Head-to-head

Solitaire.com vs ⋆Solitaire

Solitaire.com 4.7★ · Free + IAP 55

Winner ⋆Solitaire

⋆Solitaire 4.7★ · Free + IAP 60

While both Solitaire apps struggle with intrusive ads and performance issues, ⋆Solitaire has a slight edge due to its more established user base and a wider range of reported features, despite recent negative updates.

Full reviews: Solitaire.com · ⋆Solitaire

Both Solitaire.com and ⋆Solitaire offer free Solitaire gameplay with in-app purchases, but recent updates have plagued both with excessive ads and performance problems. Solitaire.com users frequently report freezing and an inability to remove ads, while ⋆Solitaire users also complain about ads, but some appreciate its long-standing features and daily challenges.

Head to head

Features edge: ⋆Solitaire^R4^R28^R33^R36

Solitaire.com Solitaire.com offers a 'Journey' challenge mode that some users enjoy ^R4. However, some users report not being able to find other game modes like Freecell or Spider, despite being advertised ^R36. The game also has an 'auto finish' feature that some users dislike ^R28^R33 and offers hints with a 'magic wand' .

⋆Solitaire ⋆Solitaire has daily challenges and offers other game modes like Spider . Users mention a 'shop' for buying hints and customizing themes, though many report it being broken or inaccessible ^R72^R74. There are also 'MyVIPRewards' and event rewards, which some users lament have been removed or are unredeemable . The app also has a left-handed mode, which some users report as broken .

Ease of Use tie^R1^R4^R9^R13

Solitaire.com Users frequently report Solitaire.com becoming extremely slow, laggy, and freezing, making the game frustrating to play ^R1^R4^R9^R22. Some users also experience issues where the app locks up their phone ^R25 or gets stuck in ads, requiring them to close and reopen the app ^R13.

⋆Solitaire ⋆Solitaire also suffers from freezing and crashing issues, particularly after recent updates . Some users report card display issues, with cards appearing lower or squashed on the screen . The app's 'shop' is frequently reported as not loading or being inaccessible ^R72^R74.

Reliability tie^R1^R4^R9^R13

Solitaire.com Solitaire.com has significant reliability issues, with many users reporting the game freezing, becoming slow and laggy, or locking up their device ^R1^R4^R9^R22. Some users also report being stuck in ads with no way to exit, forcing them to restart the app ^R13.

⋆Solitaire ⋆Solitaire also has reliability problems, with users experiencing crashes on opening , the game not loading , and frequent freezing, especially after updates . Some users report issues with ads freezing and preventing gameplay .

Price/Value tie^R3^R7^R9^R10

Solitaire.com Solitaire.com is free with in-app purchases, but users are frustrated by the overwhelming number of ads, often appearing after every game, between button presses, or even in the middle of a game ^R3^R7^R9^R10. Some users state they would pay to remove ads but the option is not available ^R12^R15.

⋆Solitaire ⋆Solitaire is also free with in-app purchases, but users are highly critical of the intrusive and excessive ads, which appear between games, in the middle of games, or as pop-ups . Many ads are reported to be difficult or impossible to close, forcing app restarts . Some users are disappointed that the ad-free option is a $10/year subscription rather than a one-time purchase ^R61.

Support tie^R25^R34^R72^R74

Solitaire.com One user contacted support about freezing issues and was given a troubleshooting step (toggle WiFi), which did not resolve the problem ^R34. There is also a report of the app forcing an update ^R25.

⋆Solitaire Users report issues with the shop not loading ^R72^R74 and the disappearance of reward systems , indicating potential lack of responsiveness to user issues or changes in features without clear communication. One user who paid a subscription for ⋆Solitaire still experienced crashing .

Pick Solitaire.com if

You are looking for a simple Solitaire game and are willing to tolerate frequent ads and potential performance issues, hoping for a 'new version' fix .

Pick ⋆Solitaire if

You prefer an app with more features like daily challenges and customization options, even if some of these features are currently buggy or inaccessible ^R72^R74. You might also consider paying the $10/year subscription if the ad experience becomes unbearable ^R61.

Evidence note: Both apps have a high volume of recent negative reviews, primarily focused on excessive and unavoidable ads, as well as performance issues like freezing and lagging. The lifetime ratings are high, but recent sentiment is much lower, indicating a decline in user experience. The free-vs-paid asymmetry is evident, as much of the negativity stems from the free tier's ad monetization, with ⋆Solitaire offering a subscription to remove ads, which some users find too expensive ^R61.

Frequently asked

Do Solitaire.com and ⋆Solitaire have a lot of ads?

Yes, both Solitaire.com and ⋆Solitaire are heavily criticized by users for having an excessive number of intrusive ads, often appearing after every game, between actions, or even in the middle of gameplay ^R3^R7^R15. Many users report that these ads are long, difficult to close, or force them to restart the app ^R13.

Are there performance issues with Solitaire.com or ⋆Solitaire?

Yes, users frequently report performance issues with both apps; Solitaire.com is described as extremely slow, laggy, and freezing ^R1^R4^R9^R22, while ⋆Solitaire also experiences crashes, freezing, and issues with the game not loading, especially after recent updates .

Can you remove ads in these Solitaire apps?

For Solitaire.com, some users express a desire to pay to remove ads but report that the app does not support that option ^R12^R15. For ⋆Solitaire, users can remove ads by purchasing a subscription, which costs $10 per year, but some users are disappointed it's not a one-time purchase ^R61.

What reviewers actually said

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[R4] Solitaire.com 2/5 · US Freezes: I would rate this game 4 or 5 stars but it has become really slow and laggy. I enjoy the “Journey” challenges so the freezing and lagginess makes the timed challenges very frustrating. Please fix asap. Thank you.
[R28] Solitaire.com 1/5 · US Hmmmm: Not crazy about the “auto finish”
[R33] Solitaire.com 3/5 · US Read: It always does most of the work for me I really don’t like that
[R36] Solitaire.com 3/5 · US Kinda sad: I love solitaire but when I downloaded the app I was told there was a freecell game mode and a spider game mode an I haven't been able to find either way I misinformed?also there are lots of adds every minute or so and that really is irritating.
[R1] Solitaire.com 1/5 · US Bogs down: I purposely seemed this particular game out because I loved it so much when I first downloaded it onto my IPad but now it’s a pain to play. It is extremely slow and locks up. I suppose I will have to search for something else =(
[R9] Solitaire.com 3/5 · US Lagging lately: I love this game. It used to go faster. Lately it seems like the cards get stuck. I even updated my phone thinking it was that but the cards are still sticking. Also too many ads.
[R13] Solitaire.com 2/5 · US Can’t play multiple times: I had to close the app each time I left it or finished a game in order to get the ads to go away.
[R3] Solitaire.com 3/5 · US Liar ! Ads Ads Ads . No ads is a lie !: I played 2 games & had to wait on a Ad to finish - to play another game - just like games that don’t promise no ads !
[R7] Solitaire.com 2/5 · US Excessive ads: There are so many ads that the game is becoming unplayable.
[R10] Solitaire.com 1/5 · US Ads: Too many ads
[R25] Solitaire.com 1/5 · US Forced adoption: This program locked up my phone to force me to upgrade a game program that I like to the newest version.
[R34] Solitaire.com 1/5 · US Game keeps freezing and lagging: The issue with over abundance of ads seems to be resolved. However the games continually freezes after turning about 3 cards on my iPad. I contacted Fetch and the told me to go the Settings and toggle WiFi off/on. Doesn’t really help. Totally frustrated.
[R72] ⋆Solitaire 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
[R74] ⋆Solitaire 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
[R15] Solitaire.com 3/5 · US Great app but WAY too many ads: I’d love to pay to remove them but the app doesn’t support that. I’ll finish a game, have a pop up ad play, then after the ad ends I’ll click “New Game” and get another ad. Two ads within 30 seconds and one button press is insane. I appreciate that they keep the app free for us to use but I’d literally give my own money to have a more seamless app experience here. R
[R22] Solitaire.com 1/5 · US Update: The game is slow and freezing now
[R12] Solitaire.com 3/5 · US Too many Ads: It’s one of the nicest Solitaire games. Why don’t you just charge a few bucks to stop the ads.
[R61] ⋆Solitaire 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.

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