# The Pyraplex vs Kingdom Eighties

The clearest difference is update cadence: Kingdom Eighties at monthly against The Pyraplex's every 6 months. Kingdom Eighties also leads on chart position (#185 vs unranked) and ratings volume (59 vs 17). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

The Pyraplex costs $4.99 and Kingdom Eighties $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for The Pyraplex against 4.4 for Kingdom Eighties. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 17 and 59 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 72% of The Pyraplex's written reviews are positive against 74% of Kingdom Eighties's.

The Pyraplex ships an update every 6 months, Kingdom Eighties monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | The Pyraplex | Kingdom Eighties |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $4.99 | $4.99 |
| Rating | [4.4 (17 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-pyraplex/id919429622/reviews) | **[4.4 (59 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kingdom-eighties/id1616652599/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 17 | **59** |
| Positive reviews | 72.2% of reviews | **73.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | **#185** |
| Size | 54 MB | 1.5 GB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Kairosoft Co.,Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/381477233) | [Raw Fury](https://appshunter.io/developer/1118513353) |

## What reviewers say

### The Pyraplex

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-pyraplex/id919429622)

Build a magnificent pyramid and establish a thriving desert oasis. Attract diverse visitors, cultivate trade, and create amenities to enrich your culture and wealth. Manage resources and design with both form and function in mind to impress the Pyramid Association.

**Highlights:** Pyramid construction, Desert oasis management, Attract diverse visitors, Cultivate trade, Add amenities and handicrafts, Unearth hidden treasures, Annual evaluations

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Kingdom Eighties

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kingdom-eighties/id1616652599)

**Currently charting:** #185 Top Paid · Adventure (US App Store)

A singleplayer micro-strategy and base-building adventure set in the 1980s. Defend your town from mysterious creatures by recruiting, building defenses, and exploring to unlock upgrades. A new chapter in a beloved series for both veterans and newcomers.

**Highlights:** Micro-strategy gameplay, Base building and expansion, Recruit and assign roles, Resource management, Exploration and upgrades, Handcrafted pixel art, Synthwave soundtrack

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- ✨ Beautiful graphics and art style
- 🎶 Excellent soundtrack and atmosphere
- 💡 Innovative mechanics (microcontrol, programmable towers)
- 👍 Engaging and addictive gameplay loop
- 🎮 Nostalgic 80s theme well-executed

**What reviewers complain about**

- 📉 Shorter than previous installments
- 🤔 Simplified mechanics compared to predecessors
- 🐢 Slower coin spending animation
- 🕹️ Controls can be clunky or unresponsive
- 📉 Less strategic depth than older games

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes during cutscenes
- Game crashes frequently
- Save data issues (cannot save progress)
- Game crashes before specific levels
- Blank screen on launch

**Requested features**

- More levels/content
- DLCs for more gameplay
- Ability to skip cutscenes on repeat playthroughs
- More challenging difficulty options
- Sequel or 90s version


## Frequently asked questions

### Is The Pyraplex free?

The Pyraplex costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Kingdom Eighties free?

Kingdom Eighties costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, The Pyraplex or Kingdom Eighties?

Kingdom Eighties is rated higher. The Pyraplex averages 4.4 out of 5 from 17 ratings, while Kingdom Eighties averages 4.4 from 59 ratings.

### Do The Pyraplex or Kingdom Eighties have ads?

Neither The Pyraplex nor Kingdom Eighties shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, The Pyraplex or Kingdom Eighties?

The Pyraplex ships an update every 6 months, and Kingdom Eighties monthly. Most recently, The Pyraplex was updated on November 6, 2026 and Kingdom Eighties on November 3, 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.*