Comparison

Simple vs Solitaire

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

Head to head
About

Simple

Enjoy a classic Klondike Solitaire experience on your smartphone. This game offers comfortable controls, allowing cards to move with a single tap or an optional button. Perfect for quick gaming sessions during commutes or while waiting.

Highlights
  • Classic Klondike Solitaire rules
  • One-tap card movement
  • Optional button controls
  • Undo function
  • Play during spare time
Features
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A simple and smooth version of the classic card game, Klondike Solitaire, optimized for smartphones! Enjoy the familiar classic Solitaire experience with controls designed for comfortable smartphone play. Move cards with a single tap and use convenient assist buttons for an even smoother experience. Perfect for a little brain training while commuting, waiting, or whenever you have a few minutes to spare! How to Play: In Klondike Solitaire, the goal is to move all the playing cards to the Foundation piles in order from Ace to King. On the tableau, cards can be stacked in descending order while alternating between red and black. Only a King can be placed in an empty column. Draw new cards from the stock, uncover face-down cards, organize the tableau, and move all the cards to the Foundations to win. Tips: * Prioritize columns with many face-down cards and try to uncover them as early as possible. * Use cards from the stock when they allow you to make a useful move, or when you have no other moves available. * If the initial layout leaves you unable to uncover even a single card, starting a new game may be the best choice. * You can enable an optional button for drawing cards from the stock, so you don't have to reach all the way to the edge of the screen every time.

About

Solitaire

Experience the classic Solitaire card game with a beautiful, fast, and user-friendly design. Enjoy stress-free gameplay with unlimited hints and undos, customizable options, and daily challenges to keep your mind active and help you unwind.

Highlights
  • Unlimited free hints and undos
  • Beautiful and clear card/background designs
  • Guaranteed winnable deals
  • Daily challenges with trophies
  • Custom game modes (Draw-1, Draw-3, Vegas scoring)
  • Left and right-handed modes
  • Detailed statistics tracking
Features
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Play the authentic, classic Solitaire you know and love! Download for FREE today. This is the beautiful, fast, and user-friendly Solitaire you've been looking for. We designed every detail for a smooth and peaceful game, from the sharp, readable cards to the straightforward gameplay. It's the perfect way to unwind and keep your mind active. Why You'll Love This Solitaire: • Stress-Free Gameplay: With unlimited free hints and undos, you can play at your own comfortable pace. • Beautiful & Clear Design: Choose from multiple card styles and backgrounds designed for maximum readability. • Guaranteed Winnable Deals: Play hands that are guaranteed to have at least one winning solution. • Daily Challenges: Solve a unique challenge each day to earn crowns and special trophies for your collection. • Custom Game Modes: Play Draw-1 for an easy game or Draw-3 to challenge yourself. Vegas scoring is also available. • Left and Right-Handed Mode: Play comfortably no matter how you hold your device. • Detailed Statistics: Track your progress and see your skills improve over time. Install today and join millions who unwind with the classic game of Solitaire.

Screenshots

Simple3 screens
Solitaire4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Simple at none against Solitaire's 1. Solitaire's advantage is ratings volume (251K vs 709) and update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 5 months). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads 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. Solitaire sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Simple asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Simple against 4.8 for Solitaire. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Solitaire has 251K ratings behind it against 709, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 80% of Simple's written reviews are positive against 87% of Solitaire's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Simple ships an update every 5 months, Solitaire every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Simple versus Solitaire: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSimpleSolitaire
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (709 ratings)4.8 (251K ratings) — better
Positive reviews80.0% of reviews86.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings709251K — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported — betterFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank—#59 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.615.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size17 MB66 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperKENTA OKAMURAnerByte GmbH

Customer experience

Simple

All ratings706 ratings
Positive91.8%
Neutral5.4%
Negative2.8%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive80.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative20.0%

Solitaire

All ratings246,078 ratings
Positive95.2%
Neutral3.0%
Negative1.8%
Written reviews5,456 reviews
Positive86.7%
Neutral5.1%
Negative8.2%

Bugs and requests

Simple

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Solitaire

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Incorrect scoring or statistics tracking
  • Inability to exit ads or return to game
  • Freezing or crashing on certain devices

Requested features

4 requests
  • Option to disable hints or auto-complete
  • Ability to track personal win/loss history
  • Multiplayer or leaderboard functionality
  • Larger card sizes for better visibility

In-app purchases

None

Simple

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Solitaire

One-time1
  • Solitaire No Ads$7.99

Questions

Is Simple free?
Simple is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Solitaire free?
Solitaire is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Simple or Solitaire?
Solitaire is rated higher. Simple averages 4.7 out of 5 from 709 ratings, while Solitaire averages 4.8 from 251K ratings.
Do Simple or Solitaire have ads?
Both Simple and Solitaire show ads.
Which is updated more often, Simple or Solitaire?
Simple ships an update every 5 months, and Solitaire every 5 weeks. Most recently, Simple was updated on October 24, 2026 and Solitaire on October 31, 2026.

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