# Solitaire Watch vs ArcadeOS

The clearest difference is rating: ArcadeOS at 3.0 against Solitaire Watch's 2.0. Solitaire Watch's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 26.5). On price, ratings volume, update cadence 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.

ArcadeOS holds the better App Store score, 3.0 against 2.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 2 respectively.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on November 6, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Solitaire Watch | ArcadeOS |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/solitaire-watch/id954158465/reviews) | **[3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arcadeos/id6802357931/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **2** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 93 MB | 33 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 26.5 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Autonomous](https://appshunter.io/developer/409037702) | [RetroApps LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1845420719) |

## What reviewers say

### Solitaire Watch

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/solitaire-watch/id954158465)

Enjoy classic Klondike solitaire on your Apple Watch and iPhone. Features quick sessions, readable cards, and smooth gameplay with daily challenges and customizable decks. Save and resume games instantly.

**Highlights:** Apple Watch and iPhone gameplay, Daily Challenge with solvable hands, Klondike in 1-card and 3-card modes, Optional Spiderette unlock, Hints, undo, auto-complete, Deck customization, Fast resume and save/restore

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### ArcadeOS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arcadeos/id6802357931)

Experience a full arcade with 65 original retro-style games on your iPhone, iPad, or Apple Watch. Enjoy diverse genres from racing to RPGs, all playable offline with instant resume and authentic chip audio. New games are added seasonally.

**Highlights:** 65 original retro-style games, Playable on iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch, Offline play with no internet required, Instant resume for all games, Authentic chip audio, New games added seasonally, No accounts, ads, or tracking

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Solitaire Watch free?

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

### Is ArcadeOS free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Solitaire Watch or ArcadeOS?

ArcadeOS is rated higher. Solitaire Watch averages 2.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while ArcadeOS averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Solitaire Watch or ArcadeOS have ads?

Neither Solitaire Watch nor ArcadeOS shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Solitaire Watch or ArcadeOS?

Solitaire Watch ships an update every 3 weeks, and ArcadeOS every 3 weeks. Most recently, Solitaire Watch was updated on November 6, 2026 and ArcadeOS on November 6, 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.*