# Simple vs Solitaire by Staple Games

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Solitaire by Staple Games at 543K against Simple's 706. Solitaire by Staple Games also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 5 months) and device support (4 vs 2). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Simple against 4.8 for Solitaire by Staple Games. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Solitaire by Staple Games has 543K ratings behind it against 706, 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 78% of Solitaire by Staple Games's.

Simple ships an update every 5 months, Solitaire by Staple Games every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 14, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Simple | Solitaire by Staple Games |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (706 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-solitaire/id951537660/reviews) | **[4.8 (543K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/solitaire-by-staple-games/id1454538656/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 706 | **543K** |
| Positive reviews | **80.0% of reviews** | 77.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | Ad-supported |
| Size | 17 MB | 45 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Vision Pro** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [KENTA OKAMURA](https://appshunter.io/developer/688249455) | [Staple Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1454538415) |

## 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 by Staple Games

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/solitaire-by-staple-games/id1454538656)

A classic card game designed to sharpen your mind with straightforward, intuitive gameplay. Enjoy a distraction-free experience with essential features for a timeless challenge.

**Highlights:** Draw 1 or 3 cards, Intuitive tap to play, Intelligent auto-complete, Right or left handed play, Auto-save progress, Unlimited undo, Dark Mode

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth gameplay
- 👍 No ads
- 👍 Simple and straightforward
- 👍 Relaxing and enjoyable
- 👍 Large and readable cards

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes or freezes
- 🔋 Ads can drain battery
- 🔍 Difficulty levels too easy or too hard

**Reported bugs**

- Games sometimes unsolvable
- Delayed card movement response

**Requested features**

- Option to adjust difficulty levels
- Ability to track game statistics
- Landscape mode for larger cards


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Simple free?

Simple is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Solitaire by Staple Games free?

Solitaire by Staple Games is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Simple or Solitaire by Staple Games?

Solitaire by Staple Games is rated higher. Simple averages 4.7 out of 5 from 706 ratings, while Solitaire by Staple Games averages 4.8 from 543K ratings.

### Do Simple or Solitaire by Staple Games have ads?

Both Simple and Solitaire by Staple Games show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Simple or Solitaire by Staple Games?

Simple ships an update every 5 months, and Solitaire by Staple Games every 2 months. Most recently, Simple was updated on September 14, 2026 and Solitaire by Staple Games on September 26, 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.*