# Pyramid vs Classic Klondike Solitaire

The clearest difference is rating: Classic Klondike Solitaire at 5.0 against Pyramid's 4.4. Classic Klondike Solitaire also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.6). Pyramid's advantage is ratings volume (297 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Classic Klondike Solitaire holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pyramid has 297 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Pyramid ships an update every 8 months, Classic Klondike Solitaire every 5 months. Both last shipped on November 1, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pyramid | Classic Klondike Solitaire |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (297 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pyramid-solitaire/id699593562/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/classic-klondike-solitaire/id741563127/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **297** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 84.1% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | **Every 5 months** |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | Ad-supported |
| Size | 11 MB | 8 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [志伟 赖](https://appshunter.io/developer/557848318) | [Kevin White](https://appshunter.io/developer/317741855) |

## What reviewers say

### Pyramid

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pyramid-solitaire/id699593562)

Clear all cards from a pyramid formation by pairing cards that add up to 13. Only uncovered cards in the pyramid are available to play. Enjoy a classic solitaire experience with a unique layout.

**Highlights:** Pyramid card layout, Clear all cards objective, Pair cards summing to 13, Uncovered card availability, Classic solitaire gameplay

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Clean, readable card design with large text
- ✨ No ads disrupting gameplay
- 🎮 Simple, straightforward gameplay mechanics
- 🧠 Engaging and addictive gameplay
- 🎨 Customizable backgrounds and card designs

**What reviewers complain about**

- ⏱️ Mandatory timer creates stress
- 🐛 Game doesn't progress after win/loss
- ❌ No undo button for moves
- 🔄 Only one game round before ending
- ⭐ Lacks progression incentives (no leaderboard, coins, stars)

**Reported bugs**

- Game doesn't return to home screen after winning
- Game doesn't return to home screen after losing
- Game freezes or hangs when pyramid is cleared
- Game freezes or hangs when deck is depleted
- Server not updating game state properly

**Requested features**

- Undo button for moves
- Leaderboard and score tracking system
- Multiple game rounds without restarting
- Option to disable or adjust timer
- More background and card design choices


### Classic Klondike Solitaire

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/classic-klondike-solitaire/id741563127)

Experience the classic card game of Klondike Solitaire. Arrange cards by suit and rank, moving them to foundation piles to win. Enjoy strategic gameplay with intuitive controls.

**Highlights:** Move all cards to 4 foundation piles, Arrange cards by rank and alternating color, Move multiple ordered cards together, Start empty tableau piles with a King, Deal new cards from the stock pile, Redeal when stock is depleted

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pyramid free?

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

### Is Classic Klondike Solitaire free?

Classic Klondike Solitaire is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Pyramid or Classic Klondike Solitaire?

Classic Klondike Solitaire is rated higher. Pyramid averages 4.4 out of 5 from 297 ratings, while Classic Klondike Solitaire averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Pyramid or Classic Klondike Solitaire have ads?

Both Pyramid and Classic Klondike Solitaire show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Pyramid or Classic Klondike Solitaire?

Pyramid ships an update every 8 months, and Classic Klondike Solitaire every 5 months. Most recently, Pyramid was updated on November 1, 2026 and Classic Klondike Solitaire 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.*