# Elite Spider Solitaire vs Solitaire Zoo

The clearest difference is update cadence: Solitaire Zoo at every 2 weeks against Elite Spider Solitaire's every 4 months. Solitaire Zoo also leads on ratings volume (4.4K vs 11). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Elite Spider Solitaire sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Solitaire Zoo sells 13 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Elite Spider Solitaire against 4.7 for Solitaire Zoo. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Solitaire Zoo has 4.4K ratings behind it against 11, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 48% of Elite Spider Solitaire's written reviews are positive against 47% of Solitaire Zoo's.

Elite Spider Solitaire ships an update every 4 months, Solitaire Zoo every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 15, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Elite Spider Solitaire | Solitaire Zoo |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/elite-spider-solitaire/id964825232/reviews)** | [4.7 (4.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/solitaire-zoo/id6444123060/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 11 | **4.4K** |
| Positive reviews | **47.8% of reviews** | 46.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 114 MB | 137 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 12.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Andrey Kulakov](https://appshunter.io/developer/653086422) | [Shanghai Zhenglang Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/492012994) |

## What reviewers say

### Elite Spider Solitaire

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/elite-spider-solitaire/id964825232)

Experience classic Spider Solitaire with stunning HD graphics and customizable options. Collect rare cards, compete on leaderboards, and enjoy a realistic, personalized card game experience on any device.

**Highlights:** HD graphics, Customizable settings, Left-handed mode, Automatic save/load, Collectible rare cards, Game Center leaderboards

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Version | $0.99 | one-time |


### Solitaire Zoo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/solitaire-zoo/id6444123060)

Engage in classic Klondike Solitaire card games to unlock adorable animals, decorations, and themed zoo areas. Design your dream zoo offline and for free, while training your brain and relieving stress.

**Highlights:** Classic Klondike Solitaire gameplay, Unlock and collect cute animals, Design and decorate your own zoo, Offline play supported, Train your brain and relieve stress, Unlock new zoo areas and themes

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

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| One Time Offer | $0.99 | one-time |
| Treasure Tree | $0.99 | one-time |
| Coins 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Clover Wheel | $1.99 | one-time |
| Coins 3 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Endless Treasure (1st Offer) | $2.99 | one-time |
| Best Seller | $4.99 | one-time |
| Treasure Hunt | $4.99 | one-time |
| Endless Treasure (2nd Offer) | $4.99 | one-time |
| Endless Treasure (3rd Offer) | $7.99 | one-time |
| Surprise Bundle | $9.99 | one-time |
| Gorgeous Bundle | $19.99 | one-time |
| Luxury Bundle | $79.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Enjoyable game
- 🎨 Good graphics
- 🐯 Cute characters

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🚧 Too many ads
- 🔍 Small screen size
- 🐛 Glitches and freezing issues

**Reported bugs**

- Levels not properly explained
- Cards not staying on screen

**Requested features**

- Add new areas/levels
- Option to remove ads
- Bigger screen format


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Elite Spider Solitaire free?

Elite Spider Solitaire is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Solitaire Zoo free?

Solitaire Zoo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Elite Spider Solitaire or Solitaire Zoo?

Elite Spider Solitaire is rated higher. Elite Spider Solitaire averages 4.8 out of 5 from 11 ratings, while Solitaire Zoo averages 4.7 from 4.4K ratings.

### Do Elite Spider Solitaire or Solitaire Zoo have ads?

Both Elite Spider Solitaire and Solitaire Zoo show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Elite Spider Solitaire or Solitaire Zoo?

Elite Spider Solitaire ships an update every 4 months, and Solitaire Zoo every 2 weeks. Most recently, Elite Spider Solitaire was updated on September 15, 2026 and Solitaire Zoo on September 20, 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.*