# Mahjong Match! vs bARTChristmas

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: bARTChristmas at none against Mahjong Match!'s 1. bARTChristmas also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (5.0 vs 4.6). Mahjong Match!'s advantage is ratings volume (5K vs 1). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Mahjong Match! sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. bARTChristmas asks for nothing beyond the download.

bARTChristmas holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Mahjong Match! has 5K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Mahjong Match! ships an update every 4 months, bARTChristmas every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Mahjong Match! | bARTChristmas |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mahjong-match/id1060809586/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bartchristmas/id1591814021/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **5K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 81.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 136 MB | 117 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Do More Mobile, LLC.](https://appshunter.io/developer/318729104) | [Istvan Bartucz](https://appshunter.io/developer/1519206534) |

## What reviewers say

### Mahjong Match!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mahjong-match/id1060809586)

This app offers a modern take on the classic tile-matching solitaire game. Enjoy unlimited puzzles, track your progress across numerous handcrafted boards, and customize your experience with various tile sets and backgrounds. It's designed for relaxing solo play with intuitive controls and helpful tutorials for beginners.

**Highlights:** Unlimited puzzles, 150+ handcrafted boards, Customizable tile sets and backgrounds, Highlight valid moves option, Progress tracking, Beginner tutorial

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 👍 Clear and visually appealing tiles
- 🕰️ No time limit for gameplay
- 💤 Relaxing and soothing experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezes
- 💰 Expensive subscription model
- 📺 Intrusive and inappropriate ads
- 🔄 Losing progress due to app issues

**Reported bugs**

- Birthday verification not working
- Tiles disappearing or greyed out
- Game not loading or opening

**Requested features**

- More level variety and challenges
- Option to permanently remove ads
- Improved stability and reliability


### bARTChristmas

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bartchristmas/id1591814021)

This app offers a festive Christmas experience, focusing on creating memories and sharing gifts. It aims to bring joy and cheer during the holiday season, replacing an older application with enhanced features.

**Highlights:** Christmas gift experience, Memory creation, Gift sharing, Festive holiday theme, Replaces older app

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Mahjong Match! free?

Mahjong Match! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is bARTChristmas free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Mahjong Match! or bARTChristmas?

bARTChristmas is rated higher. Mahjong Match! averages 4.6 out of 5 from 5K ratings, while bARTChristmas averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Mahjong Match! or bARTChristmas have ads?

Mahjong Match! shows ads; bARTChristmas does not.

### Which is updated more often, Mahjong Match! or bARTChristmas?

Mahjong Match! ships an update every 4 months, and bARTChristmas every 2 months. Most recently, Mahjong Match! was updated on October 20, 2026 and bARTChristmas on October 2, 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.*