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.
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.
- Unique tableau setup
- Foundation building
- Single-player gameplay
- Standard 52-card deck
- Ascending card order
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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
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.
- 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!
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Verdict
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
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.
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.
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.
| Parameter | The Baker's Dozen Solitaire | Solitaire Nova |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.0 (1 ratings) | 4.6 (7.8K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 25.8% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 7.8K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 49 MB | 319 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Uwe Meier | Nova Studio |
Customer experience
The Baker's Dozen Solitaire
Solitaire Nova
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
The Baker's Dozen Solitaire
- No Ads.$1.99
Solitaire Nova
- Ads Free Bundle$12.99
Questions
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