Comparison

M vs FirstMahjong

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

Head to head
About

M

An addictive puzzle game where you swipe to merge letter tiles, progressing from A to the ultimate rainbow M tile. Enjoy vibrant colors, satisfying animations, and a challenge that's easy to learn but hard to master.

Highlights
  • Alphabet tile merging
  • Rainbow color progression
  • Satisfying animations
  • Quick play sessions
  • High score tracking
  • Demo mode tutorial
Features
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Master the Alphabet. Chase the Rainbow. M Tile is an addictive puzzle game that transforms number-crunching into a colorful journey through the alphabet. Swipe to slide tiles, merge matching letters, and climb from A to the legendary rainbow M tile. Simple to Learn, Impossible to Put Down Swipe in any direction to slide your tiles. When two matching letters collide, they merge into the next letter in the alphabet. Start with A, unlock B, then C, and keep climbing. Each new letter brings a new color—watch your board transform into a vibrant mosaic as you progress. Features: • Rainbow Progression — Each tile glows with its own distinct color, from fiery red A's to deep violet G's. Reach the elusive M tile and witness it shimmer through every color of the rainbow. • Satisfying Feedback — Feel every move with smooth sliding animations, celebratory unlock effects, and a gentle shake when you're stuck. Every interaction is designed to delight. • One More Game — Quick sessions that fit perfectly into your day. Easy to pick up, hard to master. • Track Your Best — Beat your high score and push further than before. How high can you climb? • Learn by Watching — An elegant demo mode shows you exactly how to play. Tap to jump right in. The Challenge Awaits The board fills up fast. Plan your moves carefully, or find yourself out of space with nowhere to go. Only strategic swiping will take you all the way to M. Download M Tile now and see how far you can go.

About

FirstMahjong

Features
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Unwind with First Mahjong, a beautifully crafted Mahjong solitaire puzzle game featuring stunning 2.5D graphics and relaxing gameplay. CLASSIC GAMEPLAY, MODERN DESIGN Match pairs of identical free tiles to clear the board. Tiles must have at least one side open — not blocked by adjacent tiles or covered by tiles above. Simple to learn, endlessly satisfying. 200 LEVELS ACROSS 4 DIFFICULTIES • Easy — Perfect for beginners with fewer tile types • Medium — Balanced challenge for casual play • Hard — Test your pattern recognition • Expert — Master all 42 tile types including Flowers & Seasons 10+ UNIQUE LAYOUTS Pyramid, Heart, Temple, Cat, Fortress, Bridge, Butterfly, Tower, Spiral, and more. Each layout offers a fresh puzzle experience. HELPFUL TOOLS • Hint — Reveal available matches when stuck • Undo — Reverse your last move • Shuffle — Rearrange remaining tiles for new possibilities DAILY CHALLENGES Complete a new puzzle every day for bonus rewards. Build your streak and earn extra hints and shuffles. BEAUTIFUL THEMES Choose from 4 visual themes: Classic Jade, Midnight Blue, Warm Sunset, and Cherry Blossom. Each features textured backgrounds and matching tile colors. GAME CENTER Compete on 6 leaderboards and unlock 17 achievements across Progress, Streaks, Speed, and Mastery categories. iCLOUD SYNC Your progress syncs automatically across all your devices. Start on iPhone, continue on iPad. PREMIUM FEATURES • Immersive sound effects and haptic feedback • Offline play — no internet required • Statistics tracking — games played, win rate, best times • VoiceOver accessibility support Download First Mahjong and discover why millions love this timeless puzzle game.

Screenshots

M4 screens
FirstMahjong4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: FirstMahjong at every 5 days against M's monthly. M's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). On price, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

M ships an update monthly, FirstMahjong every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
M versus FirstMahjong: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMFirstMahjong
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 5 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size118 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAbnormal Head LLC (CA)VASSIM RAHIM

In-app purchases

None

M

No in-app purchases

None

FirstMahjong

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is M free?
M is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is FirstMahjong free?
FirstMahjong is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do M or FirstMahjong have ads?
Both M and FirstMahjong show ads.
Which is updated more often, M or FirstMahjong?
M ships an update monthly, and FirstMahjong every 5 days. Most recently, M was updated on November 2, 2026 and FirstMahjong on October 28, 2026.

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