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Head-to-head

Solitaire· vs Solitaire by Staple Games

Solitaire· 4.6★ · Free + IAP 40
Winner Solitaire by Staple Games
Solitaire by Staple Games 4.8★ · Free to download 60

Solitaire by Staple Games is slightly better for users seeking a more reliable, ad-free experience, despite recent issues with ads, while Solitaire· struggles with intrusive ads and performance problems.

Full reviews: Solitaire· · Solitaire by Staple Games

Solitaire by Staple Games generally offers a cleaner, more stable experience, though recent updates have introduced ads, frustrating long-time users. Solitaire·, while popular, is plagued by excessive and intrusive ads, performance issues, and privacy concerns, making it a less enjoyable option for many.

Head to head

Features edge: Solitaire by Staple GamesR3R14R22R23
Solitaire· Users appreciate the core Solitaire gameplay and daily challenges, though some report issues with exclusive offers not registering and difficulty finding daily mission lists R14. There are also complaints about the game forcing updates and preventing play on older devices R3R22R23.
Solitaire by Staple Games Users enjoy the simple, straightforward, and classic Solitaire experience . Some users appreciate the unique font and cool looks , and find it challenging and good for beginners . A few users would like more customization options for boards and card backs .
Ease of Use edge: Solitaire by Staple GamesR10R12R39R40
Solitaire· The app has been criticized for jerky card movements and stalling after updates R12. Many users also report the app freezing, slowing down, or crashing, making it difficult to play R10R39R40R45.
Solitaire by Staple Games Users find Solitaire by Staple Games easy to understand and use . However, some users report the app becoming sluggish and crashing, especially when offline .
Reliability edge: Solitaire by Staple GamesR7R10R39R40
Solitaire· Solitaire· has significant reliability issues, including frequent freezing, crashing, and slowing down, particularly after updates R10R39R40R45. Some users also report games being unwinnable R7.
Solitaire by Staple Games Solitaire by Staple Games generally performs well, but some users have experienced crashes when there is no cell service or Wi-Fi . There are also reports of the app losing cumulative scores and settings . Some users also feel the win rate has decreased recently .
Price/Value tieR4R8R9R16
Solitaire· Solitaire· is free with in-app purchases, but users are frustrated by the lack of an option to pay to remove ads R8. The excessive and intrusive ads significantly diminish the value of the free experience R4R9R16.
Solitaire by Staple Games Solitaire by Staple Games is free to download, and many users initially praised it for being ad-free . However, recent updates have introduced frequent and unskippable ads, leading to widespread disappointment and users deleting the app . Some users also note that there is no option to pay to remove ads R78R96.
Support tieR3R10R11R22
Solitaire· Users report issues with updates causing problems, such as freezing and crashing, and the app forcing updates that prevent play R3R10R22R23. There are also complaints about ads interrupting audio and video, even when the phone is on Do Not Disturb R11.
Solitaire by Staple Games While not explicitly mentioned, the sudden introduction of ads after being advertised as ad-free suggests a lack of transparent communication or responsiveness to user expectations . Some users also report issues with settings not saving and scores being lost .
Pick Solitaire· if

you are looking for a Solitaire app with daily challenges and don't mind a high volume of ads and potential performance issues .

Pick Solitaire by Staple Games if

you prefer a simple, classic Solitaire experience with a clean interface, and are willing to tolerate some ads, especially if you catch it before the ad situation worsens .

Evidence note: Both apps are free with ads, and recent reviews for both are heavily skewed negative due to the increase in ad frequency and intrusiveness. The lifetime ratings are high, but current user sentiment reflects a significant decline in satisfaction for both apps due to advertising and performance issues.

Frequently asked

Do these Solitaire apps have ads?
Yes, both Solitaire· and Solitaire by Staple Games have ads, with many users reporting a significant increase in ad frequency and intrusiveness in recent updates, often making the games unplayable R4R9R16R30.
Can I remove ads by paying?
For Solitaire·, users explicitly state there is no option to pay to remove ads, despite it being a common feature in other apps R8. For Solitaire by Staple Games, users also note there is no option to pay to remove ads R78R96.
Do these apps have performance issues?
Yes, Solitaire· is frequently reported to freeze, crash, and slow down, especially after updates R10R39R40R45. Solitaire by Staple Games also experiences crashes, particularly when offline, and some users note it can drain battery quickly R78.
Are there privacy concerns with these apps?
Users of Solitaire· have expressed significant privacy concerns, reporting that the app forces acceptance of tracking, pulls up ad websites without clicking, and even auto-directs to Safari pages, leading some to believe it's malware R6R21R28R34.

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. [R3] Solitaire· 3/5 · US Customer: It was amazing but I have one of those old button I’m home button iPhones and it keeps on saying to update it and no matter what I try I just can’t update it!
  2. [R14] Solitaire· 5/5 · US Exclusive offers don’t work: I don’t know if I am the only player who experiences this, but it’s a bit frustrating when trying to get the exclusive offers. Watching about what feels like hundreds of ads and then not having them register that I’ve watched them so it makes getting these exclusive offers harder to get. I think there’s a bug that’s causing this and I really hope it gets fixed because
  3. [R22] Solitaire· 1/5 · US I just want to play solitaire: How about allowing somebody to play a game WITHOUT demanding they update. I am not updating, I am uninstalling. Say bye bye to your ad revenue.
  4. [R23] Solitaire· 4/5 · US Pretty good but: So normally I don’t write reviews but this game is very good it’s enjoyable but with the newest update it keeps giving me the update button and I can’t play the game without updating and I already update so I just can’t play the game anymore and would really appreciate if that was fixed
  5. [R10] Solitaire· 1/5 · US FREEZING: You need to update this or get rid of it. It keeps freezing!!!
  6. [R12] Solitaire· 3/5 · US Teacher: I don’t love this last update. The cards move in a jerky manner and not smooth. They do move faster, but not smooth. They seem to stall sometimes. Just my opinion. Would like the older version back. 🤷‍♀️
  7. [R39] Solitaire· 3/5 · US Slow: Ever since the newest update the game is extremely slow
  8. [R40] Solitaire· 1/5 · US Ads make it crash: Can’t play anymore because it keeps crashing. Ads also make your podcast app stop playing
  9. [R7] Solitaire· 1/5 · US Was great, now terrible: I just played my 17th game in a row that was not winnable. Usually every third or so I win. Something is not working correctly.
  10. [R4] Solitaire· 1/5 · US Awful: This app is absolute trash. Can barley play the game at all but DONT WORRY, ever single ad will work flawlessly. The game on the other hand not so much.
  11. [R8] Solitaire· 4/5 · US Is there no way to pay to remove ads?: Title basically. I like this particular solitaire app but the ads are frustrating. Usually most apps have an option to pay to remove ads. This does not.
  12. [R9] Solitaire· 3/5 · US Used to be my favorite: I have had this app downloaded for FOUR YEARS and was so in love with it! UNTIL ads started popping up on the top of the screen and i had to watch a 2 minute ad video inbetween every single game I played!!! A perfect ad-free game ruined!!!
  13. [R16] Solitaire· 2/5 · US too many ads: i’ve been playing this game for years but the number of ads integrated into the game the last few years has made playing unbearable. every time you start a new game or restart your current one there’s an ad. i’d be fine with the banners while playing but the frequency is annoying. this isn’t how the game used to run so i’m not sure what changed in their business strategy but i would
  14. [R11] Solitaire· 4/5 · US Sound and Ads: This is my favorite app for solitaire but after the most recent update I had to give it only 4 stars because I turn the sound off in the game and it won’t let me keep the ads muted anymore. Now it makes me jump when the ads come on sometimes if my volume is up. Never been a problem before. I probably won’t play it as often now because of it. Negative reinforcement.
  15. [R30] Solitaire· 3/5 · US Ads: The game itself is great. But the ads are ridiculous. Between games, I get it, it’s a free app but they started stopping the game while playing to play ads. It’s just too much.
  16. [R78] Solitaire by Staple Games 3/5 · GB Mixed opinions: Solid gameplay, enjoyed, but app drains battery fast, and no option to pay to remove ads.
  17. [R96] Solitaire by Staple Games 2/5 · GB No in app purchases, however: Installed and played first game and really enjoyed, started new game and Advertising for gambling apps! I’d rather have bought the full version as I like this game, however I can not stand adverts that go on for ages! So on that note I can’t recommend the game as there’s always a catch. Sorry, I’m out. App deleted
  18. [R45] Solitaire· 3/5 · US KEEPS FREEZING: I LOVE THIS GAME BUT IT WILL NOT LOAD! IVE DELETED THE APP AND REDOWNLOADED IT AND STILL NOTHING!
  19. [R6] Solitaire· 3/5 · US Good app but no tracking options: I’ve enjoyed this game until the recent cookies/tracking all or nothing requirement. Contrary to the offered option, there are no options in the game settings to choose cookies/tracking options. So as I will not “accept” the allow-the-developer-to-track-everything condition, I will be deleting this game.
  20. [R21] Solitaire· 3/5 · US Pulls up ad websites without clicking on the ad: I love the format of this game but it keeps flipping me over to ad websites on my browser without clicking on the ad. It sometimes happens three times during one solitaire game.
  21. [R28] Solitaire· 1/5 · US Too much ads: Too much ads playing in this app. Force you to accept prioritised ads and tracking. Too much legal forms to accept during playing this game. If you don’t accept, game randomly close and won’t allow you play until you you keep pressing accept random legal documents for just a basic game.
  22. [R34] Solitaire· 1/5 · US Tracks too much knows too much: All these apps using nosy ai software

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