Comparison

Pyramid Solitaire Lite vs Pyramid Solitaire

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

Head to head
About

Pyramid Solitaire Lite

A classic card matching solitaire game where the goal is to remove pairs of cards that sum to 13. Offers multiple levels and configurable options to challenge your luck and abilities.

Highlights
  • Classic solitaire gameplay
  • Single pyramid mode
  • Configurable options
  • Multiple levels of play
  • Retina screen support
  • Game Center integration
Features
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Pyramid Solitaire is a classic solitaire game of matching cards which add up to 13. With many configurable options, there up to 60 different levels of play (depending on purchased add-ons)! But this is far from a simple game. With many options play on your iPhone, iPod touch, or iPad to choose from, you have many challenging levels to test your luck and abilities. - A classic solitaire game - Universal binary for iPhone/iPod touch/iPad - Retina screen support for iPhone/iPod touch/iPad - Single pyramid mode included. Double and Triple pyramid modes available for purchase - Up to 60 different levels of play (requires add-on purchases) - Option to enable/disable overlap matching - Draw deck can be on left right - 20 move undo available for purchase - Best scores kept in Game Center How many pyramids can you win in a row? Only the Pharaohs know for sure! You can purchase add-ons which allows you to play in double or triple pyramid mode. There is also an add-on which allows undoing your moves.

About

Pyramid Solitaire

Clear a pyramid of cards by pairing two cards that sum to 13. This classic solitaire game features a draw pile and a temporary store for added strategy. Achieve high scores by clearing the pyramid and winning consecutive games.

Highlights
  • Card pairing to sum 13
  • Pyramid and draw pile mechanics
  • Temporary card storage
  • Scoring system
  • Consecutive win bonuses
  • Multiple game modes
Features
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Your goal is to clear pyramid of cards by creating combinations of 2 cards that add up to 13. Pyramid Solitaire is played with a 52-card deck. First, 28 cards are dealt into a pyramid, starting with one card at the top. The pyramid has 7 rows, and the number of cards equals the row position. Each card covers the one on its upper left and upper right (if there are cards in those places). The remaining 24 cards are put in the draw pile. It is possible to put the top card from the draw pile to the discard pile(s), but not backwards. Only the top card of each pile and the exposed cards in the pyramid may be used to make matches. The remaining cards are placed to the side face down. This is the Stock. To play, pairs of exposed cards can be removed to the Foundation if their values total 13. Aces count as 1, Jacks – 11, Queens – 12. Kings count as 13 and can be removed on their own. All other cards count at their face value. Cards must not be covered. Thus when an Ace rests on a Queen, that Queen can not be removed. While playing "Temp Store" mode, one card at a time however can be moved to temporary card store (next to stock) to increase your options. You may draw cards from the Stock one at a time and match it with any exposed card. Each time the set is removed the score is increased. Once pyramid is cleared extra bonus is awarded. The bonus is increased if all the cards were discarded. The score is proportional to the number of consecutive won games and/or game level. Don't forget to check our Game section for other fun games...

Screenshots

Pyramid Solitaire Lite4 screens
Pyramid Solitaire3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Pyramid Solitaire at 100% against Pyramid Solitaire Lite's 44%. Pyramid Solitaire also leads on rating (5.0 vs 2.7) and in-app purchases (none vs 3). Pyramid Solitaire Lite's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 11 months) and ratings volume (9 vs 2). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Pyramid Solitaire Lite sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Pyramid Solitaire asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Pyramid Solitaire holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 9 and 2 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 44% of Pyramid Solitaire Lite's written reviews are positive against 100% of Pyramid Solitaire's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pyramid Solitaire Lite ships an update every 2 months, Pyramid Solitaire every 11 months. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and June 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Pyramid Solitaire Lite versus Pyramid Solitaire: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPyramid Solitaire LitePyramid Solitaire
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.7 (9 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews44.1% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings9 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 11 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS10.39.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size62 MB13 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSeahorse SoftwareGASP Mobile Games Inc

Customer experience

Pyramid Solitaire Lite

All ratings9 ratings
Positive33.3%
Neutral11.1%
Negative55.6%
Written reviews102 reviews
Positive44.1%
Neutral14.7%
Negative41.2%

Pyramid Solitaire

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Pyramid Solitaire Lite

Reported bugs

9 issues
  • High scores not saving
  • Game crashes after updates
  • Blank page appears after updates
  • Score resets to 0 after 100
  • Game locks up after a few cards
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  • Cards not showing from draw pile after pause
  • Game freezes after dealing once more when returning from pause
  • App crashes on download
  • Pyramid not recognized as cleared

Requested features

17 requests
  • Option for larger cards
  • Save high scores
  • Undo button
  • Option to resign game
  • Adjustable card size
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  • Fix score tallying
  • Fix crashing issues
  • Fix blank page issues
  • Remove or disable ads
  • Option to turn off ads
  • Undo button for fat fingers
  • Draw from the right
  • Redeal option
  • Sound effects or music
  • Different difficulty levels
  • Timer with highest scores recorded
  • New scenery or themes

Pyramid Solitaire

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Pyramid Solitaire Lite

One-time3
  • Undo Purchase$0.99
  • Add 2 Pyramids Option$0.99
  • Add 3 Pyramids Option$0.99
None

Pyramid Solitaire

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Pyramid Solitaire Lite free?
Pyramid Solitaire Lite is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Pyramid Solitaire free?
Pyramid Solitaire is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Pyramid Solitaire Lite or Pyramid Solitaire?
Pyramid Solitaire is rated higher. Pyramid Solitaire Lite averages 2.7 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while Pyramid Solitaire averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Pyramid Solitaire Lite or Pyramid Solitaire have ads?
Both Pyramid Solitaire Lite and Pyramid Solitaire show ads.
Which is updated more often, Pyramid Solitaire Lite or Pyramid Solitaire?
Pyramid Solitaire Lite ships an update every 2 months, and Pyramid Solitaire every 11 months. Most recently, Pyramid Solitaire Lite was updated on September 22, 2026 and Pyramid Solitaire on June 5, 2026.

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