Comparison

Solitaire Watch vs Solitaire but Better

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

Head to head
About

Solitaire Watch

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
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Solitaire Watch brings classic solitaire back to Apple Watch and iPhone with quick sessions, readable cards, and smooth modern play. Play Klondike in 1-card or 3-card mode, choose one-touch or two-touch controls, and jump back into saved games instantly. Every day features a verified solvable Daily Challenge, so every player tackles the same winnable hand. Features: - Apple Watch and iPhone gameplay - Daily Challenge built from verified solvable Klondike hands - Klondike in 1-card and 3-card modes - Spiderette as an optional unlock for players who want a tougher variant - Hints, undo, auto-complete, move tracking, and best-time history - Deck customization with collectible card packs - Fast resume and reliable save/restore Built for short watch sessions, full-screen iPhone play, and the satisfying feel of solitaire anywhere.

About

Solitaire but Better

Enjoy a classic card game experience with customizable styles and gameplay options. Play offline with saved progress and no interruptions from ads or purchases.

Highlights
  • Draw one or draw three
  • Random and winnable deals
  • Hints and undo functionality
  • Customizable table and card styles
  • Full offline play
  • Daily streaks and personal records
  • Saved game state
Features
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The classic Klondike you know and love but with no ads, subscriptions, or in-app purchases. Choose draw one or draw three, then play by dragging cards or tapping a card to send it to a legal destination. Set the deal mix anywhere from random to 100% verified winnable deals. Choose the table and card style that suits you. Classic uses green felt, clean typography, and familiar illustrated court cards. Vintage pairs burgundy felt with wood-block inspired cards and letterpress details. You can switch styles without restarting your deal. Features: - Draw one and draw three - Random and verified winnable deals - Hints and undo - Optional automatic foundation moves - Restart the same deal - Unlimited stock passes - Daily streaks, streak freezes, and personal records - Classic green and Vintage burgundy card-table styles - A card cascade on every win - Sound and haptic feedback controls - Full offline play - Game state saved on your device The app has no accounts, collects no data, and doesn't require any internet. Close it at any time and return to the same deal.

Screenshots

Solitaire Watch3 screens
Solitaire but Better4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Solitaire but Better at 5.0 against Solitaire Watch's 2.0. Solitaire Watch's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Solitaire but Better holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Solitaire Watch versus Solitaire but Better: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSolitaire WatchSolitaire but Better
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings11
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPod, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size93 MB19 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAutonomousELIZABETH ANNE HUTTON

Customer experience

Solitaire Watch

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Solitaire but Better

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Solitaire Watch

No in-app purchases

None

Solitaire but Better

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Solitaire Watch free?
Solitaire Watch is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Solitaire but Better free?
Solitaire but Better is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Solitaire Watch or Solitaire but Better?
Solitaire but Better is rated higher. Solitaire Watch averages 2.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Solitaire but Better averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Solitaire Watch or Solitaire but Better have ads?
Neither Solitaire Watch nor Solitaire but Better shows ads.

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