# Pyramid vs CardStack

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Pyramid at 81% against CardStack's 0%. Pyramid also leads on ratings volume (91 vs 2) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 26.0). CardStack's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.4) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 9 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

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

CardStack holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pyramid has 91 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 81% of Pyramid's written reviews are positive against 0% of CardStack's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Pyramid ships an update every 9 months, CardStack every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and August 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pyramid | CardStack |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (91 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pyramid-solitaire-go/id757938971/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cardstack-high-low-challenge/id6743040348/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **91** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | **80.7% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 9 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | Ad-supported |
| Size | 16 MB | 4 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [少箐 岑](https://appshunter.io/developer/678138071) | [Mizuki Hoshida](https://appshunter.io/developer/1797942917) |

## What reviewers say

### Pyramid

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pyramid-solitaire-go/id757938971)

Clear all cards from a pyramid formation by matching pairs that add up to 13. Only uncovered cards in the pyramid are playable. A classic solitaire challenge for strategic card players.

**Highlights:** Pyramid card layout, Match pairs summing to 13, Clear all cards objective, Uncovered card availability

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and enjoyable gameplay
- ⏱️ Quick and easy to play
- 🧠 Makes you think
- 🌟 Addictive and challenging
- 📱 Great for passing time

**What reviewers complain about**

- 👎 No score statistics kept
- 👎 No undo button
- 👎 Not challenging enough
- 👎 No temporary hold for cards
- 👎 Cards too small on iPhone

**Reported bugs**

- Plays differently on iPhone vs. iPad
- Faces are too small on iPhone

**Requested features**

- Keep score statistics
- Add an undo button
- Implement a temporary hold for cards
- Allow landscape mode on iPhone
- Make icons bigger and easier to see


### CardStack

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cardstack-high-low-challenge/id6743040348)

An addictive card game where players predict if the next card will be higher or lower. Enjoy quick gaming sessions alone or challenge friends, test your luck, and aim for the highest score with beautiful animations and intuitive gameplay.

**Highlights:** Higher or lower card prediction, Solo and multiplayer modes, Game history and stats tracking, Customizable sound and animations, Beautiful card designs, Streak challenges

**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 CardStack free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Pyramid or CardStack?

CardStack is rated higher. Pyramid averages 4.4 out of 5 from 91 ratings, while CardStack averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Pyramid or CardStack have ads?

Both Pyramid and CardStack show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Pyramid or CardStack?

Pyramid ships an update every 9 months, and CardStack every 2 weeks. Most recently, Pyramid was updated on September 21, 2026 and CardStack on August 31, 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.*