Comparison

Super Mahjong Solitaire vs Mahjong Solitaire Basic

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

Head to head
About

Super Mahjong Solitaire

Features
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Super Mahjong Solitaire - the classic game you know and love with a fresh simple new feel. Match two of the same piece and race against the clock to clear the board. The rules: - tap any two matching pieces - only pieces that have an open side can be matched - pieces underneath other pieces cannot be matched - match and remove all pieces to clear the board Features: - Stress-free, casual gameplay - Clean and stylish 3D board pieces - Auto zoom gets players close to the action - 70 fun levels with more to come - Beat the time to get 3 stars - Includes a hint button that shows removable pieces - and more Stunningly simple and lots of fun! Give it a try.

About

Mahjong Solitaire Basic

A classic puzzle game where you clear the board by matching identical, open tile pairs. Enjoy various layouts and cute sound effects in this faithful rendition of the solitaire experience.

Highlights
  • Match identical open tile pairs
  • Remove all tiles to complete the board
  • Various layouts
  • Auto Fit feature
  • Cute sound effects
  • Toggleable sound
Features
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mahjong solitaire basic is a puzzle game faithful to the basics, complete the board by matching identical open tile pairs and removing all tiles! *Mahjong Features* - Various layouts - Auto Fit - cute sound - Sound that can be turned on/off - Have fun playing with your friends and family.

Screenshots

Super Mahjong Solitaire4 screens
Mahjong Solitaire Basic4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Super Mahjong Solitaire at none against Mahjong Solitaire Basic's 15. Super Mahjong Solitaire also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). Mahjong Solitaire Basic's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 12 months). On price, ads and device support 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. Mahjong Solitaire Basic sells 15 one-off in-app purchases. Super Mahjong Solitaire asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Super Mahjong Solitaire ships an update every 12 months, Mahjong Solitaire Basic every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 10, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Super Mahjong Solitaire versus Mahjong Solitaire Basic: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSuper Mahjong SolitaireMahjong Solitaire Basic
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.8 (365 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—365 — better
Update frequencyEvery 12 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size78 MB166 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBen WalkerRACKGYUN LIM

In-app purchases

None

Super Mahjong Solitaire

No in-app purchases

15 purchases

Mahjong Solitaire Basic

One-time15
  • Shuffle 5$1.99
  • Highlight 7$1.99
  • Hint 10$1.99
Show 12 more
  • Shuffle 10$2.99
  • Highlight 14$2.99
  • Hint 25$2.99
  • Shuffle 20$4.99
  • Highlight 28$4.99
  • Ads Free$5.99
  • Shuffle 50$9.99
  • Highlight 64$9.99
  • Shuffle 110$19.99
  • Highlight 138$19.99
  • Christmas Bundle$19.99
  • Halloween Bundle$19.99

Questions

Is Super Mahjong Solitaire free?
Super Mahjong Solitaire is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Mahjong Solitaire Basic free?
Mahjong Solitaire Basic is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Super Mahjong Solitaire or Mahjong Solitaire Basic have ads?
Both Super Mahjong Solitaire and Mahjong Solitaire Basic show ads.
Which is updated more often, Super Mahjong Solitaire or Mahjong Solitaire Basic?
Super Mahjong Solitaire ships an update every 12 months, and Mahjong Solitaire Basic every 2 months. Most recently, Super Mahjong Solitaire was updated on September 10, 2026 and Mahjong Solitaire Basic on October 16, 2026.

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