Comparison

Pyramid Solitaire vs ⋆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

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.

Highlights
  • Card matching to value 13
  • King card removal
  • Ancient Egyptian theme
  • Simple touch controls
  • Auto-save and resume
  • Local leaderboards
Features
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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.

About

⋆Solitaire⋆

Experience the classic solitaire card game with beautifully designed cards and themes. This app offers a fun and addictive puzzle experience optimized for mobile, helping you keep your brain sharp. Enjoy daily challenges and customizable options for endless entertainment.

Highlights
  • Classic Solitaire gameplay
  • Daily challenges
  • Customizable themes
  • Draw 1 or 3 cards
  • Undo moves
  • Hints available
  • Offline play
Features
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Solitaire is a classic solitaire card game, which contains the BRAND-NEW designed cards and themes. It is true to the spirit of the classic solitaire (also known as Klondike or Patience) and helps you to keep your brain busy & sharp. - Classic Solitaire Gameplay: We kept the game true to the spirit of the classic solitaire (also known as Klondike or Patience) and specifically optimized the game for an unmatched solitary experience on mobile devices. - Fun & Addictive Challenges: Solitaire card games are fun and challenging puzzle games that anyone can enjoy! The gameplay is very simple to start but hard to master. Millions of users are having fun for hours every day all over the world! - Beautiful Designs & Customizable Themes: By removing all the unnecessary features, our game is the most easy-to-play with clean and intuitive designs. Besides the awesome default theme, we have added 100+ beautiful themes on top of the classic card game design. Our Game Features: - Daily challenges with different levels - Clean and user-friendly menus - Big and easy to see cards - Single tap or drag&drop to move cards - Customizable beautiful themes - Draw 1 card - Draw 3 cards - Auto-collect cards on completion - Auto-save game in play - Feature to UNDO moves - Feature to use hints - Standard or Vegas scoring - Timer mode supported - Left-handed supported - Landscape mode supported - Up to 10 top records - Offline play and no data cost - More features to come! Like playing Patience or Klondike Solitaire on PC? It is surely the BEST classic solitaire game in your hands! Train your brain as well as kill time with friends together! COME and TRY our Solitaire card game NOW! 100% Addictive & Fun, Download It NOW! It's completely Free! Download it now, relax and have fun with the best Solitaire experience!

Screenshots

Pyramid Solitaire4 screens
⋆Solitaire⋆4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ⋆Solitaire⋆ at none against Pyramid Solitaire's 3. ⋆Solitaire⋆ also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months) and review sentiment (86% vs 77%). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Pyramid Solitaire sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. ⋆Solitaire⋆ asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Pyramid Solitaire against 4.6 for ⋆Solitaire⋆. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 14K and 5.2K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 77% of Pyramid Solitaire's written reviews are positive against 86% of ⋆Solitaire⋆'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pyramid Solitaire ships an update every 3 months, ⋆Solitaire⋆ monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Pyramid Solitaire versus ⋆Solitaire⋆: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPyramid Solitaire⋆Solitaire⋆
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (14K ratings) — better4.6 (5.2K ratings)
Positive reviews76.6% of reviews85.6% of reviews — better
Number of ratings14K — better5.2K
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsMonthly — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.08.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size141 MB106 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperGlowing Eye Games LtdWePlay Technologies

Customer experience

Pyramid Solitaire

All ratings13,718 ratings
Positive92.8%
Neutral4.9%
Negative2.3%
Written reviews363 reviews
Positive76.6%
Neutral8.0%
Negative15.4%

⋆Solitaire⋆

All ratings5,241 ratings
Positive94.4%
Neutral3.0%
Negative2.7%
Written reviews201 reviews
Positive85.6%
Neutral5.0%
Negative9.5%

User reviews

Pyramid Solitaire

From 14K App Store ratings

What 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

⋆Solitaire⋆

From 5.2K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🎮 Fun and relaxing game
  • 🎨 Beautiful backgrounds and animations
  • 🎯 Challenging but winnable
  • 🕹️ Smooth gameplay
  • 🎶 Calming background music

Room to improve

  • 💸 Too many ads
  • 🤖 Ads can be intrusive and disrupt gameplay
  • 🔍 Lack of customization options
  • 🔢 Scoring system needs improvement
  • 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs

Bugs and requests

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

⋆Solitaire⋆

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Game freezes after watching ads
  • Landscape mode not working properly after recent update
  • Inability to use free daily help feature

Requested features

4 requests
  • Option to pay for ad-free version
  • More customization options for backgrounds and themes
  • Ability to track wins/losses and high scores
  • Multiplayer mode to play against friends

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Pyramid Solitaire

One-time3
  • Win This Round$0.99
  • Extra Temporary Card Slot$0.99
  • Pyramid Solitaire Remove Adverts$1.99
None

⋆Solitaire⋆

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Pyramid Solitaire free?
Pyramid Solitaire is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ⋆Solitaire⋆ free?
⋆Solitaire⋆ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Pyramid Solitaire or ⋆Solitaire⋆?
Pyramid Solitaire is rated higher. Pyramid Solitaire averages 4.7 out of 5 from 14K ratings, while ⋆Solitaire⋆ averages 4.6 from 5.2K ratings.
Do Pyramid Solitaire or ⋆Solitaire⋆ have ads?
Both Pyramid Solitaire and ⋆Solitaire⋆ show ads.
Which is updated more often, Pyramid Solitaire or ⋆Solitaire⋆?
Pyramid Solitaire ships an update every 3 months, and ⋆Solitaire⋆ monthly. Most recently, Pyramid Solitaire was updated on October 15, 2026 and ⋆Solitaire⋆ on October 10, 2026.

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