# Solitaire∙ vs Crescent Solitaire Classic

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Solitaire∙ at 6.7K against Crescent Solitaire Classic's 878. Solitaire∙ also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.6). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Solitaire∙ sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Crescent Solitaire Classic sells 3 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 — 4.6 for Solitaire∙ against 4.7 for Crescent Solitaire Classic. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Solitaire∙ has 6.7K ratings behind it against 878, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 81% of Solitaire∙'s written reviews are positive against 87% of Crescent Solitaire Classic's.

Solitaire∙ ships an update every 2 months, Crescent Solitaire Classic every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Solitaire∙ | Crescent Solitaire Classic |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (6.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/solitaire/id967659458/reviews) | **[4.7 (878 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crescent-solitaire-classic/id1179475180/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **6.7K** | 878 |
| Positive reviews | 80.9% of reviews | **87.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 22 MB | 105 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Funnerware](https://appshunter.io/developer/674121296) | [Glowing Eye Games Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/367607040) |

## What reviewers say

### Solitaire∙

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/solitaire/id967659458)

Enjoy a classic card game experience with enhanced features like reshuffling daily challenges and tracking random-shuffle victories. Customize your gameplay with various scoring options, hints, and infinite undo. Play in portrait or landscape mode and earn achievements.

**Highlights:** Reshuffle daily challenges, Track random-shuffle victories, Big, easy-to-read cards, Tap or drag to move, Guaranteed-winnable shuffles, Infinite Undo, Daily Challenges with trophies

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Permanent Ad Removal | $2.99 | one-time |
| Permanent Ad Removal | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and responsive
- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 💡 Customizable settings
- 🧠 Cognitively stimulating

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes or bugs
- 💰 Ads can be intrusive
- 🔄 Repetitive daily challenges
- 🔍 Unclear scoring system

**Reported bugs**

- Unwinnable daily challenges with identical card layouts
- Issues with card flipping and automatic card placement

**Requested features**

- Replay or reshuffle option for regular games
- More detailed game statistics and performance tracking
- Improved hint system with multiple suggestions


### Crescent Solitaire Classic

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crescent-solitaire-classic/id1179475180)

Experience a challenging and original solitaire card game using two decks. Clear the table by sequencing cards on foundations, with options to move cards between columns or shuffle when stuck. Features include hints, unlimited undo, and a tutorial.

**Highlights:** Two-deck card game, Sequence cards on foundations, Move cards between columns, Shuffle when stuck, Hint system, Unlimited undo, Score bonuses and builder mode

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Win This Round | $0.99 | one-time |
| Redeal Cards | $0.99 | one-time |
| Crescent Solitaire Classic - Remove Adverts | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great game
- 💡 Challenging but not impossible
- 🤔 Interesting scoring system
- 🤔 Addictive gameplay

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Game locks up
- 🤔 Scoring system not very clear
- 🤔 Too many ads

**Reported bugs**

- Score build mode not working as expected
- Game not loading past start screen

**Requested features**

- More levels of difficulty
- Improved scoring system
- Ability to access high scores


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Solitaire∙ free?

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

### Is Crescent Solitaire Classic free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Solitaire∙ or Crescent Solitaire Classic?

Crescent Solitaire Classic is rated higher. Solitaire∙ averages 4.6 out of 5 from 6.7K ratings, while Crescent Solitaire Classic averages 4.7 from 878 ratings.

### Do Solitaire∙ or Crescent Solitaire Classic have ads?

Both Solitaire∙ and Crescent Solitaire Classic show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Solitaire∙ or Crescent Solitaire Classic?

Solitaire∙ ships an update every 2 months, and Crescent Solitaire Classic every 3 months. Most recently, Solitaire∙ was updated on September 26, 2026 and Crescent Solitaire Classic on September 27, 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.*