FreeCell by Brainium review

FreeCell by Brainium answers the classic FreeCell question better than the multi-game apps. Brainium says it kept the game true to the traditional rules, with the goal of building the four foundations by suit from Ace to King, and notes that nearly all deals are solvable. The design matches its Solitaire app: crisp, easy-to-read cards, tap or drag controls, play in either screen orientation, smart hints, unlimited undos, auto-play for obvious moves, auto-save, statistics, achievements and an animated tutorial for beginners. It also supports devices back to iOS 12.0, which helps players on older iPads. The app is free with ads, and the US App Store lists one purchase, FreeCell No Ads at $11.99, which removes them permanently. It ranks below the general picks only because it is a single-game app with no web version. We compared documented features and published prices.

Who it is for

FreeCell players who want a classic, uncluttered FreeCell app on iPhone or iPad.

Price

Free with ads; FreeCell No Ads costs $11.99 one-time on the US App Store.

FreeCell No Ads $11.99
Quoted from the vendor pricing page on November 10, 2026.

Key features

• Classic FreeCell rules, building foundations from Ace to King
• Smart hints that show useful moves
• Unlimited undos and auto-play for obvious moves
• Animated tutorial for beginners
• Statistics, achievements and auto light and dark mode

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: Single focus on classic FreeCell
• Strength: One-time ad removal
• Strength: Runs on iOS 12.0 or later, so older devices work
• Weakness: The App Store listing says it contains advertising
• Weakness: FreeCell only
• Weakness: No web version listed

Key facts

• Ad removal: $11.99 one-time
• Requires: iOS 12.0 or later
• App languages: English and 11 more
• Game Center: Leaderboards and achievements

Where it ranks

FreeCell by Brainium is No. 7 in our Best Free Solitaire Games verdict.