# Simple vs Card Merge Master

The clearest difference is rating: Simple at 4.7 against Card Merge Master's 4.0. Simple also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 7) and review sentiment (80% vs 50%). Card Merge Master's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 5 months) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Card Merge Master sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Simple asks for nothing beyond the download.

Simple holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Simple has 706 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 80% of Simple's written reviews are positive against 50% of Card Merge Master's.

Simple ships an update every 5 months, Card Merge Master every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 14, 2026 and August 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Simple | Card Merge Master |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (706 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-solitaire/id951537660/reviews)** | [4.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/card-merge-master/id6444941556/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **706** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | **80.0% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 17 MB | 253 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [KENTA OKAMURA](https://appshunter.io/developer/688249455) | [App Lock LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1822372649) |

## 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


### Card Merge Master

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/card-merge-master/id6444941556)

Challenge your mind by merging three identical numerical cards to solve puzzles and complete levels. Earn rewards, unlock new categories, and sharpen your observation skills in this relaxing puzzle game.

**Highlights:** Merge 3 identical numerical cards, Solve puzzles and complete levels, Unlock new categories, Earn rewards, Sharpen observation skills, Relaxing gameplay

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Coins Small | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remove ads | $3.99 | one-time |
| Coins Medium | $4.99 | one-time |
| Coins Large | $9.99 | one-time |
| Coins Very Large | $19.99 | one-time |
| Coins Extra Large | $39.99 | one-time |
| Coins Ultra Large | $79.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Simple free?

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

### Is Card Merge Master free?

Card Merge Master is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Simple or Card Merge Master?

Simple is rated higher. Simple averages 4.7 out of 5 from 706 ratings, while Card Merge Master averages 4.0 from 5 ratings.

### Do Simple or Card Merge Master have ads?

Both Simple and Card Merge Master show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Simple or Card Merge Master?

Simple ships an update every 5 months, and Card Merge Master every 2 months. Most recently, Simple was updated on September 14, 2026 and Card Merge Master on August 18, 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.*