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Solitaire by Playstudios, Inc. is a classic solitaire game that many users find relaxing and mentally stimulating, but recent updates have introduced an overwhelming number of intrusive ads, frequent crashes, and undesirable UI changes, leading to significant user frustration and a decline in satisfaction.

4.7★ lifetime (936,775) Free + in-app purchases since 2011 by Playstudios, Inc. updated 0.8 mo ago recent negative 45% 120 reviews across 4 regions
Ads Crashes & Freezing UI/UX Changes Shop & Rewards Issues Game Difficulty/Fairness
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recent reviews across 4 regions, vs the 4.7★ lifetime average

Solitaire by Playstudios, Inc. is a popular card game known for its relaxing gameplay and brain-exercising benefits. However, recent updates have significantly degraded the user experience, primarily due to an excessive amount of intrusive ads, frequent app crashes, and disliked changes to the game's interface and card design.

What users like

  • Many users find the game relaxing and a good way to exercise their brain.R6R10R11R13
  • The game offers features like undo, hints, and reveals, which are appreciated by players.R63

What users complain about

  • The game now features an excessive number of intrusive ads, including pop-ups during gameplay and unskippable ads that prevent users from continuing.R2R3R4R5
  • Many users report frequent app crashes, freezing, and loading issues, making the game unplayable.R12R22R34R51
  • Recent updates have changed the UI and card appearance, with many users disliking the new 'child-like' or 'cartoonish' card designs and altered layouts.R8R40R46R48
  • The in-app shop is frequently reported as not loading or being inaccessible, preventing users from redeeming coins or purchasing items.R17R18R26R32
  • Some users feel the game deals unplayable hands or forces reveals, suggesting a manipulated difficulty to encourage ad views or purchases.R7R24R38R47
  • The option to remove ads is now a subscription model, which is disliked by users who prefer a one-time purchase.R1R36
  • Some users who paid for an ad-free experience still report seeing ads.R58R83R201

Latest update · v2.1.393.4

What the developer says changed (the verdict above weighs this against what reviewers report):

Thank you for playing! We've been busy behind the scenes to make your experience more enjoyable.

Recurring themes

Ads negative
Many users are highly frustrated with the increase in ads, including pop-ups during gameplay, unskippable ads, and ads that prevent them from exiting or continuing the game. Some ads auto-open the browser or App Store, and the 'x' button to close ads is often difficult to find or non-functional.R2R3R4R5
Crashes & Freezing negative
A significant number of recent reviews report the app frequently crashing, freezing mid-game, or failing to load at all. This issue often requires users to force-close the app or even restart their device, making the game unplayable. The developer's notes mention making the experience 'more enjoyable,' but recent reviews contradict this by reporting increased instability.R12R22R34R51
UI/UX Changes negative
Users are unhappy with recent changes to the game's user interface and card aesthetics. Complaints include cards appearing 'child-like' or 'cartoonish,' larger fonts, cards being positioned too low or squashed on screen, broken left-handed mode, and the removal of landscape mode.R8R40R46R48
Shop & Rewards Issues negative
Many players report that the in-game shop does not load or is inaccessible, preventing them from using earned coins to buy hints, themes, or other items. Some also note that rewards or earned themes have disappeared.R17R18R26R32
Game Difficulty/Fairness negative
Some users express frustration with the game's perceived difficulty, claiming it deals unplayable hands or forces them to use 'reveal' features, which often require watching ads. This suggests a potentially manipulated algorithm to drive ad revenue.R7R24R38R47

Who it's for

This app is for users who enjoy classic Solitaire and are looking for a relaxing, brain-stimulating game R6R11. It might appeal to those who don't mind frequent and intrusive ads, or who are willing to pay a yearly subscription to remove them R1R36. It is NOT for users who expect a seamless, ad-free experience, or who are easily frustrated by app crashes, UI changes, or perceived unfair game mechanics R2R12R48.

Evidence note: The recent reviews skew heavily negative, particularly regarding ads and technical issues, which contrasts sharply with the high lifetime rating. This indicates a significant negative trajectory in user satisfaction following recent updates.

Frequently asked

How much does Solitaire by Playstudios cost to remove ads?
To remove ads, Solitaire by Playstudios offers a subscription model, costing $10 per year, rather than a one-time purchase R1R36.
Are there many ads in Solitaire by Playstudios?
Yes, recent reviews indicate there are many ads, including pop-up ads in the middle of a game, between games, and banner ads during play, with some being unskippable or difficult to close R2R4R9R14.
Does Solitaire by Playstudios crash frequently?
Yes, many recent users report that the app frequently crashes, freezes, or has loading issues, making it difficult to complete games or even open the app R12R22R51R54.
Have there been recent changes to the game's appearance?
Yes, recent updates have changed the card appearance, with users describing them as bigger, bolder, 'child-like,' or 'cartoonish,' and some report issues with card placement on screen R8R40R46R48.

What reviewers actually said

Built only from these 120 real reviews (foreign ones translated). Superscripts jump to the quote here. Apple has no per-review links, so [ref] opens that app's reviews on the App Store.

  1. [R6] 5/5 · US Solitaire Classic: Love it, very relaxing.
  2. [R10] 5/5 · US Great: It’s. My go to a lot. Thanks.
  3. [R11] 4/5 · US Solitaire: Solidarity is a great game it exercises you brain. When my kids are on there iPads it is a game that they can learn from not like addictive game that is not useful
  4. [R13] 5/5 · US Jenny: Great game and don't need a partner!
  5. [R63] 5/5 · US The BEST!: No timer and can really practice to switch to paid games! And there’s an undo and hints and reveals. Perfect learning and mastering game!
  6. [R2] 1/5 · US Stop intrusive ads now!: I have loved this game for years. But now, suddenly, there are pop up ads in the MIDDLE OF A GAME. Stop these immediately or I’ll delete this game.
  7. [R3] 3/5 · US Meh: Yeah the Ads are getting bad.
  8. [R4] 1/5 · US STILL SCREAMING noise from banner adds while in the middle of a game.: Do you really think that the adds opening the browser and App Store between games is going to get people to install other games? It’s more likely to aggravate people into uninstalling this game. There’s a banner add that keeps popping up while i’m playing that plays an annoying sound. It’s startling and jarring, i don’t mind th
  9. [R5] 2/5 · US Ads: I know you have to have them but its just to daggone many
  10. [R12] 1/5 · US Crashes on opening: Crashes on startup. M5 Pro, 26.5.
  11. [R22] 4/5 · US Suddenly Stuck: I love this Solitaire game but as of today, it will not load. I am not sure what to do. I came here hoping there was an update, but do not see anything that will help.
  12. [R34] 5/5 · US Updates: Last week I took the requested update, I’ve had nothing but trouble with the game since. It stutters, never can get under 2 1/2 minutes per game. And loading the game to play is 3x as long.
  13. [R51] 2/5 · US Game crashes a lot.: The game now crashes sometimes several times a game. I tried reinstalling it which caused me to lose all of my themes, and it continues to crash anyway.
  14. [R8] 3/5 · US Leave things the way they were!: I love playing this game and your spider! I paid to access your games. I stopped playing solitaire because on my iPad the cards are lower down and the cards flip over like wet noodle. The new cards are child like. I wish gave us a choice! I use to love playing this game! But you had to keep fiddling with it! I hate the new look of the cards! I also hate “Stuck, Try
  15. [R40] 5/5 · US It WAS great but now display is messed up: I don’t know what happened in the past few days, but somehow, in landscape mode on the iPad, the cards appear lower down on the screen by an inch or two. So eventually as I start building a column of cards, their appearance gets squashed and unreadable. Tried deleting and reinstalling, no change. It’s not really playable for me anymore. 😕
  16. [R46] 1/5 · US Solitaire: This was an awesome Solitaire game until the latest update.It has enlarged the numbers and suit icons with no option to return to a smaller font……sigh!!!!!
  17. [R48] 1/5 · US Cards are bigger? I hate it: The card faces just changed on me so I assume there was an update. They are now big and bold. It may seem stupid but I hate it enough to stop playing. I am now looking for another app.
  18. [R17] 5/5 · US How do you report a bug?: My shop won’t load, and hasn’t loaded in a while. I would like to buy hints again
  19. [R18] 3/5 · US Shop: The game is good and I don’t mind the ads, but the shop only loaded the first time I used the game and I haven’t had access to it since then. It’s just a continuous loading screen
  20. [R26] 5/5 · US Love playing: I love this game. The only thing I have a problem with is the shop. I can’t access it to use my coins. 😫
  21. [R32] 1/5 · US The shop is not working: What is the purpose of obtaining the coins if you can not open the shop?
  22. [R7] 3/5 · US It is what it is.: I prefer this version of solitaire however, I consistently begin games that seem impossible to figure out; best of luck to all those seeking challenges games😉🤝💯
  23. [R24] 1/5 · US Mathematical Anomalies: This game is maliciously designed to deal you unplayable game after unplayable game, in an attempt to force you into advertising, be it by starting a new game, or using the reveal feature.
  24. [R38] 1/5 · US I hope you like ads: I used to love playing this game up until a week ago when I suddenly noticed that it was cheating. It forces you to reveal cards, and the only way to reveal cards is to watch ads or pay real money to buy a ton of reveals. It used to be once every game or two I needed to use a reveal. Now every single game I play forces me to watch anywhere from 5 to 10 ads per game to reveal c
  25. [R47] 3/5 · US Refuses to admit defeat: The program has a bug that does not let you get a game over when there are no more moves. It forces you to keep playing and the hints just keeps telling you to keep redrawing. The only way to win is the unwindable game is to watch an ad for a reveal. I tried replaying 3 times to see if I could but it was impossible. But the game refused to admit it and just kept trying to
  26. [R1] 1/5 · US $10 a year to remove the ads.: Been enjoying the game for a while and finally decided to go ahead and buy the game. I was very disappointed to see they are only selling subscriptions. Will delete the game and play somewhere else.
  27. [R36] 2/5 · US Pricing model is horrendous: The app/game itself works fine, but they have ads in between every single game that are incredibly obnoxious considering you need to push an 'x' button 3-4 times to get out of it. When wanting to purchase an ad-free version of the app, they have subscription tiers! You can't just make a one time purchase to get rid of ads. This is honestly disgusting.
  28. [R58] 1/5 · US I got bamboozled: I paid for a year ads free and there are still ads so that sucks.
  29. [R83] 4/5 · US Love it, however: I’ve played this game for years and even have the ad free, and I love it. It’s my favorite solitaire app I’ve ever tried. However, I logged in today and all of the themes I’d earned were gone, including the one I’ve used none stop since I got it over a year ago. I really want them back, I really liked them and worked hard to get them
  30. [R201] 3/5 · GB Crashing: I used to love this app and play it daily but recently it crashed and I’ve deleted and re downloaded it bits still frozen so I can no longer play. Very disappointing especially as I pay a subscription on it.
  31. [R9] 1/5 · US ANNOYING ADS: I can’t even use the app anymore!! It’s ad after ad after ad! There’s not even an x button anywhere. HOW AM I SUPPOSED TO PLAY THE GAME! TERRIBLE!!
  32. [R14] 1/5 · US Way too many ads!!!!!!!!!: I have begun my day with this game for years. But recently the ads are increasingly obnoxious. And they cannot be turned off. I want one quick game. I don’t want to sit and watch about shaving my pubic hair or playing other games that are relentlessly in my face. I wish the distributors of this game would reduce the number of ads by at least 75%. It’s ridiculous.
  33. [R54] 1/5 · US App freezes constantly: This game is almost unusable. Keeps freezing.

Synthesized from 120 recent App Store reviews · updated July 2026 · View on the App Store