# Pyramid Solitaire for iPad. vs Solitaire

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Solitaire at 2.5K against Pyramid Solitaire for iPad.'s 9. Solitaire also leads on review sentiment (80% vs 59%) and device support (3 vs 1). Pyramid Solitaire for iPad.'s advantage is iOS requirement (7.0 vs 15.6). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Pyramid Solitaire for iPad. sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and Solitaire sells 12 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Pyramid Solitaire for iPad. holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Solitaire has 2.5K 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 80% of Solitaire'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, Solitaire every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pyramid Solitaire for iPad. | Solitaire |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pyramid-solitaire-for-ipad/id449273309/reviews)** | [4.7 (2.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/solitaire-arthurs-tale/id1483077831/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 9 | **2.5K** |
| Positive reviews | 58.8% of reviews | **79.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 3 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 152 MB | 192 MB |
| Requires iOS | **7.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [GrassGames](https://appshunter.io/developer/316215664) | [Qublix](https://appshunter.io/developer/597486104) |

## 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


### Solitaire

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/solitaire-arthurs-tale/id1483077831)

Embark on a magical solitaire adventure to restore a kingdom. Play classic solitaire variations, complete levels, earn stars, and rebuild the land. Team up with friends and enjoy themed events in this unique builder-solitaire crossover.

**Highlights:** Classic solitaire variations, Kingdom building mechanics, Level completion and star earning, Daily quests and leaderboards, Social play with friends, Powerful boosters, Themed live events

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| VIP Sale Package | $0.99 | one-time |
| New User Deal | $1.99 | one-time |
| VIP Sale Package | $4.99 | one-time |
| Small Coin Package | $5.99 | one-time |
| Seasonal Sale | $5.99 | one-time |
| Exclusive Sale | $8.99 | one-time |
| Medium Coin Package | $10.99 | one-time |
| Seasonal Sale | $10.99 | one-time |
| Exclusive Sale | $16.99 | one-time |
| Large Coin Package | $21.99 | one-time |
| Seasonal Sale | $21.99 | one-time |
| 32 000 Coins | $54.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Awesome game
- 🚀 Addictive
- 🚀 Great game
- 👍 Fun
- 👍 Enjoyable

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Freezing/crashing issues
- 🐛 Glitches
- 🐛 Bugs
- 🐛 Levels get too difficult
- 💰 Expensive to progress

**Reported bugs**

- Game not loading/loading issues
- Sync issues with Facebook progress
- Levels not updating/progressing

**Requested features**

- Back button functionality
- Ability to save progress
- More free content/rewards


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pyramid Solitaire for iPad. free?

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

### Is Solitaire free?

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

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

Pyramid Solitaire for iPad. is rated higher. Pyramid Solitaire for iPad. averages 4.9 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while Solitaire averages 4.7 from 2.5K ratings.

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

Neither Pyramid Solitaire for iPad. nor Solitaire shows ads.

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

Pyramid Solitaire for iPad. ships an update every 5 months, and Solitaire every 3 months. Most recently, Pyramid Solitaire for iPad. was updated on October 21, 2026 and Solitaire on October 24, 2026.

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