Comparison

Mastermind Classic vs Midnight Mahjong Solitaire

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

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About

Mastermind Classic

Features
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Mastermind is a code-breaking game for one player. It is based on Mastermind, one of the most popular logic games in history. Its rules are also closely related to the classic game Bulls and Cows, originally played with pencil and paper. This version features three difficulty levels, so the game can grow with you. You can learn how to play in less than 5 minutes. You are the code breaker, and your goal is to discover the secret combination of 4, 5, or 6 colors. After every attempt, you receive clues that help you improve your next guess: 1. Green Key Peg – one of your pegs has the correct color and is in the correct position. 2. Highlighted key peg – one of your pegs has the correct color, but it is in the wrong position. 3. No Key Peg – the color does not appear in the secret code.

About

Midnight Mahjong Solitaire

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A calm mahjong solitaire for the end of the day. No forced timers, no lives to run out — just moonlit tiles and a board to clear at your own pace, with a guaranteed win path on Easy or real risk on Hard. Match pairs across five classic layouts — Turtle, Dragon, Fortress, and more. Choose from five tile skins, each hand-drawn with authentic Mahjong glyphs, and unwind to a calm Chinese-instrument soundtrack. Play fully offline, with hints and undo when you need them. A quiet way to unwind, wherever you are. HOW IT PLAYS • Tap a "free" tile (not covered, not hemmed in on both sides) to select it • Tap its matching pair to clear both • Stuck? Reshuffle the remaining tiles, or use a Hint to reveal a valid pair • A board is won when every tile is cleared WHAT YOU GET • Five board layouts — Turtle, Pyramid, Dragon, Cross, Fortress • Three board sizes — S (80 tiles), M (112), or L (144, the full classic board) • Two difficulty modes — Easy always deals a board with a path through; Hard drops that guarantee • Five tile themes — Ivory Classic, Lacquer & Gold, Nature Illustrated, Mother-of-Pearl, Blue Porcelain — each restyles the whole app, with real Mahjong glyphs (numerals, winds, dragons, flowers, seasons), not generic icons • Unlimited undo — take back a match or a reshuffle any time, no penalty • A live timer and move counter, toggleable in Settings • Optional ambient music and tile-click sound, independent toggles • Pinch to zoom and drag to pan, so the densest boards stay readable • A daily play streak — win one board a day to keep it going, with achievements unlocking as it grows, and an optional evening reminder • Per-layout stats — best times and win streaks for each of the five board layouts RELAX AND THINK No fail states, no forced ads mid-board. Just the tiles, the timer if you want it, and that satisfying moment when the last pair clears. WHAT'S FREE, WHAT'S PAID Two layouts and two tile themes are free to play, ad-supported. "Mahjong Unlimited" is a single one-time purchase that removes ads, unlocks every remaining board and tile set, and gives unlimited hints. No subscriptions. PRIVACY No account, no sign-up, no email required. Fully playable offline. Clear the board. Beat your best time. Mahjong, done right.

Screenshots

Mastermind Classic4 screens
Midnight Mahjong Solitaire4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Mastermind Classic at none against Midnight Mahjong Solitaire's 1. Midnight Mahjong Solitaire's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. Midnight Mahjong Solitaire sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Mastermind Classic asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Mastermind Classic ships an update fortnightly, Midnight Mahjong Solitaire every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Ā· 4 level
Mastermind Classic versus Midnight Mahjong Solitaire: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMastermind ClassicMidnight Mahjong Solitaire
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.016.0
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB66 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAbdullah AlioskiTLM Software Design, Inc.

In-app purchases

None

Mastermind Classic

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Midnight Mahjong Solitaire

One-time1
  • Mahjong Unlimited$3.99

Questions

Is Mastermind Classic free?
Mastermind Classic is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Midnight Mahjong Solitaire free?
Midnight Mahjong Solitaire is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Mastermind Classic or Midnight Mahjong Solitaire have ads?
Mastermind Classic shows ads; Midnight Mahjong Solitaire does not.
Which is updated more often, Mastermind Classic or Midnight Mahjong Solitaire?
Mastermind Classic ships an update fortnightly, and Midnight Mahjong Solitaire every 3 weeks. Most recently, Mastermind Classic was updated on October 7, 2026 and Midnight Mahjong Solitaire on October 25, 2026.

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