# Pyramid (solitaire) vs Light Cross

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Pyramid (solitaire) at none against Light Cross's 21. Pyramid (solitaire) also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6). Light Cross's advantage is review sentiment (84% vs 50%) and ratings volume (51 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Light Cross sells 21 one-off in-app purchases. Pyramid (solitaire) asks for nothing beyond the download.

Pyramid (solitaire) holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Light Cross has 51 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 50% of Pyramid (solitaire)'s written reviews are positive against 84% of Light Cross's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Pyramid (solitaire) ships an update every 5 months, Light Cross every 9 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and November 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pyramid (solitaire) | Light Cross |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pyramid-solitaire/id509850558/reviews)** | [4.6 (51 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/light-cross-lightup-puzzle/id656913964/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **51** |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | **83.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 months** | Every 9 months |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 66 MB | 38 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [RUCKYGAMES CO., LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/315948909) | [Keaton.com](https://appshunter.io/developer/464191934) |

## What reviewers say

### Pyramid (solitaire)

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pyramid-solitaire/id509850558)

A classic card game where players form pairs of cards that sum to 13 or 14 to clear the table. Choose between 'Close Mode' with facedown cards or 'Open Mode' with facedup cards, utilizing a deck for additional moves. The goal is to remove all cards from the pyramid structure.

**Highlights:** Pair cards summing to 13 or 14, Close Mode (facedown cards), Open Mode (facedup cards), Utilize deck for additional moves, King cards removed by touch

**In-app purchases:** none


### Light Cross

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/light-cross-lightup-puzzle/id656913964)

A logic puzzle game where players place light bulbs to illuminate all cells on a grid. Follow rules about light beam paths and numbered blocks to solve over 1000 unique stages. Compete with friends via Game Center.

**Highlights:** Place light bulbs to illuminate cells, Avoid light beam interference, Numbered blocks indicate adjacent bulbs, Over 1000 stages, 26 puzzle packs, Game Center integration for competition

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (21)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Green Pack | Free | one-time |
| Red Pack | Free | one-time |
| Blue Pack 2 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Green Pack 2 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Red Pack 2 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Blue Pack 3 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Green Pack 3 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Red Pack 3 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Blue Pack 4 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Red Pack 4 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Red Pack 5 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Red Pack 7 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Red Pack 8 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Blue Pack 8 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Blue Pack 7 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Green Pack 7 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Blue Pack 5 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Red Pack 6 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Green Pack 4 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Green Pack 5 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pyramid (solitaire) free?

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

### Is Light Cross free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Pyramid (solitaire) or Light Cross?

Pyramid (solitaire) is rated higher. Pyramid (solitaire) averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Light Cross averages 4.6 from 51 ratings.

### Do Pyramid (solitaire) or Light Cross have ads?

Both Pyramid (solitaire) and Light Cross show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Pyramid (solitaire) or Light Cross?

Pyramid (solitaire) ships an update every 5 months, and Light Cross every 9 months. Most recently, Pyramid (solitaire) was updated on October 23, 2026 and Light Cross on November 1, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*