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Head-to-head

⋆Solitaire vs Solitaire Ⓞ

⋆Solitaire 4.7★ · Free + IAP 75
Winner ⋆Solitaire
Solitaire Ⓞ 4.7★ · Free + IAP · ⚠ stale 70

Choose ⋆Solitaire for a slightly better experience overall.

While both apps are popular solitaire options with free and paid tiers, ⋆Solitaire edges out Solitaire Ⓞ due to slightly higher user satisfaction and fewer complaints about ads. Users of both apps express frustration over intrusive ads, but ⋆Solitaire has a slightly better balance of positive feedback.

Head to head

features tieR2R8R9R72
⋆Solitaire Users appreciate the classic solitaire experience and find it relaxing, though some want more control over settings and card designs R2R8R9.
Solitaire Ⓞ Users also enjoy the game but desire more options for ad removal and better control over settings R72.
ease of use edge: ⋆SolitaireR20R28R49R75
⋆Solitaire Many users find it easy to play, but some report issues with ads interrupting gameplay R20R28R49.
Solitaire Ⓞ Users enjoy the game but complain about the difficulty of closing ads and navigating the interface R75.
reliability tieR16R36R45R70
⋆Solitaire Some users report crashes and bugs, especially after updates R16R36R45.
Solitaire Ⓞ Users also report similar issues with crashes and ads that prevent gameplay R70.
price/value tieR1R54R61R111
⋆Solitaire The subscription model at $10 a year for ad removal is seen as frustrating by some users R1R54.
Solitaire Ⓞ Users express similar frustrations about ads and the perceived value of the app, with some feeling misled about ad-free options R61R111.
support tieR12R14R52R73
⋆Solitaire Users mention issues with accessing the shop and getting support for bugs R12R14R52.
Solitaire Ⓞ Users also express frustration with lack of support and responsiveness to issues R73.
Pick ⋆Solitaire if

you prefer a slightly better user experience and have a tolerance for ads.

Pick Solitaire Ⓞ if

you want a different solitaire experience but are okay with similar ad frustrations.

Evidence note: Both apps have significant complaints about ads, but ⋆Solitaire has a slightly higher overall rating and more positive reviews, indicating a better user experience despite shared issues.

Frequently asked

What are the costs associated with these solitaire apps?
⋆Solitaire offers a subscription model at $10 per year for ad removal, while users of Solitaire Ⓞ express frustrations about ads but do not specify a clear subscription cost R1R61.

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. [R2] ⋆Solitaire 5/5 · US Solitaire Classic: Love it, very relaxing.
  2. [R8] ⋆Solitaire 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
  3. [R9] ⋆Solitaire 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
  4. [R72] Solitaire Ⓞ 3/5 · US Lies about ADs: I downloaded their other version of Solitaire, and it constantly said this version had no ads so I went with this version, which of course was a lie. Riddled with ads.
  5. [R20] ⋆Solitaire 5/5 · US Enjoy playing: Relaxing and easy to play!
  6. [R28] ⋆Solitaire 2/5 · US Adds are frustrating: They have added advertising after each round. Getting out of the advertisement is frustrating. They don’t give a way to close the advertisement so you’re stuck for 3-5 minutes in an add. Closing the app only makes it bring up a new add when you reopen. You have to close the game several times before it lets you start a new game.
  7. [R49] ⋆Solitaire 1/5 · US So Many Ads!!: There are so many ads on this that it makes it almost unplayable. There used to be ads in between games. Now they place a huge banner on the top while you are playing that’s totally distracting AND you also have to watch the ads in between games. This used to be my go to Solitaire game now it’s the one I’ll be deleting soon.
  8. [R75] Solitaire Ⓞ 3/5 · US Irritating ads: I don't mind the frequency of the ads however the ads are overlaid in such a way it presents a falseness of the user interface. Such as, presenting an urgent update but that's an ad. You cannot wait and click on an X to close the ad, you have to open the app store then close it, then wait and finally you get the X to close. This type of adverting should not be allowed. Otherwise it
  9. [R16] ⋆Solitaire 1/5 · US Crashes on opening: Crashes on startup. M5 Pro, 26.5.
  10. [R36] ⋆Solitaire 3/5 · US Freezes with latest update or latest iOS: I have been playing this for years. It’s been a nice solitaire app. But since the latest update, or the latest iOS it freezes after a few minutes of playing. This doesn’t happen with any other app I’m using. I have to close the app and restart the game.
  11. [R45] ⋆Solitaire 3/5 · US Has gotten worse over several years: This game used to be a joy to play. Now it’s a pain in the rear. Now, there are so many bugs, I may have to move to Solitaire from a different developer. It now freezes up often, and I have to force-end the app and get back into it. Once I almost had to force restart my phone, because it locked up so hard. I also used to see my cumulative total, which was up ov
  12. [R70] Solitaire Ⓞ 1/5 · US To many adds: I’ve had the app for several years. The apps are supper annoying, but I’ve learned to deal with them. Now the add is stating it’s outdated and must be updated. The phone is on an automatic update. I assume this is the way the developers gain more of our information or implant a bug. Now it won’t open.
  13. [R1] ⋆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.
  14. [R54] ⋆Solitaire 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.
  15. [R61] Solitaire Ⓞ 1/5 · US The liars: They make it look like they’re gonna deposit money into your account when actually they withdraw money from your account. There were a total of $89 and another 14 $47.
  16. [R111] Solitaire Ⓞ 3/5 · GB Expensive in the long run.: I installed this application, a few years ago and liked it, I still do. It got a bit frustrating having an ad pop up after every game. When the developer announced that there would be a “Pro” version, which you bought….or so I thought. It turns out that the app is only “rented” for £1.99 a month, which stacks up, after a while, as being very expensive…sod that! I’m now
  17. [R12] ⋆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
  18. [R14] ⋆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
  19. [R52] ⋆Solitaire 1/5 · US The shop is not working: What is the purpose of obtaining the coins if you can not open the shop?
  20. [R73] Solitaire Ⓞ 1/5 · US I liked this app until it starting ads for deep fake porn generators: I played this solitaire app every day. I enjoyed it despite having no to watch an ad in between every game. Now I’m getting ads about an app that will turn any photo into a video of that person giving a blow job. It is disgusting and degrading. I am uninstalling the app. Do better.

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