Comparison

Elite Klondike Solitaire vs App Solitaire

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

App Solitaire

Features
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The game Arrange all 52 cards across four foundations, from Ace to King, by suit. Move tableau columns by alternating colors and descending ranks. Draw from the stock one card at a time or three at a time, as you prefer. Features Draw 1 or 3 cards Drag-and-drop and tap to move cards Double-tap to automatically send a card to a foundation or the best column Hint button suggesting the best available move Undo up to 50 moves back Real-time score with bonuses and penalties Statistics: games played, won, best score, best time Reset scores option Optimized for iPhone and iPad Display of author apps can be disabled in settings App Solitaire is developed by an independent author who publishes over 50 apps on the App Store, spanning games, culture, history and gastronomy.

Screenshots

Elite Klondike Solitaire4 screens
App Solitaire4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Elite Klondike Solitaire at Free against App Solitaire's $0.99. Elite Klondike Solitaire also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). App Solitaire's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On device support 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

Elite Klondike Solitaire is free to download; App Solitaire costs $0.99 up front. Elite Klondike Solitaire sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. App Solitaire asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Elite Klondike Solitaire ships an update every 6 months, App Solitaire every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Elite Klondike Solitaire versus App Solitaire: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterElite Klondike SolitaireApp Solitaire
PriceFree — better$0.99
Rating4.1 (28 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews54.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings28 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size111 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAndrey KulakovMichel Garlandat

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Elite Klondike Solitaire

One-time1
  • Premium Version$0.99
None

App Solitaire

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Elite Klondike Solitaire free?
Elite Klondike Solitaire is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is App Solitaire free?
App Solitaire costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Elite Klondike Solitaire or App Solitaire have ads?
Elite Klondike Solitaire shows ads; App Solitaire does not.
Which is updated more often, Elite Klondike Solitaire or App Solitaire?
Elite Klondike Solitaire ships an update every 6 months, and App Solitaire every 3 weeks. Most recently, Elite Klondike Solitaire was updated on September 30, 2026 and App Solitaire on September 19, 2026.

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