# Simple vs Solitaire

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.

Both are free to download. Solitaire sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Simple asks for nothing beyond the download.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Simple | Solitaire |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (709 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-solitaire/id951537660/reviews) | **[4.8 (251K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/solitaire-cards-games-classic/id1073936461/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 709 | **251K** |
| Positive reviews | 80.0% of reviews | **86.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#59** |
| Size | 17 MB | 66 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [KENTA OKAMURA](https://appshunter.io/developer/688249455) | [nerByte GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/326478818) |

## What reviewers say

### Simple

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-solitaire/id951537660)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Solitaire

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/solitaire-cards-games-classic/id1073936461)

**Currently charting:** #59 Top Free · Card, #82 Top Free · Board (US App Store)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Solitaire No Ads | $7.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun to play
- 🚀 Smooth gameplay
- 🎨 Customizable backgrounds and card designs
- 💡 Helpful hints and auto-complete features
- 🕰️ Relaxing way to pass time

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Ads can be intrusive or difficult to close
- 🤔 Inconsistent scoring/statistics
- 🐛 Occasional freezing or glitches
- 🕰️ Slow card animations or delays

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

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


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*