Comparison

Card Crawl vs Solitaire

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

Head to head
About

Card Crawl

This solitaire-style game blends dungeon crawling with card mechanics. Clear dungeons by strategically using item and monster cards, managing inventory, and employing unique ability cards. Enjoy quick, engaging sessions perfect for short bursts of play.

Highlights
  • Solitaire-style gameplay
  • Four game modes
  • Dungeon deck editor
  • Unlockable ability-cards
  • Mini deck building
  • Game Center integration
Features
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Card Crawl is a solitaire-style dungeon crawler game played with a modified deck of standard cards. Pocket Tactics – Card game of the year 2015 Pocket Tactics – Reader’s choice game of the year 2015 Pocket Tactics – Editor’s choice game of the year 2015 German Games Award – Nominee for best game design 2016 Clear the dungeon of 54 cards by using item-cards, slaying monsters and managing your limited inventory. On each run, you can use five ability-cards (mini deck building) to gain unique skills. By collecting gold, you can unlock 35 more ability-cards to access new tactics and even higher scores. Card Crawl’s four single-player game modes are enhanced by Game Center to let players compare their scores and the associated decks. A typical game lasts two or three minutes and is a perfect “one more game” experience while waiting in line or commuting. FEATURES • Solitaire-style gameplay • Four game modes (normal, constructed, daily & delve) • Dungeon deck editor for building and sharing custom dungeon decks • 35 unlockable ability-cards • Mini deck building • Game Center integration – To compare high scores and decks – To challenge your friends – To access tricky new achievements • Two to three minutes of playtime per game ACCOLADES "A brilliant distillation of the dungeon crawler, Card Crawl is well worth a look." — Pocketgamer "Card Crawl is an enjoyable, casual card game that feels a touch like Diablo-Meets-Solitaire." — 148Apps "There’s something about a solitaire card game that really does it for me, and Card Crawl is one of the best I’ve played." — Pockettactics "It's got great art, gameplay with cards that isn't like other card-based dungeon crawlers and is perfect for sitting back and relaxing while playing it." — Toucharcade "Taken purely as a variation on Solitaire, Card Crawl is clever as heck, with a standout style and simple yet rewarding gameplay." — JayIsGames "It’s a unique and interesting hybrid that plays out very well. If you love dungeon crawlers and card games like Hearthstone, then this is a no-brainer." — AppAdvice "The most intriguing thing about Card Crawl is its simplicity." — MACNN "Card Crawl is an impressively solid card game that borrows what works from other games and spins it into its own, unique, game." — Gamezebo "Card Crawl is really creative and unique game, in which strategy and luck is equally needed." — iPlayApps "Card Crawl is a very polished card game with a high addiction factor." — AppGemeinde "Card Crawl is easily suited for anybody who loves casual short game." - ModernJamming Learn More about Tinytouchtales & Card Crawl at www.cardcrawl.com

About

Solitaire

Features
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Enjoy six timeless solitaire card games in one beautiful, distraction-free app. Whether you want a quick game of Klondike or a challenging Spider session, Solitaire delivers a premium experience with no ads, no in-app purchases, and no tracking. INCLUDED GAMES Klondike - The classic solitaire everyone knows and loves. Build four foundation piles from Ace to King by suit. Spider - Build descending sequences of the same suit from King to Ace. Choose from 1, 2, or 4 suit variants for different difficulty levels. FreeCell - Every card is visible from the start. Use the four free cells strategically to move cards and build your foundations. Pyramid - Remove pairs of cards that add up to 13. Kings are removed alone. Clear the entire pyramid to win. Spiderette - All the strategy of Spider with a single deck. Perfect for quicker games when you have a few minutes. Scorpion - Move any face-up card and all cards below it. Build descending sequences by suit. A challenging variant for experienced players. FEATURES - Unlimited Undo/Redo: Made a mistake? Go back as many moves as you need - Smart Hints: Get helpful suggestions when you are stuck - Drag or Tap: Play your way with intuitive touch controls - Double-Tap: Quickly move cards to foundations - Statistics: Track wins, best times, and streaks for each game - Game Center: Earn achievements and compete on leaderboards - iCloud Sync: Continue your progress across all your devices - Works Offline: Play anywhere without an internet connection WHY SOLITAIRE? We built the solitaire app we wanted to play ourselves. That means: - No advertisements interrupting your game - No in-app purchases or premium unlocks - No account registration required - No data collection or tracking - No internet connection needed Just pay once and enjoy all six games forever. PERFECT FOR - Relaxing during a break - Passing time while traveling - Keeping your mind sharp - Unwinding before bed Download Solitaire today and rediscover the joy of classic card games.

Screenshots

Card Crawl4 screens
Solitaire4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Card Crawl at Free against Solitaire's $0.99. Card Crawl also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.0). Solitaire's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2). On update cadence, ads and 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

Card Crawl is free to download; Solitaire costs $0.99 up front. Card Crawl sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Solitaire asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. Both last shipped on October 26, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Card Crawl versus Solitaire: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCard CrawlSolitaire
PriceFree — better$0.99
Rating4.7 (2.1K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews80.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings2.1K — better—
Update frequencyMonthlyMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size163 MB9 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperArnold RauersThomas Gamull

Bugs and requests

Card Crawl

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Crashes when trying to access certain features
  • Inability to restore purchases
  • Gameplay freezes and lags on some devices

Requested features

4 requests
  • More game modes and challenges
  • Ability to customize decks and characters
  • Improved tutorial and instructions
  • Leaderboards and social features

Solitaire

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Card Crawl

One-time2
  • Challenge Season Unlock$0.99
  • Unlock Card Crawl$4.99
None

Solitaire

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Card Crawl free?
Card Crawl is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Solitaire free?
Solitaire costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Card Crawl or Solitaire have ads?
Neither Card Crawl nor Solitaire shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Card Crawl or Solitaire?
Card Crawl ships an update monthly, and Solitaire monthly. Most recently, Card Crawl was updated on October 26, 2026 and Solitaire on October 26, 2026.

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