Comparison

Pyramid Solitaire vs Classic Pyramid 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

Clear a pyramid of cards by pairing two cards that sum to 13. This classic solitaire game features a draw pile and a temporary store for added strategy. Achieve high scores by clearing the pyramid and winning consecutive games.

Highlights
  • Card pairing to sum 13
  • Pyramid and draw pile mechanics
  • Temporary card storage
  • Scoring system
  • Consecutive win bonuses
  • Multiple game modes
Features
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Your goal is to clear pyramid of cards by creating combinations of 2 cards that add up to 13. Pyramid Solitaire is played with a 52-card deck. First, 28 cards are dealt into a pyramid, starting with one card at the top. The pyramid has 7 rows, and the number of cards equals the row position. Each card covers the one on its upper left and upper right (if there are cards in those places). The remaining 24 cards are put in the draw pile. It is possible to put the top card from the draw pile to the discard pile(s), but not backwards. Only the top card of each pile and the exposed cards in the pyramid may be used to make matches. The remaining cards are placed to the side face down. This is the Stock. To play, pairs of exposed cards can be removed to the Foundation if their values total 13. Aces count as 1, Jacks – 11, Queens – 12. Kings count as 13 and can be removed on their own. All other cards count at their face value. Cards must not be covered. Thus when an Ace rests on a Queen, that Queen can not be removed. While playing "Temp Store" mode, one card at a time however can be moved to temporary card store (next to stock) to increase your options. You may draw cards from the Stock one at a time and match it with any exposed card. Each time the set is removed the score is increased. Once pyramid is cleared extra bonus is awarded. The bonus is increased if all the cards were discarded. The score is proportional to the number of consecutive won games and/or game level. Don't forget to check our Game section for other fun games...

About

Classic Pyramid Solitaire

A classic card game where players aim to clear a pyramid of cards by pairing them to sum 13. Strategic card removal and careful use of the discard pile are key to winning.

Highlights
  • Pyramid card clearing gameplay
  • Pair cards to sum 13
  • Use discard pile for new cards
  • Track steps to win
  • Simple tap controls
Features
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Pyramid solitaire is a well-known solitaire game. The goal in this game is to remove all cards on the pyramid by pairing the cards which give a sum of 13 points regardless of their suits. You can click to remove any pair of cards on the pyramid or the discard pile that gives the sum of 13, for example A and Q, 10 and 3, while a K can be removed by itself. When no moves are available, click the stock pile and get a new card. Count your steps wisely, clear all cards and win the game!

Screenshots

Pyramid Solitaire3 screens
Classic Pyramid Solitaire3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Pyramid Solitaire at 5.0 against Classic Pyramid Solitaire's 3.5. Pyramid Solitaire also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 88%) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 11.0). Classic Pyramid Solitaire's advantage is update cadence (every 5 months vs every 11 months). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Pyramid Solitaire holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 4 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Pyramid Solitaire's written reviews are positive against 88% of Classic Pyramid Solitaire's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pyramid Solitaire ships an update every 11 months, Classic Pyramid Solitaire every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Pyramid Solitaire versus Classic Pyramid Solitaire: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPyramid SolitaireClassic Pyramid Solitaire
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better3.5 (4 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better88.5% of reviews
Number of ratings24 — better
Update frequencyEvery 11 monthsEvery 5 months — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supportedAd-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS9.0 — better11.0
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGASP Mobile Games IncKevin White

Customer experience

Pyramid Solitaire

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Classic Pyramid Solitaire

All ratings4 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews52 reviews
Positive88.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative11.5%

In-app purchases

None

Pyramid Solitaire

No in-app purchases

None

Classic Pyramid Solitaire

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Pyramid Solitaire free?
Pyramid Solitaire is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Classic Pyramid Solitaire free?
Classic Pyramid Solitaire is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Pyramid Solitaire or Classic Pyramid Solitaire?
Pyramid Solitaire is rated higher. Pyramid Solitaire averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Classic Pyramid Solitaire averages 3.5 from 4 ratings.
Do Pyramid Solitaire or Classic Pyramid Solitaire have ads?
Both Pyramid Solitaire and Classic Pyramid Solitaire show ads.
Which is updated more often, Pyramid Solitaire or Classic Pyramid Solitaire?
Pyramid Solitaire ships an update every 11 months, and Classic Pyramid Solitaire every 5 months. Most recently, Pyramid Solitaire was updated on October 7, 2026 and Classic Pyramid Solitaire on October 13, 2026.

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