Comparison

Pyramid vs Giza Solitaire

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Pyramid

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
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The object of the game is to clear all the cards in the pyramid. 21 cards are dealt in the shape of a pyramid in successive rows of from 1 to 6 cards. Each card is overlapped by 2 cards from the row below. A card in the pyramid is available if it is not covered by another card.

About

Giza Solitaire

Experience a classic card-matching puzzle game where the goal is to clear a pyramid by matching cards that sum to 13. It offers three distinct game modes with unique challenges and strategic elements. This entirely free game provides hours of engaging solitaire fun.

Highlights
  • Card matching to sum 13
  • Three game variations (Giza, Cairo, Necropolis)
  • Pyramid card clearing objective
  • Strategic 'free spot' mechanic
  • Completely free to play
Features
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A classic game (sometimes called Pyramid) where you match cards that sum to 13 in an attempt to clear a pyramid of cards. Play three variations. Totally free. No in-app purchases. Jacks count as 11, Queens as 12 and Kings stand alone. You can only select fully uncovered cards. Use the "free spot" to stash a pyramid card for later use. The game ends when you have removed all the cards from the pyramid (win) or you have no more moves (loss). GIZA - The classic game. CAIRO - A complete information game where the reserve cards are in piles. NECROPOLIS - A complete information game where all cards are in three pyramids (small, medium & large)

Screenshots

Pyramid4 screens
Giza Solitaire4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Pyramid at 4.4 against Giza Solitaire's 4.0. Pyramid also leads on ratings volume (297 vs 1). Giza Solitaire's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.6). On price, update cadence, 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 holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.0. 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Pyramid versus Giza Solitaire: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPyramidGiza Solitaire
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (297 ratings) — better4.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews84.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings297 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 8 monthsEvery 8 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supportedAd-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.612.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB20 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer志伟 赖MmpApps Corp.

Customer experience

Pyramid

All ratings296 ratings
Positive86.5%
Neutral9.1%
Negative4.4%
Written reviews82 reviews
Positive84.1%
Neutral12.2%
Negative3.7%

Giza Solitaire

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Pyramid

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • 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

10 requests
  • 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
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  • Custom image uploads for backgrounds and card backs
  • Score history and win streak tracking
  • Achievement system with coins or stars
  • Background music and sound options
  • Ability to turn off point penalties for slow play

Giza Solitaire

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Pyramid

No in-app purchases

None

Giza Solitaire

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Pyramid free?
Pyramid is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Giza Solitaire free?
Giza Solitaire is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Pyramid or Giza Solitaire?
Pyramid is rated higher. Pyramid averages 4.4 out of 5 from 297 ratings, while Giza Solitaire averages 4.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Pyramid or Giza Solitaire have ads?
Both Pyramid and Giza Solitaire show ads.
Which is updated more often, Pyramid or Giza Solitaire?
Pyramid ships an update every 8 months, and Giza Solitaire every 8 months. Most recently, Pyramid was updated on October 22, 2026 and Giza Solitaire on October 15, 2026.

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