# Solitaire 3 Arena vs Microsoft Solitaire Collection

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Solitaire 3 Arena at 76% against Microsoft Solitaire Collection's 37%. Solitaire 3 Arena also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). Microsoft Solitaire Collection's advantage is ratings volume (254K vs 597) and rating (4.7 vs 4.5). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Solitaire 3 Arena sells 7 one-off in-app purchases and Microsoft Solitaire Collection sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Microsoft Solitaire Collection holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Microsoft Solitaire Collection has 254K ratings behind it against 597, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 76% of Solitaire 3 Arena's written reviews are positive against 37% of Microsoft Solitaire Collection's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 2, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Solitaire 3 Arena | Microsoft Solitaire Collection |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (597 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/solitaire-3-arena/id930454108/reviews) | **[4.7 (254K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/microsoft-solitaire-collection/id1103438575/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 597 | **254K** |
| Positive reviews | **76.2% of reviews** | 36.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#160** |
| Size | 131 MB | 163 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Garden City Games Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1748851750) | [Microsoft Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/298856275) |

## What reviewers say

### Solitaire 3 Arena

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/solitaire-3-arena/id930454108)

Engage in thrilling classic solitaire tournaments and one-on-one matches against players worldwide. Utilize power-ups like hints and unlimited undos to enhance your gameplay and climb the leaderboards. Enjoy daily rewards and a user-friendly interface with modern graphics.

**Highlights:** Classic Solitaire gameplay, Real-time multiplayer matches, Daily rewards, All-day tournaments, Power-ups (Hints, Unlimited Undos, Magic), Leaderboards

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

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Magic Package | $1.99 | one-time |
| 4 Magic Package | $2.99 | one-time |
| 10 Magic Package | $9.99 | one-time |
| 16 Magic Package | $9.99 | one-time |
| 5 Magic Package | $9.99 | one-time |
| 32 Magic Package | $19.99 | one-time |
| 75 Magic Package | $59.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast-paced gameplay
- 🤩 Addictive and challenging
- 👍 Competitive solitaire experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezes
- 🔒 Forced Facebook login
- 💰 Paywall for continued play

**Reported bugs**

- App not loading or opening
- Inconsistent performance across devices
- Lost progress and magic wands after reinstalls

**Requested features**

- Leaderboard and statistics tracking
- Option to play offline
- Reward system for winning games


### Microsoft Solitaire Collection

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/microsoft-solitaire-collection/id1103438575)

**Currently charting:** #160 Top Free · Casino, #168 Top Grossing · Casino (US App Store)

Enjoy a collection of classic card games and popular puzzle titles. Challenge yourself with daily tasks, weekly rewards, and competitive events. Sign in to save progress and play across devices.

**Highlights:** 5 classic Solitaire modes, Daily Challenges, Weekly Rewards & Events, Multiple Difficulty levels, Additional puzzle games, Cross-device progress saving

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Edition | $1.99 | per month |
| Premium Edition | $9.99 | per year |
| Cow Card Back | $0.99 | one-time |
| Baby Fox Card Back | $0.99 | one-time |
| Retro Pattern 2 Card Back | $1.99 | one-time |
| Retro Card Back Bundle | $2.99 | one-time |
| Puppies Card Back Bundle | $2.99 | one-time |
| Kittens Card Back Bundle | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Great game with varied challenges
- 🕹️ Enjoyable gameplay and graphics
- 🏆 Competitive daily events and challenges
- 🗓️ Ability to continue games later
- 💰 Free with optional paid subscription

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🕰️ Inaccurate timer and scoring issues in events
- 🔍 Difficulty tracking progress and statistics
- 🔌 Requires constant internet connection
- 💸 Expensive subscription to remove ads
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to sign in or sync progress
- Game freezing or crashing after ads
- Timer continuing to run when app is closed
- Inconsistent behavior when internet connection is lost
- Themes and content not saving properly

**Requested features**

- Pause and resume option for challenges
- Ability to replay completed games
- More detailed statistics and progress tracking
- Offline play mode
- One-time purchase option instead of subscription


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Solitaire 3 Arena free?

Solitaire 3 Arena is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Microsoft Solitaire Collection free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Solitaire 3 Arena or Microsoft Solitaire Collection?

Microsoft Solitaire Collection is rated higher. Solitaire 3 Arena averages 4.5 out of 5 from 597 ratings, while Microsoft Solitaire Collection averages 4.7 from 254K ratings.

### Do Solitaire 3 Arena or Microsoft Solitaire Collection have ads?

Both Solitaire 3 Arena and Microsoft Solitaire Collection show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Solitaire 3 Arena or Microsoft Solitaire Collection?

Solitaire 3 Arena ships an update every 2 months, and Microsoft Solitaire Collection every 2 months. Most recently, Solitaire 3 Arena was updated on September 2, 2026 and Microsoft Solitaire Collection on September 27, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*