# Mahjong by Dogmelon

> Classic tile-matching puzzle game for brain training and entertainment. (iPhone/iPad app by dogMelon Pty Ltd.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mahjong-by-dogmelon/id299685873 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [dogMelon Pty Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/297096796)
- Category: Games, Entertainment, Family, Puzzle
- Price: $9.99
- Rating: 4.60/5 from 537 App Store ratings · 96 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 12.3 · 69 MB
- Languages: American English, French (France), German (Germany)
- Released: 2008-12-13
- Data updated: 2026-09-06
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mahjong-by-dogmelon/id299685873/reviews.md

## What is Mahjong by Dogmelon?

The game that will entertain you AND keep your brain sharp.

We've collected all the feedback from our customers over the years, to help make this our best version yet, including:

- A heap of fun layouts to play, so you won't get bored

- choose your favorite tiles, backgrounds, and layouts, to make it look how YOU want.

- Deep zooming, so that you will never have trouble reading the tiles.

- Full Undo/Redo, so you can go back and make different choices.

- clean, attractive layouts, with no distractions, to ensure you can relax while you play.

- subtle sound effects that you can easily turn off, if you need to pay in silence.

## Key features

- Multiple fun layouts
- Customizable tiles, backgrounds, and layouts
- Deep zooming for tile readability
- Full Undo/Redo functionality
- Clean, distraction-free interface
- Optional subtle sound effects

## What do users think of Mahjong by Dogmelon?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 🚀 Best Mahjong game
- 👍 Simple but customizable
- 👍 Enjoyable layouts
- 👍 Relaxing and challenging
- 👍 Addictive gameplay
- 👍 Good graphics and gameplay

**Cons**

- 🐛 Sound effects and music issues
- 🐛 Crashes and freezes
- 🐛 Scoring issues
- 🔧 Unnecessary changes (tile clicking)
- 🔧 Lack of shuffle/reshuffle option
- 🔧 Repetitive layouts

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Scoring does not work correctly
- App crashes when winning or running out of moves
- App goes black screen and crashes
- Tiles not matching even with hints
- Timer not stopping when app is not active

**Most requested features**

- Bring back calming music
- More frequent updates
- Option to hide stats
- Redo button
- Shuffle/reshuffle option
- Suggest winnable scenarios

## Recent user reviews (10 of 96)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mahjong-by-dogmelon/id299685873/reviews.md

### 4/5 — Best Mahjong Game!!

*2025-11-10*

This is the best Mahjong game ever!!!!!! My only complaint about the game is that I miss the calming music that the free version of this wonderful mahjong app from y’all has along with the sound effects. The calming music made the game more relaxing, so I wish it would be brought back to this game.
Also, I hope that this game will get more updates since it’s been over a year since the last update!

### 3/5 — Best

*2025-10-30, version 3.1*

Played several…this one does what you want.

### 5/5 — The Right Choice

*2024-08-11*

Simple but customizable.

### 5/5 — A suggestion for the creators

*2024-07-09*

I love this game, the tiles look like real tiles and I love the clicking sound (one of the reasons I paid for this one) and it’s very rare for me to give a whole 5 stars to ANY review. 

I was wondering, while it’s nice to have the stats it would be really nice if they could be in the settings or something. You see, I love the fireworks, they are such a nice effect and would be really nice if the stats weren’t in the middle of the screen, it kind of takes away form the fireworks. I know I’m probably the only one to suggest this and it might not be cost effective to rearrange things but I thought it couldn’t hurt to suggest it. :)

### 5/5 — Best Mahjong Game!!

*2024-05-04*

This is the best Mahjong game ever!!!!!! My only complaint about the game is that I miss the calming music that the free version of this wonderful mahjong app from y’all has along with the sound effects. The calming music made the game more relaxing. Also, I hope that this game will get more updates since it’s been a year since the last update!

### 4/5 — Best Mahjong Game!!

*2023-10-14*

This is the best Mahjong game ever!!!!!! My only issue with it is that the sound effects don’t work even when I turn the sound on. I miss the calming music that the free version of this wonderful mahjong app from y’all has along with the sound effects. The calming music made the game more relaxing.

### 4/5 — Best Mahjong Game!!

*2023-09-23*

This is the best Mahjong game ever!!!!!! My only issue with it is that the sound effects don’t work even when I turn the sound on.

### 1/5 — Please allow “continue” again

*2023-02-25*

Thank you so, so, so much for taking away that ridiculous animation after making a match!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Now please bring back the “continue” option for when you run out of moves.  I want to be able to go backwards and find other options for winning without re-shuffling.  

This would make the game perfect for me again!!!!!

### 2/5 — Insufficiente

*2022-08-28, version 3.0*

Non si distinguono i livelli

### 3/5 — Good but needs work

*2021-12-13*

The challenge is great, but I do not like having to manually change the layout. There are other MJ apps that randomly select a new layout each game. And I would prefer to not have to go to another screen to engage the UNDO button.

## Frequently asked questions about Mahjong by Dogmelon

### What is Mahjong by Dogmelon?

Mahjong by Dogmelon is a digital version of the classic tile-matching puzzle game. It is designed to provide entertainment while also helping to keep your mind sharp. The app offers a variety of features to enhance the gameplay experience.

### What are the key features of this Mahjong app?

Key features include a wide selection of fun layouts to prevent boredom, the ability to customize tiles, backgrounds, and layouts to your preference, and deep zooming for easy tile reading. It also offers full Undo/Redo functionality and a clean, distraction-free interface.

### Is Mahjong by Dogmelon free to play?

Yes, based on the provided information, Mahjong by Dogmelon is a free application. There are no mentions of in-app purchases or advertisements, suggesting a completely free gaming experience.

### Who is this app designed for?

This app is designed for anyone who enjoys puzzle games and is looking for a way to entertain themselves while also engaging their cognitive skills. It's suitable for players who appreciate customizable game elements and a relaxing, distraction-free environment.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 3.1 — 2023-02-24

Haptic feedback with tile moves.
Available moves counter shown.
Various improvements & bug fixes.

### 3.0 — 2021-06-17

-Stability fixes
-New backgrounds
-New tiles
-Improved tile selection
-Improved UI for choosing tiles, layouts etc

### 2.3 — 2019-08-27

New Medieval tileset.
Fix bug with hints staying on.

### 2.2 — 2016-11-24

Added "Assistant" option, in the "Hints" menu.

The assistant helps you by finding any matching tiles when you make a selection. It also allows you to 'double-click' a tile, to remove a pair.

In the previous version, the assistant was switched "ON" by default, and there was no way to turn it off (sorry folks). Now, you can turn it off, and enjoy the full challenge of finding all the matches yourself.

### 2.1 — 2016-11-18

Rounded Tiles
Revised graphics with more details for higher resolution devices.
New, more subtle hints.
Various bug fixes

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