Comparison

Solitaire 3 Arena vs Solitaire Showdown 2

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

Head to head
About

Solitaire 3 Arena

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
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Play #1 Classic Solitaire/Klondike Solitaire/Patience Game! Solitaire Arena 3 offers exciting, thrilling, and challenging matches with additional power-ups to maximize your chances at winning. Join over 4 MILLION registered players worldwide! ================= Sick and tired of playing boring solitaire games with no pizzazz? Download Solitaire Arena 3, the #1 solitaire card game, featuring all-exciting tournaments, thrilling matches, and an extremely user-friendly interface. Solitaire Arena 3 plays just like classic solitaire games (Spider Solitaire and FreeCell), but with an upgraded twist of drawing 3 cards instead of 1. Play solitaire with friends or against real-time opponents from across the globe for the ultimate challenge. Enjoy the game’s modern and crisp graphics, smooth transitions, and attractive power-ups for the ultimate game experience. SOLITAIRE ARENA 3 FEATURES: - Daily rewards - All day 8 people tournaments - One-on-one challenges - Power-ups ...And more! DAILY REWARDS - Grab daily rewards by logging into Solitaire Arena 3 everyday for exciting rewards! ALL DAY TOURNAMENTS - Play against opponents in an all day 8-man tournament and earn your place on the solitaire leaderboard. POWER-UPS - Hints: Use hints to help you strategize your way through any match. - Unlimited Undos: Fix your last move with the game’s unlimited undo ability; undo as many times as you like until you’re satisfied. - Magic: Reveal hidden cards and use them to your advantage. DOWNLOAD Solitaire Arena 3 today! Love the game? LIKE US on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Solitaire3Arena/ Have something to say to us? Drop us a comment and we’ll do our best to improve the game for all users!

About

Solitaire Showdown 2

Experience classic Solitaire with a competitive twist. Challenge friends in real-time multiplayer matches or compete in global tournaments set on exotic beaches. Improve your skills and climb the leaderboards to become a Solitaire master.

Highlights
  • Real-time multiplayer Solitaire
  • Global beach tournaments
  • Daily and all-time leaderboards
  • Play with Facebook friends
  • Cross-device support
  • Earn cool rewards
Features
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Solitaire Showdown 2 Head to the beach for a real Solitaire Showdown Experience the classic game of Solitaire in a totally new way. Challenge your friends for real-time multiplayer action, or take part in Tournaments on beaches around the World. Travel to wild beaches in the most famous places on Earth. Advance your Solitaire skills until you are ready to take on the World. Play Solitaire Showdown 2 Now! Exciting Features: ◆ Play multiplayer solitaire live. ◆ Daily, All Time, Hall Of Fame Leader boards. ◆ Play exciting games on the beach around the world. ◆ Most people know the game, only few have mastered it. Extra Features: ◆ Facebook connection so you can play with your friends! ◆ Cool rewards! ◆ Support on multiple devices and platforms! ◆ Play against players from around the World.

Screenshots

Solitaire 3 Arena3 screens
Solitaire Showdown 24 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Solitaire Showdown 2 at none against Solitaire 3 Arena's shown. Solitaire Showdown 2 also leads on iOS requirement (8.0 vs 11.0). Solitaire 3 Arena's advantage is review sentiment (76% vs 43%) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 13 months). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Solitaire 3 Arena sells 7 one-off in-app purchases and Solitaire Showdown 2 sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Solitaire 3 Arena against 4.4 for Solitaire Showdown 2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Solitaire 3 Arena has 597 ratings behind it against 110, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 76% of Solitaire 3 Arena's written reviews are positive against 43% of Solitaire Showdown 2's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Solitaire 3 Arena ships an update every 2 months, Solitaire Showdown 2 every 13 months. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Solitaire 3 Arena versus Solitaire Showdown 2: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSolitaire 3 ArenaSolitaire Showdown 2
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (597 ratings) — better4.4 (110 ratings)
Positive reviews76.2% of reviews — better43.5% of reviews
Number of ratings597 — better110
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 13 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.08.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size131 MB66 MB
Age rating4++4
DeveloperGarden City Games LtdQublix

Customer experience

Solitaire 3 Arena

All ratings597 ratings
Positive87.9%
Neutral5.2%
Negative6.9%
Written reviews345 reviews
Positive76.2%
Neutral11.6%
Negative12.2%

Solitaire Showdown 2

All ratings110 ratings
Positive83.6%
Neutral9.1%
Negative7.3%
Written reviews23 reviews
Positive43.5%
Neutral8.7%
Negative47.8%

Bugs and requests

Solitaire 3 Arena

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

3 requests
  • Leaderboard and statistics tracking
  • Option to play offline
  • Reward system for winning games

Solitaire Showdown 2

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

7 purchases

Solitaire 3 Arena

One-time7
  • 1 Magic Package$1.99
  • 4 Magic Package3 variants$2.99
  • 10 Magic Package$9.99
Show 4 more
  • 16 Magic Package3 variants$9.99
  • 5 Magic Package$9.99
  • 32 Magic Package$19.99
  • 75 Magic Package$59.99
11 purchases

Solitaire Showdown 2

One-time11
  • 1000 Coins$0.99
  • Bonus Offer$1.99
  • 1 Ticket$1.99
Show 8 more
  • 6000 Coins$4.99
  • 5 Tickets$4.99
  • 15000 Coins$9.99
  • 12 Tickets$9.99
  • 40000 Coins$19.99
  • 28 Tickets$19.99
  • 80 Tickets$49.99
  • 200 Tickets$99.99

Questions

Is Solitaire 3 Arena free?
Solitaire 3 Arena is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Solitaire Showdown 2 free?
Solitaire Showdown 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Solitaire 3 Arena or Solitaire Showdown 2?
Solitaire 3 Arena is rated higher. Solitaire 3 Arena averages 4.5 out of 5 from 597 ratings, while Solitaire Showdown 2 averages 4.4 from 110 ratings.
Do Solitaire 3 Arena or Solitaire Showdown 2 have ads?
Solitaire 3 Arena shows ads; Solitaire Showdown 2 does not.
Which is updated more often, Solitaire 3 Arena or Solitaire Showdown 2?
Solitaire 3 Arena ships an update every 2 months, and Solitaire Showdown 2 every 13 months. Most recently, Solitaire 3 Arena was updated on October 15, 2026 and Solitaire Showdown 2 on October 13, 2026.

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