Comparison

Elite Klondike Solitaire vs Save Simbachka

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

Head to head
About

Elite Klondike Solitaire

This classic card game offers a refined solitaire experience with stunning HD graphics and customizable options. Collect rare cards, challenge friends on leaderboards, and enjoy auto-save features for uninterrupted gameplay.

Highlights
  • HD graphics
  • Customizable settings
  • Rare card collection
  • Game Center leaderboards
  • Auto-save progress
  • Left-handed mode
Features
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Classic Klondike Solitaire (or simply Klondike) is one of the most iconic patience card games. The objective is simple: arrange all cards into four foundations, one for each suit, in ascending order. We’ve taken Klondike Solitaire to the next level! Start with stunning HD graphics—check out those beautiful cards and backgrounds! Want a more authentic feel? Add some card wear in the Settings menu to make it look like you’re playing a well-loved deck on a cozy summer evening at home. Customize your experience with the Settings menu. Adjust the scoring system (Standard, Vegas, or Vegas Cumulative), turn off sounds, choose your preferred undo style, or switch to left-handed mode. Think classic Klondike is too easy? Crank up the difficulty and let the game test your skills! That’s not all—we’ve added a unique twist you won’t find in other Klondike games (and we’re sure you’ll love it!). Solve a solitaire and earn a special rare card. We’ve gathered 36 unique cards from around the world for you to collect. Once you’ve unlocked them all, enjoy the exclusive Golden Maya deck in-game. Challenge your friends via Game Center leaderboards! Plus, if you pause your game, our Klondike Solitaire auto-saves your progress and picks up right where you left off next time. Enjoy the game on your phone or tablet—Klondike Solitaire supports all devices and works in both portrait and landscape modes. We hope you love it as much as we do! Game Features: - Gorgeous HD graphics - Portrait and landscape screen support - Wide variety of table backgrounds and card backs - Left-handed mode - Auto-save and resume for unfinished games - Adjustable card wear - Flexible undo options (Last Move, Unlimited, 3, 5, or 10 times per game) - Collect Special Golden Maya and Rare Cards by solving solitaires - Compatible with phones and tablets - Game Center leaderboards

About

Save Simbachka

Protect a cat from bees and other threats by drawing a protective wall. Use your creativity to outsmart enemies and survive for a set amount of time to win each level. Enjoy a variety of challenges and unlock fun customizations for your feline friend.

Highlights
  • Draw protective walls
  • Protect from bees and enemies
  • Many bright levels
  • Unlockable cat hats
  • Funny cat expressions
Features
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Save Simbachka is a casual puzzle game. You draw lines with your finger to create a wall that protects Simba from bees and other dangers. You need to protect Simba with a painted wall from all dangers for a few seconds, hold out and you will win the game. Use your wits to save Simba the cat. How to play: 1. Paint of the screen to create a line to protect Simba; 2. As long as you don't let go of your finger, you can always draw a line further until the ink runs out; 3. You can release your finger and finish drawing the line there if you think that it will protect Simba; 5. Wait the specified time on the level so that the bees fly away; 6. Hooray! You have passed the level! Game Features: 1. Different enemies; 2. Many bright and beautiful levels; 3. Simba's funny expressions; 4. Various hats worn by Simba; 5. Posters in place that unlock new hats. Good luck and have fun playing!

Screenshots

Elite Klondike Solitaire4 screens
Save Simbachka4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Save Simbachka at 4.8 against Elite Klondike Solitaire's 4.1. Save Simbachka also leads on review sentiment (86% vs 55%) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 6 months). 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. Elite Klondike Solitaire sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Save Simbachka sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Save Simbachka holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Save Simbachka has 1K ratings behind it against 28, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 55% of Elite Klondike Solitaire's written reviews are positive against 86% of Save Simbachka's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Elite Klondike Solitaire ships an update every 6 months, Save Simbachka every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and August 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Elite Klondike Solitaire versus Save Simbachka: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterElite Klondike SolitaireSave Simbachka
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (28 ratings)4.8 (1K ratings) — better
Positive reviews54.5% of reviews85.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings281K — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.012.0
Further details — not scored
Size111 MB236 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAndrey KulakovPimpochka Games TOO

Customer experience

Elite Klondike Solitaire

All ratings28 ratings
Positive78.6%
Neutral3.6%
Negative17.9%
Written reviews77 reviews
Positive54.5%
Neutral18.2%
Negative27.3%

Save Simbachka

All ratings1,011 ratings
Positive94.1%
Neutral3.0%
Negative3.0%
Written reviews69 reviews
Positive85.5%
Neutral4.3%
Negative10.1%

Bugs and requests

Elite Klondike Solitaire

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Save Simbachka

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Levels not loading properly
  • Saved progress issues
  • Unpredictable controls

Requested features

4 requests
  • Offline mode
  • More level variety
  • Customization options
  • Simba merchandise

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Elite Klondike Solitaire

One-time1
  • Premium Version$0.99
1 purchases

Save Simbachka

One-time1
  • No ads$1.99

Questions

Is Elite Klondike Solitaire free?
Elite Klondike Solitaire is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Save Simbachka free?
Save Simbachka is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Elite Klondike Solitaire or Save Simbachka?
Save Simbachka is rated higher. Elite Klondike Solitaire averages 4.1 out of 5 from 28 ratings, while Save Simbachka averages 4.8 from 1K ratings.
Do Elite Klondike Solitaire or Save Simbachka have ads?
Both Elite Klondike Solitaire and Save Simbachka show ads.
Which is updated more often, Elite Klondike Solitaire or Save Simbachka?
Elite Klondike Solitaire ships an update every 6 months, and Save Simbachka every 2 weeks. Most recently, Elite Klondike Solitaire was updated on October 19, 2026 and Save Simbachka on August 29, 2026.

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