Comparison

Solitaere vs 5absa

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

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.

Highlights
  • Real-time online play
  • Solo 1v1v1v1 battles
  • Adaptive bot opponents
  • Double-bid system
  • Shoot the moon mechanic
  • Negative scoring
  • Global leaderboards
Features
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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!

Screenshots

Solitaere1 screens
5absa4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Solitaere versus 5absa: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSolitaere5absa
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (371 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews47.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings371 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size16 MB297 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperaelioxDSCALE FOR RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT IN TECHNOLOGY L.L.C

Customer experience

Solitaere

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

5absa

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

None

Solitaere

No in-app purchases

None

5absa

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Solitaere free?
Solitaere is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is 5absa free?
5absa is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Solitaere or 5absa?
5absa is rated higher. Solitaere averages 4.5 out of 5 from 371 ratings, while 5absa averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Solitaere or 5absa have ads?
Neither Solitaere nor 5absa shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Solitaere or 5absa?
Solitaere ships an update every 2 months, and 5absa every 3 weeks. Most recently, Solitaere was updated on October 24, 2026 and 5absa on October 10, 2026.

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