# Shanghai Ultra — Mahjong tile matching game

> Mahjong solitaire tile matching game with solvable deals and customizable themes. (iPhone/iPad app by Jonathan Clarke.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shanghai-ultra/id6763665679 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Jonathan Clarke](https://appshunter.io/developer/1891606137)
- Category: Games, Puzzle
- Price: $1.99
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 2 App Store ratings · 2 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 26.0 · 14 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-04-27
- Data updated: 2026-09-07
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shanghai-ultra/id6763665679/reviews.md

## What is Shanghai Ultra?

Shanghai Ultra is mahjong solitaire the way it should be — clean, focused, and beautifully crafted.

Match pairs of free tiles to clear the board. Simple to learn, endlessly satisfying to master. Every deal is guaranteed solvable, so the challenge is always fair.

Choose from beautifully crafted traditionally inspired tiles or try the fun emoji based sets. Seven board layouts range from a quick 56-tile game to the full 186-tile Turtle. Rich felt-textured backgrounds and five colour themes set the mood.

No ads. No interruptions. Just you and the tiles.

FEATURES

• 7 board layouts: Quick, Dragon, Phoenix, Turtle, Fortress, Pyramid, and Cross
• Multiple tile styles from classic to playful
• Background themes with subtle felt texture
• Every deal is guaranteed solvable
• Score tracking with hints, shuffle, and timer
• Leaderboard with iCloud sync across devices 
• Game Center support - Leaderboards, Achievements, and Challenges
• Take part in fun Global Daily Challenges with the Quick layout
• Light, dark, and system appearance modes
• Designed for iPhone, iPad, and Mac

## Key features

- 7 board layouts
- Multiple tile styles
- Customizable themes
- Guaranteed solvable deals
- Score tracking
- Leaderboards
- Global Daily Challenges

## Chart rankings

- #166 in Top Paid · Puzzle (US App Store)

## Recent user reviews (2 of 2)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shanghai-ultra/id6763665679/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Perfekt

*2026-05-31*

zum Spielen zwischendurch!

### 5/5 — Love it

*2026-05-18*

Very beautiful

**Developer response:** Thank you, so glad you appreciate the effort and care that has gone into Shanghai Ultra’s design.

## Frequently asked questions about Shanghai Ultra

### What is Shanghai Ultra?

Shanghai Ultra is a mahjong solitaire game designed for a clean and focused experience. It features tile matching gameplay with multiple board layouts and customizable themes.

### How much does Shanghai Ultra cost?

Shanghai Ultra is a paid app, priced at $1.99. There are no in-app purchases or advertisements.

### Does Shanghai Ultra have ads?

No, Shanghai Ultra is ad-free. The description explicitly states 'No ads. No interruptions. Just you and the tiles.'

### What devices does Shanghai Ultra support?

Shanghai Ultra is designed for iPhone, iPad, and Mac devices, offering iCloud sync across them.

### Are all games in Shanghai Ultra solvable?

Yes, every deal in Shanghai Ultra is guaranteed to be solvable, ensuring a fair challenge for all players.

### What game modes are available in Shanghai Ultra?

Shanghai Ultra offers 7 different board layouts, ranging from a quick 56-tile game to a full 186-tile 'Turtle' layout. It also features Global Daily Challenges.

### How often is Shanghai Ultra updated?

The latest version is 1.20, last updated on June 21, 2026. This indicates a relatively frequent update schedule.

### Is Shanghai Ultra suitable for younger players?

Yes, Shanghai Ultra has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for younger players interested in puzzle games.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.25 — 2026-09-05

- Improvements to leaderboards: Play offline or in Airplane Mode, and your scores will automatically submit to Game Center when you reconnect. For Daily Challenges, this must still occur within the normal cutoff.

### 1.24 — 2026-09-04

- New theme: Ivory - available in Settings > Theme
- Improvements to performance when playing with bluetooth headphones connected

### 1.23 — 2026-08-27

- New theme: Ivory - available in Settings > Theme
- Improvements to the leaderboard behaviour when not using Game Center

### 1.22 — 2026-08-09

Thank you for all the great feedback about Shanghai Ultra, we really appreciate it! This release includes:
- Minor fixes and performance improvements

### 1.21 — 2026-07-29

- Minor improvements

## More apps by Jonathan Clarke

- [Weather Ultra](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/weather-ultra/id6760675117)
- [Cridget](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cridget/id6761822350)
- [Cameras Ultra](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cameras-ultra/id6764231177)
- [Yacht Ultra](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yacht-ultra/id6765777769)
- [Solitaire Ultra](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/solitaire-ultra/id6766115465)

All apps by Jonathan Clarke: https://appshunter.io/developer/1891606137

## Related topics

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*Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-09-07.*