Solitaere vs 5absa
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Classic Klondike Solitaire
- Clean, modern design
- Intuitive touch controls
- Beautiful graphics
- Personal record tracking
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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.
5absa
This game offers a solo twist on the classic Tarneeb card game. Compete in real-time 1v1v1v1 battles, master a double-bid system, and aim to 'shoot the moon' for legendary wins. Practice against bots or challenge players worldwide.
- Real-time online play
- Solo 1v1v1v1 battles
- Adaptive bot opponents
- Double-bid system
- Shoot the moon mechanic
- Negative scoring
- Global leaderboards
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5absa: Shuffle, Bid, Conquer! Shuffle the deck. Bend the rules. Own the table. 5absa re-imagines classic Tarneeb for solo warriors. No partners, no excuses. Match up in real-time 1 v 1 v 1 v 1 battles, outthink smart bots in Warm-up mode, and master the double bid system that flips tradition on its head. Ready to shoot the moon? Why 5absa? In Arabic slang, "5absa" means "shuffle". That’s exactly what we’ve done: shuffled the old rulebook and dealt you a fresh, highly competitive twist on Tarneeb that’s built for quick matches, strategic depth, and relentless bragging rights. Key Features Real-Time Online Play: Instant matchmaking puts you against live opponents from around the world. Warm-Up Mode: Practice against adaptive bots that learn your style and keep you sharp. Solo Showdown (1 v 1 v 1 v 1): No partners to save you, every trick, every bid, every misplay is yours alone. Double-Bid System: First bid picks the suit; the second sets your point target. Outsmart rivals with next-level strategy. Shoot the Moon: Call 13 and sweep the board for legendary glory, and massive risk. Negative Scoring: Miss your bid? Feel the sting. Success and failure both hit the scoreboard hard. Global Leaderboards: Track your climb, challenge friends, brag without mercy. Emoticons & Quick Chat: Celebrate wins or throw playful shade (respectfully). How to Play Shuffle & Deal: 13 cards each. First Bid: Highest bidder declares the Tarneeb suit (Hukam). Second Bid: All players set their target (minimum 2, max = first bidder-1). Play 13 Tricks: No partners, every trick you win counts to your own target. Score It: Hit or exceed your bid to gain points; miss it and drop into the negatives. Shoot the moon by bidding 13 and taking every trick for an instant win!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: 5absa at 5.0 against Solitaere's 4.5. 5absa also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). Solitaere's advantage is ratings volume (371 vs 1) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.6). On price, ads, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
5absa holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Solitaere has 371 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Solitaere ships an update every 2 months, 5absa every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Solitaere | 5absa |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (371 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 47.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 371 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 16 MB | 297 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | aeliox | DSCALE FOR RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT IN TECHNOLOGY L.L.C |
Customer experience
Solitaere
5absa
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
5absa
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Solitaere
No in-app purchases
5absa
No in-app purchases









