# Pyramid Solitaire for iPad. vs Pyramid

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Pyramid at none against Pyramid Solitaire for iPad.'s 4. Pyramid also leads on ratings volume (336 vs 9) and review sentiment (78% vs 59%). Pyramid Solitaire for iPad.'s advantage is ads (none vs shown) and rating (4.9 vs 4.5). On price and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Pyramid Solitaire for iPad. sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Pyramid asks for nothing beyond the download.

Pyramid Solitaire for iPad. holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pyramid has 336 ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 59% of Pyramid Solitaire for iPad.'s written reviews are positive against 78% of Pyramid's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Pyramid Solitaire for iPad. ships an update every 5 months, Pyramid every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pyramid Solitaire for iPad. | Pyramid |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pyramid-solitaire-for-ipad/id449273309/reviews)** | [4.5 (336 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pyramid-classic-solitaire/id1440819036/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 9 | **336** |
| Positive reviews | 58.8% of reviews | **77.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 months** | Every 8 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 152 MB | 44 MB |
| Requires iOS | **7.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [GrassGames](https://appshunter.io/developer/316215664) | [OutOfTheBit Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/286210012) |

## What reviewers say

### Pyramid Solitaire for iPad.

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pyramid-solitaire-for-ipad/id449273309)

Enjoy a classic card game with multiple solitaire variations. Features high-quality graphics, 3D animations, and online scoreboards. Customize your experience with various card designs and backgrounds, including your own photos.

**Highlights:** Multiple solitaire games included, High-quality graphics and 3D animations, Online scoreboards, Customizable card decks and backgrounds, Use personal photos as backgrounds, Unlimited undos and redos, Multi-user system

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Spider Solitaires Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Klondike Solitaires Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Happy Solitaires Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Card Decks Pack | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great game overall
- 👍 Nice update
- 👍 Beautiful & intuitive design
- 👍 Easy to use
- 👍 Nice card designs and backgrounds

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes after updates
- 🐛 Game won't open after updates
- 🐛 Game stops working after updates
- 🐛 App bounces back to main menu after update
- 🐛 Lost saved times after reinstalling

**Reported bugs**

- Latest upgrade causes game to shut down
- Game will not engage anymore after upgrade
- Upgrade blew it, game not working
- Upgrade in mid July 2013 resulted in game failing to open
- New update yesterday and the game does not come on line at all

**Requested features**

- Ability to change background to personal photo
- More free games in 3D
- Option to change difficulty levels


### Pyramid

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pyramid-classic-solitaire/id1440819036)

A relaxing and addictive card game designed for casual fun. Clear the pyramid by matching cards that add up to thirteen, aiming for high scores and achievements. Enjoy a classic puzzle experience with leaderboards and brain-training challenges.

**Highlights:** Easy card matching gameplay, Relaxing and fun puzzle, Achievements and rewards, Colorful animations, Worldwide leaderboards, Track personal records

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and enjoyable gameplay
- 👍 Good for passing time
- 👍 Relaxing and engaging
- 👍 Well-designed and thought out
- 👍 Easy to play

**What reviewers complain about**

- 👀 Cards difficult to read
- 👀 Card faces too small
- 👀 Plain card faces
- 👀 Low contrast on cards
- 👀 Cards too small (Italian review)

**Reported bugs**

- Disappointing version of Pyramid Solitaire
- Discard pile logic is different and less functional than PC version

**Requested features**

- Allow manual highlighting of correct numbers
- Option to not highlight correct numbers


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pyramid Solitaire for iPad. free?

Pyramid Solitaire for iPad. is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Pyramid free?

Pyramid is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Pyramid Solitaire for iPad. or Pyramid?

Pyramid Solitaire for iPad. is rated higher. Pyramid Solitaire for iPad. averages 4.9 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while Pyramid averages 4.5 from 336 ratings.

### Do Pyramid Solitaire for iPad. or Pyramid have ads?

Pyramid shows ads; Pyramid Solitaire for iPad. does not.

### Which is updated more often, Pyramid Solitaire for iPad. or Pyramid?

Pyramid Solitaire for iPad. ships an update every 5 months, and Pyramid every 8 months. Most recently, Pyramid Solitaire for iPad. was updated on November 1, 2026 and Pyramid on November 6, 2026.

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