Comparison

Pyramid vs Pyramid Solitaire X

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

Pyramid Solitaire X

Experience a classic card game with a unique pyramid layout. The objective is to remove pairs of cards totaling 13 to demolish the pyramid and discard all 52 cards. Offers three difficulty levels for varied challenges.

Highlights
  • Classic pyramid solitaire gameplay
  • Three difficulty levels
  • Pairs of cards totaling 13 removed
  • Objective: Demolish the pyramid
  • Aces count as 1, Jacks 11, Queens 12, Kings 13
  • No pop-up or full-screen ads
Features
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Pyramid Solitaire is the classic pyramid solitaire game which is very popular in Windows OS. This game provides best user experience. Pyramid Solitaire is a 100% free game. There is no pop-up ads and full-screen ads. All the functionalities are in one page and it is easy to play. Pyramid Solitaire has 3 levels - Easy (Three Help Stores), Medium (Two Help Stores) and Hard (One Help Store). Objective of Pyramid Solitaire: Pairs of exposed cards that total 13 are removed and placed in a single discard pile. The object of the game is to discard all 52 cards, demolishing the pyramid in the process. Aces count as 1, Jacks 11, Queens 12 and Kings total 13 in themselves and as such, are discarded as a single card rather than as a pair.

Screenshots

Pyramid4 screens
Pyramid Solitaire X4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Pyramid Solitaire X at none against Pyramid's shown. Pyramid Solitaire X also leads on monetization model (free vs ad-supported) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). Pyramid's advantage is ratings volume (296 vs 35). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence 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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for Pyramid against 4.5 for Pyramid Solitaire X. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pyramid has 296 ratings behind it against 35, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 84% of Pyramid's written reviews are positive against 80% of Pyramid Solitaire X's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on September 12, 2026 and September 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Pyramid versus Pyramid Solitaire X: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPyramidPyramid Solitaire X
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (296 ratings)4.5 (35 ratings) — better
Positive reviews84.0% of reviews — better80.0% of reviews
Number of ratings296 — better35
Update frequencyEvery 8 monthsEvery 8 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supportedFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.613.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB10 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer志伟 赖Lei Li

Customer experience

Pyramid

All ratings296 ratings
Positive86.5%
Neutral9.1%
Negative4.4%
Written reviews81 reviews
Positive84.0%
Neutral12.3%
Negative3.7%

Pyramid Solitaire X

All ratings35 ratings
Positive88.6%
Neutral5.7%
Negative5.7%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive80.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative20.0%

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

Pyramid Solitaire X

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Pyramid

No in-app purchases

None

Pyramid Solitaire X

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Pyramid free?
Pyramid is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Pyramid Solitaire X free?
Pyramid Solitaire X is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Pyramid or Pyramid Solitaire X?
Pyramid Solitaire X is rated higher. Pyramid averages 4.4 out of 5 from 296 ratings, while Pyramid Solitaire X averages 4.5 from 35 ratings.
Do Pyramid or Pyramid Solitaire X have ads?
Pyramid shows ads; Pyramid Solitaire X does not.
Which is updated more often, Pyramid or Pyramid Solitaire X?
Pyramid ships an update every 8 months, and Pyramid Solitaire X every 8 months. Most recently, Pyramid was updated on September 12, 2026 and Pyramid Solitaire X on September 7, 2026.

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