Microsoft Solitaire Collection review

Microsoft Solitaire Collection is the obvious pick for anyone who grew up with solitaire on a Windows PC. The free app bundles Klondike, Spider, FreeCell, TriPeaks and Pyramid, adds five new Daily Challenges each day, and lets you choose a difficulty level so the games stay gentle or get harder. Microsoft also packs in casual extras such as Microsoft Bubble, Jewel, Gravity Blocks, Gem Drop and Mahjong 3D, and signing in with a Microsoft or Xbox account saves progress across devices. Premium removes ads, doubles Daily Challenge points, gives unlimited use of the Solitaire Solver and is included with Game Pass; on the US App Store, Premium Edition purchases start at $1.99 and renew monthly or annually. The limits: the free version has ads, mobile Premium does not carry over to other platforms, and the iPhone app needs an internet connection. We compared documented features and listed prices only.

Who it is for

Lifelong solitaire players on Windows or iPhone who want the classic card games with daily challenges.

Price

Free with ads; Premium Edition is an in-app subscription from $1.99 on the US App Store and is included with Game Pass.

Premium Edition $1.99
Quoted from the vendor pricing page on November 10, 2026.

Key features

• Five solitaire modes: Klondike, Spider, FreeCell, TriPeaks and Pyramid
• Five new Daily Challenges every day
• Choose your difficulty level
• Extra games inside the app such as Microsoft Bubble, Jewel and Mahjong 3D
• Sign in with a Microsoft or Xbox account to save progress across devices

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: The classic solitaire games many players learned on Windows
• Strength: Daily Challenges give a reason to play a little each day
• Strength: Premium is included with Game Pass for people who already pay for it
• Weakness: The free version shows ads
• Weakness: Premium bought on mobile does not transfer to other platforms
• Weakness: A persistent internet connection is required

Key facts

• Solitaire modes: Klondike, Spider, FreeCell, TriPeaks, Pyramid
• Daily Challenges: 5 new every day
• Premium perks: No ads, 2x Daily Challenge points, unlimited Solitaire Solver
• Release date: July 28, 2012 on Windows

Where it ranks

Microsoft Solitaire Collection is No. 3 in our Best Free Games for Seniors verdict and No. 3 in Best Free Online Card Games and No. 2 in Best Free Solitaire Games.