Comparison

I'll Pass! vs Solitaire Retro Deck‌

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

Head to head
About

I'll Pass!

This card and chip game is easy to learn and addictive. Players strategically choose to play chips or take cards, aiming for the fewest points. Compete against AI opponents or friends with local multiplayer.

Highlights
  • Easy to learn gameplay
  • Addictive card and chip mechanics
  • Strategic decision making
  • Play against virtual opponents
  • Local multiplayer option
Features
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A quick, addictive push-your-luck card game played with chips. Play a PASS chip, or take the card... and every chip sitting on it. Fewest points at the end wins. You start with just 11 chips, so choose wisely: take the risk, or say "I'll Pass!" Don't know the rules? Mr. Pass will teach you as you go. Solo play against a cast of bot opponents, each with their own personality and strategy, is always free (supported by either a short ad after each game, or a one-time in-app purchase). Want to play real people? Try Live Play! It's free each day, with additional games supported by watching an ad, or a one-time in-app purchase. Say "no thanks" to ordinary games. Don't pass up "I'll Pass!"

About

Solitaire Retro Deck‌

Experience classic FreeCell solitaire with a strategic draw-3 challenge. Enjoy unlimited moves and a charming retro cartoon style. Special levels offer a unique target card hunt for added excitement.

Highlights
  • Classic FreeCell gameplay
  • Fixed draw-3 challenge
  • Unlimited moves
  • Special target card levels
  • Retro cartoon art style
  • Relaxing atmosphere
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Classic FreeCell solitaire with a fixed draw-3 challenge. Pure strategy, no distractions. No move limits, no time pressure – just you and the cards. Solitaire Retro Deck brings back the beloved FreeCell gameplay with a charming cartoon retro style. The draw-3 mode is fixed, offering a consistent and engaging challenge for every hand. Authentic FreeCell Rules Follow standard FreeCell mechanics: move all cards to the foundation piles in ascending order by suit. Plan your moves carefully and test your logical thinking. Unlimited Moves, Complete Freedom No move limit means you can think through every possibility. Experiment, backtrack, and find the perfect sequence. Great for casual relaxation or serious puzzle solving. Special Levels: Find the Target Card to Win After a set number of regular levels, a special mode appears. Search through the tableau to locate a specific target card. Once found, you instantly clear the level – a refreshing twist that adds excitement.Fixed Draw-3 Mode, More Options Per Turn The game uses a draw-3 system by default, revealing three cards at a time for greater strategic flexibility. No switching needed – just focus on the game. Cartoon Retro Style, Easy on the Eyes Cute cartoon-style card designs with vintage color palettes. Clean interface, smooth animations, and relaxing background music create a timeless gaming atmosphere. Solitaire Retro Deck – classic never gets old. Sharpen your mind and unwind with every deal. Start playing today!

Screenshots

I'll Pass!4 screens
Solitaire Retro Deck‌4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: I'll Pass! at 100% against Solitaire Retro Deck‌'s 59%. I'll Pass! also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.8). Solitaire Retro Deck‌'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 4 weeks). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. I'll Pass! sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Solitaire Retro Deck‌ asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

I'll Pass! holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Solitaire Retro Deck‌ has 2.7K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of I'll Pass!'s written reviews are positive against 59% of Solitaire Retro Deck‌'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

I'll Pass! ships an update every 4 weeks, Solitaire Retro Deck‌ every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on September 14, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
I'll Pass! versus Solitaire Retro Deck‌: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterI'll Pass!Solitaire Retro Deck‌
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (4 ratings) — better4.8 (2.7K ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better59.3% of reviews
Number of ratings42.7K — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeksEvery 4 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size46 MB124 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperTim Fischer权辉 戴

Customer experience

I'll Pass!

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Solitaire Retro Deck‌

All ratings2,704 ratings
Positive96.3%
Neutral2.0%
Negative1.7%
Written reviews86 reviews
Positive59.3%
Neutral3.5%
Negative37.2%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

I'll Pass!

One-time2
  • Remove Ads$1.99
  • Host Multi-Player Games$2.99
None

Solitaire Retro Deck‌

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is I'll Pass! free?
I'll Pass! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Solitaire Retro Deck‌ free?
Solitaire Retro Deck‌ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, I'll Pass! or Solitaire Retro Deck‌?
I'll Pass! is rated higher. I'll Pass! averages 5.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Solitaire Retro Deck‌ averages 4.8 from 2.7K ratings.
Do I'll Pass! or Solitaire Retro Deck‌ have ads?
Both I'll Pass! and Solitaire Retro Deck‌ show ads.
Which is updated more often, I'll Pass! or Solitaire Retro Deck‌?
I'll Pass! ships an update every 4 weeks, and Solitaire Retro Deck‌ every 4 days. Most recently, I'll Pass! was updated on September 14, 2026 and Solitaire Retro Deck‌ on October 2, 2026.

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