Comparison

Pyramid vs .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

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

A classic card game where the goal is to remove cards by matching pairs that add up to 13. Navigate a pyramid filled with cards to clear the board and enjoy your own time or play with others.

Highlights
  • Match two cards to sum to 13
  • Clear cards from a pyramid
  • Single-player mode
  • Multiplayer options
  • Classic gameplay
Features
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-------------------------------------- It's classic you may not know! -------------------------------------- You need to match two cards as 13 to eliminate the cards. And there is a Pyramid which is full of cards. If you want to know how to play it, just try Alex Pyramid Solitaire. Here, you can enjoy your own time. Also, you could play with your families, your friends and other players of Alex Pyramid Solitaire.

Screenshots

Pyramid4 screens
.Pyramid Solitaire4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Pyramid at none against .Pyramid Solitaire's 1. .Pyramid Solitaire's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.6). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume 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. .Pyramid Solitaire sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Pyramid asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for Pyramid against 4.4 for .Pyramid Solitaire. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 296 and 160 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 84% and 83% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pyramid ships an update every 8 months, .Pyramid Solitaire every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on September 12, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Pyramid versus .Pyramid Solitaire: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPyramid.Pyramid Solitaire
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (296 ratings)4.4 (160 ratings)
Positive reviews84.0% of reviews — better83.3% of reviews
Number of ratings296 — better160
Update frequencyEvery 8 monthsEvery 6 months — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.612.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB12 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer志伟 赖玉龙 曹

Customer experience

Pyramid

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

.Pyramid Solitaire

All ratings160 ratings
Positive85.0%
Neutral10.6%
Negative4.4%
Written reviews48 reviews
Positive83.3%
Neutral6.3%
Negative10.4%

User reviews

Pyramid

From 296 App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

  • ⏱️ 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)

.Pyramid Solitaire

From 160 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Addictive and fun gameplay
  • 🚀 Fast-paced and engaging
  • 👍 Great way to pass time
  • 👍 Smooth operation
  • 👍 Good visuals

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Music shuts off when opening
  • 🐛 Awkward deck placement for right-handed players
  • 🐛 Ad banner covers undo/pause buttons
  • 🐛 Infantile graphics on court cards
  • 🐛 Terrible music (can be turned off)

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

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Cannot open on main screen
  • Cannot delete from phone
  • Music shuts off when opening
  • Ad banner covers undo/pause buttons
  • Ads appear even after purchase

Requested features

6 requests
  • Update Forty Thieves
  • Allow matching cards in stockpile separately
  • Improve ad placement
  • Provide option to remove ads
  • Settings for card colors and faces
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  • Clarify win condition/scoring

In-app purchases

None

Pyramid

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

.Pyramid Solitaire

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$2.99

Questions

Is Pyramid free?
Pyramid is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is .Pyramid Solitaire free?
.Pyramid Solitaire is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Pyramid or .Pyramid Solitaire?
Pyramid and .Pyramid Solitaire are both rated 4.4 out of 5 on the App Store, from 296 and 160 ratings respectively.
Do Pyramid or .Pyramid Solitaire have ads?
Both Pyramid and .Pyramid Solitaire show ads.
Which is updated more often, Pyramid or .Pyramid Solitaire?
Pyramid ships an update every 8 months, and .Pyramid Solitaire every 6 months. Most recently, Pyramid was updated on September 12, 2026 and .Pyramid Solitaire on September 19, 2026.

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