Comparison

Pyramid Solitaire ● vs DirtyJoe

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

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About

Pyramid Solitaire ●

This card game challenges you to clear a pyramid of cards by matching pairs that sum to 13. Utilize the stock and waste piles to find matches, with unlimited undos available. Kings are removed individually.

Highlights
  • Match pairs summing to 13
  • Clear cards from the pyramid
  • Use stock and waste piles
  • Unlimited undos
  • Kings removed individually
  • Game winnable notifications
Features
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Pyramid Solitaire Rules Objective: The objective in Pyramid Solitaire is to get rid of all the cards in the Pyramid. You get rid of cards by matching two cards whose ranks equal 13 together. Possible matches would be a 3 and a 10, 5 and an 8 etc. An ace ranks as 1, a Jack is 11, Queen is 12 and King is 13. Gameplay: The game board in Pyramid solitaire is made up of four things: • The Pyramid: The pyramid is made up of 28 cards, in 7 rows. Each card is partially covered by two cards from the next row. • The Stock: The facedown pile on the bottom left. It is used to draw cards from and put on the Waste. • The Waste: The faceup pile next to the Stock. Cards on the Waste can be matched to cards in the Pyramid to get rid of the Pyramid cards. E.g. you can tap a 4 from the Waste and open 9 on the Pyramid, and then both those cards will be moved to the Foundation, and are out of the game. • The Foundation: The place where cards that have been removed from the Pyramid are put. The purpose of the game is to match cards together so their ranks equal 13. The cards that are available are any card on the Pyramid that have no other cards covering them, and the top card on the Waste pile. In the beginning of the game all the cards in the bottom row of the Pyramid are available, then slowly the cards in the upper rows become available as you remove more of the cards in the lower rows. Allowed Moves: • Flip cards from the Stock onto the Waste. You move cards from the Stock onto the Waste by tapping on the top card of the Stock. • Move the top card of the Waste onto an open Pyramid card. You can first tap the Waste card and then tap the Pyramid card. The Pyramid card must be available for this to work, it can't be covered by any Pyramid card from a lower row. • Move a Pyramid card onto another Pyramid card. Both the Pyramid cards must be available, not covered by any other card for this to work. First tap on one and then tap on the other. • Reset the Stock once it's empty. Once you've flipped all the cards from the Stock onto the Waste you can tap on the RESET button where the Stock was, and it will put all the cards from the Waste back into the Stock. In this version you are allowed to reset the Stock as many times as you want. • Move a King to the Foundation. The purpose is to move cards whose combined ranks equal 13 to the foundation. A King ranks as 13 by itself, so it can't be matched with any other card. To get rid of a King you can simply tap the card once. • You can Undo as many times as you like. The game offers unlimited undos. Each Undo counts as a new move though, so if you're trying to win the game in as few moves as possible you should be careful about how many undos you use. Winning: A game is considered won if all the cards from the Pyramid are removed. Not all games are winnable. The game will notify you if there's no chance of winning the game anymore. Time and Moves: The game counts the moves you make, and measures the time it takes to finish the game, so you can compete against your previous best games. The best possible game would be if you never used the stock and always removed two cards at a time from the Pyramid (no kings), in that case your move count would be 14. Variations: There are many variations of Pyramid Solitaire possible. In some you have more Waste piles, in others you never reset the Stock, some have the Stock face-up, and there are plenty of others as well. I've chosen this variation, please don't email me telling me it's "wrong" or leave bad rate, there are many possibilities, this is just the one I like the best :)

About

DirtyJoe

A family-friendly card game for 2-6 players that combines strategy and luck. The goal is to play all your cards while avoiding the 'DirtyJoe' card, with the lowest score winning.

Highlights
  • Card game for 2-6 players
  • Strategic card play
  • Avoid the 'DirtyJoe' card
  • Scoring system with penalty points
  • Family-friendly gameplay
  • Suitable for game nights
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DirtyJoe: The Ultimate Family Card Game! Gather your family and friends for hours of laughter and strategic fun with DirtyJoe, the exciting card game designed for 2-6 players! Perfect for family game nights, DirtyJoe offers a unique twist on classic gameplay that keeps everyone engaged and entertained. Game Overview: The objective is simple yet thrilling: play all the cards in your hand while avoiding the dreaded DirtyJoe! A perfect round score is zero points. Start your turn by playing your 7s, followed 6s, and 8s in order by suit, and then climb the ranks from 9 onwards or descend from 5 down. But watch out—if you can’t play a card when it’s your turn, you’ll have to take the DirtyJoe! Scoring Made Fun: Keep score small and force other players to have higher scores to keep the competition alive! DirtyJoe is worth 25 points, Aces bring in 20, Kings add 15, and all other cards score at face value. The first player to run out of cards ends the round and brings the excitement to a peak! Player with the lowest Game Score wins. Why Choose DirtyJoe? Family-Friendly: Perfect for players of all ages, fostering connection and laughter. Engaging Gameplay: A mix of strategy and luck that keeps everyone on their toes. Perfect for Any Occasion: Whether it's a cozy family night or a gathering with friends, DirtyJoe brings people together. Download DirtyJoe today and unleash the fun! It’s time to play your cards right and avoid the DirtyJoe!

Screenshots

Pyramid Solitaire ●4 screens
DirtyJoe3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: DirtyJoe at none against Pyramid Solitaire ●'s shown. DirtyJoe also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). Pyramid Solitaire ●'s advantage is ratings volume (139 vs 1). On price, review sentiment, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

DirtyJoe holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pyramid Solitaire ● has 139 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pyramid Solitaire ● ships an update every 10 months, DirtyJoe every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Pyramid Solitaire ● versus DirtyJoe: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPyramid Solitaire ●DirtyJoe
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (139 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings139 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 10 monthsEvery 5 months — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size82 MB117 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJose VarelaDavis Devs LLC

Customer experience

Pyramid Solitaire ●

All ratings139 ratings
Positive94.2%
Neutral3.6%
Negative2.2%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

DirtyJoe

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Pyramid Solitaire ●

No in-app purchases

None

DirtyJoe

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Pyramid Solitaire ● free?
Pyramid Solitaire ● is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is DirtyJoe free?
DirtyJoe is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Pyramid Solitaire ● or DirtyJoe?
DirtyJoe is rated higher. Pyramid Solitaire ● averages 4.7 out of 5 from 139 ratings, while DirtyJoe averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Pyramid Solitaire ● or DirtyJoe have ads?
Pyramid Solitaire ● shows ads; DirtyJoe does not.
Which is updated more often, Pyramid Solitaire ● or DirtyJoe?
Pyramid Solitaire ● ships an update every 10 months, and DirtyJoe every 5 months. Most recently, Pyramid Solitaire ● was updated on November 2, 2026 and DirtyJoe on October 30, 2026.

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