Pyramid Solitaire Lite vs Pyramid
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Classic solitaire gameplay
- Single pyramid mode
- Configurable options
- Multiple levels of play
- Retina screen support
- Game Center integration
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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.
Pyramid
Clear all cards from a pyramid formation by pairing cards that add up to 13. Only uncovered cards in the pyramid are available to play. Enjoy a classic solitaire experience with a unique layout.
- Pyramid card layout
- Clear all cards objective
- Pair cards summing to 13
- Uncovered card availability
- Classic solitaire gameplay
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The object of the game is to clear all the cards in the pyramid. 21 cards are dealt in the shape of a pyramid in successive rows of from 1 to 6 cards. Each card is overlapped by 2 cards from the row below. A card in the pyramid is available if it is not covered by another card.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Pyramid at 4.4 against Pyramid Solitaire Lite's 2.7. Pyramid also leads on review sentiment (84% vs 44%) and in-app purchases (none vs 3). Pyramid Solitaire Lite's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 8 months) and iOS requirement (10.3 vs 15.6). On price, ads 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
Both are free to download. Pyramid Solitaire Lite sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Pyramid asks for nothing beyond the download.
Pyramid holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 2.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pyramid has 296 ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 44% of Pyramid Solitaire Lite's written reviews are positive against 84% of Pyramid's.
Pyramid Solitaire Lite ships an update every 2 months, Pyramid every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 12, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Pyramid Solitaire Lite | Pyramid |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.7 (9 ratings) | 4.4 (296 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 44.1% of reviews | 84.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 9 | 296 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 8 months |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Ad-supported — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 10.3 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 62 MB | 11 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Seahorse Software | 志伟 赖 |
Customer experience
Pyramid Solitaire Lite
Pyramid
User reviews
Pyramid Solitaire Lite
From 9 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Addictive and fun gameplay
- 👍 Simple and easy to play
- 👍 Great graphics and theme
- 👍 Good time killer
- 👍 Works well on iPad
Room to improve
- 🐛 Cards too small after updates
- 🐛 High scores not saving
- 🐛 Game crashes frequently after updates
- 🐛 Blank pages appear after updates
- 🐛 Ads are intrusive and annoying
Pyramid
From 296 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Clean, readable card design with large text
- ✨ No ads disrupting gameplay
- 🎮 Simple, straightforward gameplay mechanics
- 🧠 Engaging and addictive gameplay
- 🎨 Customizable backgrounds and card designs
Room to improve
- ⏱️ Mandatory timer creates stress
- 🐛 Game doesn't progress after win/loss
- ❌ No undo button for moves
- 🔄 Only one game round before ending
- ⭐ Lacks progression incentives (no leaderboard, coins, stars)
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
Reported bugs
5 issues- Game doesn't return to home screen after winning
- Game doesn't return to home screen after losing
- Game freezes or hangs when pyramid is cleared
- Game freezes or hangs when deck is depleted
- Server not updating game state properly
Requested features
10 requests- Undo button for moves
- Leaderboard and score tracking system
- Multiple game rounds without restarting
- Option to disable or adjust timer
- More background and card design choices
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- Custom image uploads for backgrounds and card backs
- Score history and win streak tracking
- Achievement system with coins or stars
- Background music and sound options
- Ability to turn off point penalties for slow play
In-app purchases
Pyramid Solitaire Lite
- Undo Purchase$0.99
- Add 2 Pyramids Option$0.99
- Add 3 Pyramids Option$0.99
Pyramid
No in-app purchases
Questions
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