Puzzle Solitaire vs its rivals

Side-by-side comparison against Puzzle Solitaire's closest competitors — identity, store metrics, ratings & sentiment, and strategic intel.

Solitaire Grand Harvest
Nemesis
Solitaire Cruise
Contender
Solitaire TriPeaks
Contender
Solitaire
Peer
Solitaire - Makeover & Design
New Kid
Core Identity
DeveloperTripledot StudiosSupertreat (Playtika)Belka GamesGSN GamesEasybrainMobilityWareVigor Cloud
CategoryGames---Puzzle--
PlatformAndroid, iOS---Android--
Store Metrics
Rating3.4 / 5---4.5 / 5--
Ratings Count27---1,263,159--
PriceFree---Free--
Release DateJan 13, 2026---Nov 22, 2019--
Last UpdatedMar 30, 2026---Mar 24, 2026--
Sentiment & Reviews
Sentimentmixed---mixed--
Score45/100---55/100--
Praises
  • Dynamic visual transitions upon puzzle completion provide a satisfying and rewarding sense of accomplishment
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  • Engaging Gameplay
  • Simple and Accessible
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Complaints
  • Excessive ad frequency disrupts the core gameplay loop and creates a negative user experience
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  • Excessive Advertising
  • Rigged Difficulty
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Requests
  • Gallery mode to revisit and view previously completed puzzle images at any time
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Strategic Intel
Strengths
  • Logic-hybrid mechanics create a cerebral challenge distinct from standard TriPeaks loops
  • Offline-first architecture removes connectivity friction for casual play sessions
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  • Massive social proof (1.2M+ ratings)
  • Unique 9x9 Sudoku clearing mechanic
  • Strong live-ops with Seasonal Events and animated rewards
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Weaknesses
  • Excessive ad-to-gameplay ratio drives high churn among casual users
  • Lack of IAP ad-removal path limits monetization and user support options
  • Technical instability and progression bugs erode the daily active habit
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  • Aggressive ad frequency (top churn risk)
  • Perceived 'rigged' difficulty spikes
  • Misleading UA creative vs actual gameplay
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Pricingfree---freemium--
MomentumActive------
Update Cadence5 versions, 4 majors/6mo, ~16d avg------

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