Comparison

Solitaere vs Solitaire Master

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

Head to head
About

Solitaere

Experience a beautifully designed, modern version of the classic Klondike Solitaire. Enjoy intuitive touch controls and a clean interface for quick games or challenging yourself to beat your best score.

Highlights
  • Classic Klondike Solitaire
  • Clean, modern design
  • Intuitive touch controls
  • Beautiful graphics
  • Personal record tracking
Features
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A clean, modern take on the classic Klondike variant of Solitaire you've been playing your whole life. It's as easy as you remember it: 1. Stack descending cards in alternating colors on the board. 2. Send ascending suited cards to their home stacks to clear the board and win the game. 3. Repeat. Whether you have two minutes to play or you have your mind set on setting a new personal record, Solitaere will keep you entertained with its beautiful design and intuitive touch controls.

About

Solitaire Master

Enjoy a vast collection of over 130 solitaire games with stunning graphics and animations. Play classic favorites like Klondike, Freecell, and Spider, or explore new challenges. Unlock all content for free by earning rewards, or opt for an ad-free experience through in-app purchases.

Highlights
  • Over 130 solitaire games
  • Classic Klondike, Freecell, Spider, Pyramid
  • Detailed game instructions
  • Customizable backgrounds and decks
  • Offline play
  • Achievements and leaderboards
  • Unlock content with rewards
Features
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Discover 150+ solitaire games in one complete collection. Play the solitaire classics you know and love — including Klondike, Spider, FreeCell, Pyramid, TriPeaks and Yukon — and discover dozens of challenging and lesser-known card games. Solitaire Master brings together 150+ solitaire games, from timeless classics to unusual variations such as Forty Thieves, Scorpion, Golf, Monte Carlo, Scoundrel, Sawayama, Baker's Dozen, Accordion, Canfield and many more. Whether you want a quick relaxing game, a challenging solitaire that requires strategy, or simply want to discover new ways to play cards, there is always another game to try. DAILY SOLITAIRE CHALLENGES Take on a new challenge every day with popular games such as Klondike, Klondike by Threes, Yukon, FreeCell and Spider. Complete the daily challenges and test your solitaire skills throughout the month. WINNABLE OR RANDOM GAMES Choose how you want to play. Try a random deal for the traditional solitaire experience or choose a winnable game when you want a deal that can be solved. 150+ SOLITAIRE GAMES Enjoy classics such as Klondike, Spider, FreeCell, Pyramid, TriPeaks and Yukon, along with dozens of other games including Forty Thieves, Scorpion, Golf, Monte Carlo, Scoundrel, Sawayama, Baker's Dozen, Accordion, Canfield and many more. MAKE EVERY GAME YOUR OWN Customize your solitaire experience with different card decks, card backs, backgrounds and game layouts. Adjust card sizes, margins and other options to make each game comfortable to play on your device. Play in portrait or landscape mode on iPhone or iPad, with layouts designed to make the best use of every screen size. LEARN NEW SOLITAIRE GAMES Every solitaire includes detailed rules and instructions, making it easy to discover games you have never played before. Hints are also available whenever you need a little help. MORE FEATURES • Daily Challenges • Winnable and random games • Detailed statistics for every game • Achievements • Hints • Undo and redo • Save and restore games • Multiple layouts for every solitaire • Customizable cards and backgrounds • Portrait and landscape modes • Victory animations, relaxing sound effects and subtle haptic feedback • Filters to find games by difficulty, duration and other characteristics • Play offline Solitaire Master is made for both casual players who enjoy a classic game of Klondike and solitaire enthusiasts looking for challenging and unusual card games. Start with a classic, discover something new and find your next favorite solitaire.

Screenshots

Solitaere1 screens
Solitaire Master4 screens

Verdict

The call

Solitaere and Solitaire Master both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 88% of Solitaire Master's written reviews are positive against 48% of Solitaere's. Solitaere's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 11) and ads (none vs shown). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence 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 Master sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. Solitaere asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Solitaere against 4.6 for Solitaire Master. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 360 and 123 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 48% of Solitaere's written reviews are positive against 88% of Solitaire Master's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Solitaere ships an update every 2 months, Solitaire Master every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Solitaere versus Solitaire Master: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSolitaereSolitaire Master
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (360 ratings)4.6 (123 ratings)
Positive reviews47.7% of reviews88.1% of reviews — better
Number of ratings360 — better123
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size16 MB93 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperaelioxRuben Reboredo

Customer experience

Solitaere

All ratings360 ratings
Positive89.4%
Neutral5.8%
Negative4.7%
Written reviews111 reviews
Positive47.7%
Neutral18.9%
Negative33.3%

Solitaire Master

All ratings123 ratings
Positive91.9%
Neutral1.6%
Negative6.5%
Written reviews42 reviews
Positive88.1%
Neutral4.8%
Negative7.1%

User reviews

Solitaere

From 360 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🎨 Beautiful minimalist design and aesthetics
  • 🆓 Free to play with no ads
  • ⚡ Smooth gameplay and responsive controls
  • 🎮 Clean, intuitive interface
  • 🔋 Low battery consumption

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Crashes on iOS 26+ versions
  • 😤 Extremely difficult difficulty level
  • 🎮 Cumbersome card movement mechanics
  • 🔇 Audio volume tied to ringer volume
  • 📱 Landscape mode issues on iPad

Solitaire Master

From 123 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Wide variety of solitaire games
  • 💡 Many customization options
  • 💰 Fair pricing, no subscription
  • 😊 Developer responsiveness
  • ✨ Great attention to detail

Room to improve

  • 😠 Excessive and long ads
  • ⚠️ Ads redirect to browser
  • 🐛 "Start Engine" ad fix needed
  • 👎 Ads interrupt gameplay
  • 😠 Ads are repetitive and long

Bugs and requests

Solitaere

Reported bugs

12 issues
  • App crashes on iOS 26 and iOS 26.2
  • App won't launch on older devices (iPhone 4s, iPad Mini 2)
  • Win detection fails occasionally
  • Touch responsiveness issues on iPhone 12
  • Landscape orientation doesn't rotate entire screen
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  • Cards don't show properly in landscape mode
  • Night theme displays blank cards
  • Share image appears backwards
  • Game doesn't save when switching apps
  • Inconsistent card movement behavior
  • Audio glitch with volume control
  • Notification bar and control center issues with in-game rotation

Requested features

17 requests
  • Undo/cancel move button
  • Difficulty level adjustment
  • Hint button
  • Restart/replay deck option
  • One-card draw option (instead of three)
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  • Auto-solve when game is won
  • Game seed/ID identification
  • Landscape view improvements
  • Split screen support on iPad
  • Tutorial or instructions for new players
  • More theme options
  • Pause game functionality
  • Save game state
  • Unwinnable game detection
  • Leaderboards for average time and win rate
  • Double-tap to move cards
  • Customizable card layout

Solitaire Master

Reported bugs

6 issues
  • "Start Engine" ad requires device restart
  • Ads redirect to browser
  • UI intrudes with Siri button on iPhone 15
  • Hint and undo buttons are small and close to the bottom
  • Non-functional "skip video" buttons during ads
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  • "Alternations" game is extremely difficult to win

Requested features

11 requests
  • Decrease ad frequency and length
  • Add rules or tutorials for various games
  • Implement dark mode
  • Add numbered deals, especially for Freecell
  • Allow choosing specific decks per game
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  • Add more win animations
  • Improve UI on newer phones
  • Increase scale of UI buttons
  • Add a "no moves left" warning
  • Consider adding dark card faces or custom graphics
  • Adjust "Alternations" game for better winnability

In-app purchases

None

Solitaere

No in-app purchases

11 purchases

Solitaire Master

One-time11
  • Graphic Pack$0.99
  • Solitaire Pack 01$0.99
  • Solitaire Pack 03$0.99
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  • Solitaire Pack 02$0.99
  • 500 Jokers$0.99
  • 1250 Jokers$1.99
  • 2500 Jokers$2.99
  • All Solitaires$2.99
  • From "ad-free" to Premium$3.99
  • Remove advertising$4.99
  • Solitaire Master Premium$7.99

Questions

Is Solitaere free?
Solitaere is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Solitaire Master free?
Solitaire Master is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Solitaere or Solitaire Master?
Solitaere and Solitaire Master are both rated 4.6 out of 5 on the App Store, from 360 and 123 ratings respectively.
Do Solitaere or Solitaire Master have ads?
Solitaire Master shows ads; Solitaere does not.
Which is updated more often, Solitaere or Solitaire Master?
Solitaere ships an update every 2 months, and Solitaire Master every 6 weeks. Most recently, Solitaere was updated on October 15, 2026 and Solitaire Master on October 17, 2026.

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