complete daily missions to earn in-game currency and unlock exclusive rewards. Save up for monthly milestones to claim rare limited-edition trophies—flaunt your mastery! - ELEGANT VISUAL DESIGN Immerse yourself in Solitaire Nova’s classic yet polished aesthetic. Smooth animated transitions and crisp visuals deliver a distraction-free, immersive journey. Whether you’re a Solitaire pro or a curious newcomer, Solitaire Nova will redefine your card game journey. Tap “Download” and start your strategic adventure today!

Screenshots

The Baker's Dozen Solitaire2 screens
Solitaire Nova4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Solitaire Nova at 4.6 against The Baker's Dozen Solitaire's 4.0. Solitaire Nova also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 4 months) and review sentiment (26% vs 0%). The Baker's Dozen Solitaire's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, 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. The Baker's Dozen Solitaire sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Solitaire Nova sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Solitaire Nova holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Solitaire Nova has 7.8K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of The Baker's Dozen Solitaire's written reviews are positive against 26% of Solitaire Nova's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

The Baker's Dozen Solitaire ships an update every 4 months, Solitaire Nova fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
The Baker's Dozen Solitaire versus Solitaire Nova: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThe Baker's Dozen SolitaireSolitaire Nova
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (1 ratings)4.6 (7.8K ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews25.8% of reviews — better
Number of ratings17.8K — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS9.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size49 MB319 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperUwe MeierNova Studio

Customer experience

The Baker's Dozen Solitaire

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Solitaire Nova

All ratings7,287 ratings
Positive91.8%
Neutral5.2%
Negative3.1%
Written reviews213 reviews
Positive25.8%
Neutral19.7%
Negative54.5%

Bugs and requests

The Baker's Dozen Solitaire

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Solitaire Nova

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Keyboard popping up unexpectedly
  • Typos and issues in settings

Requested features

2 requests
  • Different layouts
  • Reduce the number of ads

In-app purchases

1 purchases

The Baker's Dozen Solitaire

One-time1
  • No Ads.$1.99
1 purchases

Solitaire Nova

One-time1
  • Ads Free Bundle$12.99

Questions

Is The Baker's Dozen Solitaire free?
The Baker's Dozen Solitaire is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Solitaire Nova free?
Solitaire Nova is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, The Baker's Dozen Solitaire or Solitaire Nova?
Solitaire Nova is rated higher. The Baker's Dozen Solitaire averages 4.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Solitaire Nova averages 4.6 from 7.8K ratings.
Do The Baker's Dozen Solitaire or Solitaire Nova have ads?
Solitaire Nova shows ads; The Baker's Dozen Solitaire does not.
Which is updated more often, The Baker's Dozen Solitaire or Solitaire Nova?
The Baker's Dozen Solitaire ships an update every 4 months, and Solitaire Nova fortnightly. Most recently, The Baker's Dozen Solitaire was updated on November 6, 2026 and Solitaire Nova on November 7, 2026.

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