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Head-to-head

Solitaire· vs ⋆Solitaire

Solitaire· 4.6★ · Free + IAP 45
Winner ⋆Solitaire
⋆Solitaire 4.7★ · Free + IAP 55

⋆Solitaire (App B) is slightly better due to its higher lifetime rating and the availability of an ad-free subscription, despite both apps suffering from recent negative feedback regarding intrusive ads and performance issues.

Full reviews: Solitaire· · ⋆Solitaire

Both Solitaire· (App A) and ⋆Solitaire (App B) are free-to-play Solitaire apps with in-app purchases, but recent updates have led to a significant increase in intrusive ads and performance problems for both. While App B has a higher lifetime rating and offers a subscription to remove ads, App A's users report more severe issues like malware-like behavior and unplayable games.

Head to head

Features tieR5R14R20R26
Solitaire· Users of Solitaire· appreciate the game for its relaxing quality and as a stress reliever, with some mentioning daily missions and rewards R20R26. However, some users report issues with exclusive offers not registering after watching ads R14 and daily challenges for unavailable offers . The game also has a 1-card draw challenge R5.
⋆Solitaire ⋆Solitaire users enjoy the game for its relaxing nature and brain exercise, highlighting features like undo, hints, and reveals . Some users appreciate the concept of buying new themes with coins . However, there are complaints about the shop not loading or being inaccessible, preventing users from redeeming rewards or buying hints . There are also reports of unplayable games that force users to watch ads for reveals .
Ease of Use tieR10R12R21R45
Solitaire· Solitaire· users report issues with jerky card movements and stalling after updates R12. Many users also complain about the game freezing frequently R10R45. There are also reports of the app pulling up ad websites without clicking R21.
⋆Solitaire ⋆Solitaire users have experienced issues with the game freezing often, sometimes locking up their phone . Some users also dislike recent UI changes, finding the cards cartoonish or lower down on the screen, making them unreadable . Left-handed mode is reported to be broken, making cards difficult to hit .
Reliability tieR3R7R10R22
Solitaire· Solitaire· has significant reliability issues, with users reporting frequent freezing R10R45 and crashing, sometimes due to ads R33R40. Some users cannot play without updating, even after updating R3R22. The app is also reported to slow down and cause phones to overheat , and some users experience unplayable games R7.
⋆Solitaire ⋆Solitaire also suffers from reliability problems, including crashing on startup or not loading . Users report the game freezing often and becoming sluggish after updates . Some ads are reported to freeze, preventing gameplay .
Price/Value edge: ⋆SolitaireR8R9R16R19
Solitaire· Solitaire· is free but users are frustrated by the lack of an option to pay to remove ads R8. Many long-time players are deleting the app due to the overwhelming number of ads R9R16R19.
⋆Solitaire ⋆Solitaire is also free, but offers a subscription to remove ads, which costs $10 a year R61. Some users who paid for ad removal still experience issues or are disappointed by the subscription model R61. Many free users are frustrated with the sheer volume and intrusiveness of ads .
Support tieR6R11R21R24
Solitaire· Solitaire· users report issues with tracking options not being available despite being offered R6 and ads continuing to play sound even when the phone is on Do Not Disturb or game sound is off R11R24. There are also complaints about the app pulling up ad websites without user interaction, feeling like malware R21.
⋆Solitaire ⋆Solitaire users complain about ads that cannot be dismissed without clicking through to the App Store . Some ads are reported to play loud, annoying sounds even when the phone is on silent . Users also report that the shop feature is broken, preventing them from accessing earned rewards or buying items .
Pick Solitaire· if

You are looking for a basic Solitaire game and are willing to tolerate a high volume of ads and potential performance issues, as there is no option to remove ads R8R16R19.

Pick ⋆Solitaire if

You want a Solitaire game with the option to remove ads via a $10 annual subscription, and you are okay with potentially encountering UI changes or shop bugs R61.

Evidence note: Both apps have a high volume of recent negative reviews, primarily centered around excessive and intrusive ads, as well as performance issues like freezing and crashing. The lifetime ratings are significantly higher than what recent reviews suggest, indicating a decline in user satisfaction over time. The free-to-play model with heavy ad monetization is a major source of friction for both apps.

Frequently asked

Can I remove ads in Solitaire· (App A) or ⋆Solitaire (App B)?
You cannot pay to remove ads in Solitaire· (App A), which is a common frustration among its users R8R9. In contrast, ⋆Solitaire (App B) offers a subscription to remove ads for $10 a year R61.
Do these apps have performance issues?
Yes, both apps have significant performance issues, with Solitaire· (App A) users reporting frequent freezing R10R45 and crashing R33R40, while ⋆Solitaire (App B) users also experience frequent freezing and crashing on startup .
Are the ads intrusive in these Solitaire apps?
Yes, users for both Solitaire· (App A) and ⋆Solitaire (App B) report highly intrusive ads, including pop-ups in the middle of games R25, ads that prevent gameplay R4, and ads that play loud sounds even when the device is on silent R11R24.

What reviewers actually said

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  1. [R5] Solitaire· 5/5 · US ZD: Has anyone ever completed the 1 card draw in 16 seconds with a score of 36279 in 74 moves?
  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. [R20] Solitaire· 4/5 · US Fun Game: It is so fun that I stay up playing it all night.And if I am stressed out this game is my goto.
  4. [R26] Solitaire· 4/5 · US Integral part of my bedtime routine: I use this game to help wind down from the day, and I honestly love it, but I wish there was a place I could find the list of daily missions so I can actively try to complete them and earn the rewards instead of just stumbling upon them every time.
  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. [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.
  8. [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!
  9. [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!
  10. [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.
  11. [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.
  12. [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.
  13. [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!!!
  14. [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
  15. [R19] Solitaire· 1/5 · US Dad to delete the app: Too many adds. Had to delete the app first another option
  16. [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.
  17. [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.
  18. [R24] Solitaire· 3/5 · US Ads on DND: I don’t like the ad sounds sitting after I put my phone on DND. This is not cool!!!
  19. [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.
  20. [R33] Solitaire· 3/5 · US Crash With New Spider Solitaire pop-up: The title says it all. I’ve played this Solitaire game for years. This morning, when I opened to play, a pop-up to play their new Spider Solitaire game comes up. I clicked “Maybe Later,” and the game/app immediately crashes. This happened all day. Tonight I clicked the option to download the new game then went back to my game, and the ad popped up again, the
  21. [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
  22. [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.
  23. [R25] Solitaire· 1/5 · US Now with pop up ads: In the middle of the game the ads from up top pop open and take over your screen. I’ve been playing a long time and it never did this before. It’s very annoying.

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