Solitaire vs Pyramid Solitaire
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Solitaire
This app offers a comprehensive collection of 16 popular solitaire card games in one place. Enjoy classic Klondike, Spider, Tri-Peaks, FreeCell, and many more with helpful tutorials and daily challenges. Play offline with customizable cards and backgrounds.
- 16 popular solitaire games
- Daily winnable deals
- Best-in-class tutorials
- Offline play
- Customizable cards and backgrounds
- EasyRead Cards
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Not just plain old solitaire like all the rest… Solitaire Deluxe®! 16 Solitaires in one! Classic (Klondike Solitaire), Spider Solitaire, TriPeaks Solitaire, Pyramid Solitaire, FreeCell and ALL of the most popular types of solitaire in the world, in one beautiful app. Have you tried Spiderette? How about Canfield? It’s all here!! Grow your brain: challenge yourself with a new style of solitaire, or just stick with classic solitaire. Whatever you choose, our best-in-class tutorials will help you learn something fun and new. Just listen to what people are saying: ***** “This has to be the best solitaire collection in existence!” -J. Strother ***** “Best.Card.Game.EVER.! Love this!! Best free solitaire app EVER.!!!!!!!” -AngelSezRawr ***** “The best solitaire game I’ve ever found!” –Mcheadache ***** “Lots of fun. It goes beyond Klondike because it gives different games of Solitaire. I looove it” –DanielaM1323 ***** “Totally addicted! Love this game!” –Damom53 ***** “Best suite of Solitaire games I’ve seen – great crisp shapes making it easy to distinguish between suits.” -Purplnth THANK YOU to everyone for all of the great Solitaire Deluxe reviews! And from the App Review Sites: ***** “Five Stars! All kinds of extra features that make the game even more fun…most importantly you are getting a full game for free.” – The Apple Clan ***** “The only game in town…there is value in such packages when they go the extra mile.” – PocketGamer ***** “The cream of the crop. Workers of the world, commence shuffling!” – LA Daily News The most feature-rich Solitaire in the App Store: Classic, Spider, Tri-Peaks, FreeCell and more, all in one convenient app! The original: Solitaire Deluxe has been the leading solitaire game for your mobile device since 2003. With its simple controls, exclusive EasyRead Cards, and new winnable deals every day, Solitaire Deluxe is your premium choice… and it’s all free. 16 GAMES, INCLUDING ORIGINAL SOLITAIRE Klondike (Classic Windows Solitaire), FreeCell, Spider, Pyramid, Tri-Peaks, Chinese Solitaire, Scorpion, Yukon, Golf, Canfield, Kings Corner, Vanishing Cross, Spiderette, Poker, Russian Solitaire and The Harp. FEATURES Daily Winnable Deals – deals have guaranteed winnable solutions that are updated every day! Play with friends or play alone. Pick-up and play anywhere – no internet connection required. Best-in-class tutorials for all 16 games. Landscape or portrait modes. Exclusive Easy Read™ cards. HD Display. Customizable cards & backgrounds. Optimized for iPhone, iPod Touch, and iPad. Share scores with friends using Facebook Connect. And the best customer care for any of your questions! GAME UPDATES & TIPS www.facebook.com/solitairedeluxe or www.facebook.com/mobiledeluxe You can also check out www.solitairedeluxe.com for more great info and tips! This is classic solitaire the way it should be! From Mobile Deluxe, the makers of Big Win Slots™, Solitaire Deluxe® 2, Sudoku Deluxe® Social, and Solitaire Deluxe® Cash Prizes!
Pyramid Solitaire
Engage in a classic card-matching puzzle game set in ancient Egypt. Clear the board by pairing cards to reach a value of 13, with special rules for Kings. Enjoy a relaxing and mentally stimulating experience with beautiful visuals and sound.
- Card matching to value 13
- King card removal
- Ancient Egyptian theme
- Simple touch controls
- Auto-save and resume
- Local leaderboards
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Join the people who have enjoyed Pyramid Solitaire - Ancient Egypt over 1 BILLION times! Play solitaire and build spectacular pyramids for the Pharaoh and Queen while relaxing under the Egyptian sun. To play just clear the board by pairing cards from the deck to the value of 13. Kings are special, because they can be removed on their own. If you can't see a move, deal 3 more cards from the deck. Remove cards all the way up to the top of the pyramid. This matching gameplay is a wonderful way to wind down after a long day while keeping your mind in peak condition. With beautiful artwork, atmospheric sound effects, animations and intuitive controls you’ll see why this game is a family favorite! PYRAMID FEATURES: * Enchanting theme and relax in the glorious city of Giza in Ancient Egypt. * Rules so simple they are explained in less than a paragraph! * Simple touch controls and classic, smooth play. * Local leader boards so you can compare scores with friends and family. * Atmospheric sound effects. * Interruption friendly with auto-save and resume. * A relaxing and interesting game for you that takes the best of solitaire games including Microsoft, Freecell, Spider, Klondike and Tri-Peaks Solitaire. * Deluxe design with specific enhancements for both iPad and iPhone players. Join millions of players who have described our classic card game as “a test of mental agility”, “very enjoyable and relaxing”, and even as their “favorite game”. You might have played solitaire, but Pyramid Solitaire – Ancient Egypt is a download not to be missed.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Solitaire at every 3 weeks against Pyramid Solitaire's every 3 months. Solitaire also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.0). Pyramid Solitaire's advantage is review sentiment (76% vs 66%). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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. Solitaire sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Pyramid Solitaire sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Solitaire against 4.7 for Pyramid Solitaire. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 28K and 14K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 66% of Solitaire's written reviews are positive against 76% of Pyramid Solitaire's.
Solitaire ships an update every 3 weeks, Pyramid Solitaire every 3 months. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.
| Parameter | Solitaire | Pyramid Solitaire |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (28K ratings) | 4.7 (14K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 66.1% of reviews | 76.4% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 28K — better | 14K |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 162 MB | 141 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Murka Contracting Limited | Glowing Eye Games Ltd |
Customer experience
Solitaire
Pyramid Solitaire
User reviews
Solitaire
From 28K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Wide variety of games
- 👍 Enjoyable and challenging
- 🕰 Great time-waster
Room to improve
- 🐛 Frequent freezing/crashing issues
- 💸 Excessive and intrusive ads
- 🔇 Ads play audio despite muted settings
- 🤯 Ads disrupt gameplay
Pyramid Solitaire
From 14K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Great game
- 🧠 Challenging and mentally stimulating
- 🕰️ Relaxing and enjoyable way to pass time
- 💎 Addictive and hard to put down
- 🎨 Visually appealing graphics and animations
Room to improve
- 🔍 Too many ads and interruptions
- 🔧 Game mechanics and scoring system changed for the worse
- 🤔 Inconsistent scoring and difficulty level
- 🚫 Inability to play in landscape mode
- 🔁 Repetitive and monotonous after a while
Bugs and requests
Solitaire
Reported bugs
3 issues- Losing progress/points after app updates
- Inability to exit certain ads
- Ads triggering browser redirects
Requested features
3 requests- Option to pay for ad-free version
- More frequent updates to card/background designs
- Improved game stability and performance
Pyramid Solitaire
Reported bugs
3 issues- Game freezes or crashes, especially when ads are shown
- Unresponsive controls and card selection issues
- Scores not updating correctly or resetting unexpectedly
Requested features
5 requests- Option to play in landscape mode
- Ability to replay past games
- More customization options for visuals and gameplay
- Online leaderboards and multiplayer functionality
- Improved scoring system and feedback
In-app purchases
Solitaire
- 2,000 Rewards Credit Package$0.99
- 2X Rewards Credits Earned for Arcade Wins$0.99
- 2X Rewards Credits Earned for Arcade Wins$1.99
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- 7,000 Rewards Credit Package$2.99
- Remove Ads plus 5K Rewards Credits$4.99
- 20,000 Rewards Credit Package$4.99
- 50,000 Rewards Credit Package$9.99
- 45,000 Rewards Credit Package$11.99
- 150,000 Rewards Credit Package$14.99
- 100,000 Rewards Credit Package$19.99
Pyramid Solitaire
- Win This Round$0.99
- Extra Temporary Card Slot$0.99
- Pyramid Solitaire Remove Adverts$1.99
Questions
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