# Mahjong Tours vs Mahjong Solitaire Cube

The clearest difference is update cadence: Mahjong Tours at weekly against Mahjong Solitaire Cube's every 4 months. Mahjong Tours also leads on ratings volume (2.8K vs 229) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 16.4). Mahjong Solitaire Cube's advantage is review sentiment (94% vs 86%). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Mahjong Tours sells 12 one-off in-app purchases and Mahjong Solitaire Cube sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Mahjong Tours against 4.8 for Mahjong Solitaire Cube. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Mahjong Tours has 2.8K ratings behind it against 229, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 86% of Mahjong Tours's written reviews are positive against 94% of Mahjong Solitaire Cube's.

Mahjong Tours ships an update weekly, Mahjong Solitaire Cube every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Mahjong Tours | Mahjong Solitaire Cube |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (2.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mahjong-tours/id1474928656/reviews) | **[4.8 (229 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mahjong-solitaire-cube/id1561009780/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2.8K** | 229 |
| Positive reviews | 85.8% of reviews | **94.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 158 MB | 224 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Noodle Games Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1480665471) | [Tether Studios, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/961843822) |

## What reviewers say

### Mahjong Tours

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mahjong-tours/id1474928656)

Embark on a global adventure with this mahjong solitaire game. Match tiles to complete hundreds of boards set against stunning cityscapes and famous landmarks. Enjoy challenging quests, collect rewards, and play offline.

**Highlights:** Global city tours and quests, Hundreds of mahjong solitaire boards, Stunning scenery backgrounds, Magic items and hidden tiles, Offline play capability, Collectible pictures and rewards

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 500 Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer | $0.99 | one-time |
| Special Gold offer | $1.99 | one-time |
| 1550 Coins | $2.99 | one-time |
| Winning pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Relax Trip Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads Pack 1 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Victory Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| 2600 Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads Pack 2 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Funny Trip Pack | $10.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Enjoyable game
- 🧠 Challenges the mind
- 🎨 Colorful and visually appealing
- 🕰️ Relaxing and soothing
- 🧠 Keeps the brain sharp

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Too many ads
- 🤔 Confusing instructions
- 🔁 Repetitive levels
- 🔒 Inability to progress without in-app purchases

**Reported bugs**

- Levels not loading properly
- Game freezing or crashing
- Issues with shuffle feature

**Requested features**

- More levels and content
- Ability to replay past levels
- Option to disable ads
- Improved tutorial and instructions


### Mahjong Solitaire Cube

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mahjong-solitaire-cube/id1561009780)

Experience a modern take on the classic tile-matching puzzle. Clear the board by matching identical tiles, with various layouts offering a new challenge each time. Enjoy quick rounds or extended play sessions with smooth controls and fast animations.

**Highlights:** Mahjong Solitaire tile matching, Multiple board layouts, Quick play sessions, Fast animations, Smooth touch controls

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 500 Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| 5 Energy | $0.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| No Ads 7-Days | $2.99 | one-time |
| Double Energy 30-days | $4.99 | one-time |
| 3,000 Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| No Ads 30-Days | $6.99 | one-time |
| 50 Energy | $8.99 | one-time |
| 15,000 Coins | $19.99 | one-time |
| 45,000 Coins | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Highly addictive and fun gameplay
- 🧠 Great mental exercise and brain stimulation
- 💰 Ability to win real money
- ⚡ Fast-paced and exciting gameplay
- 🎯 Challenging competition with other players

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Withdrawal and payment issues
- 🐛 UI blocking game elements
- 🚫 Regional restrictions on real money play
- ⚠️ Questionable money handling practices
- 🎮 Not authentic traditional Mahjong

**Reported bugs**

- Score display blocks deck view on smaller screens (iPhone SE)
- Graphics from match results float over next move
- Withdrawal functionality not working
- Charging users instead of paying winnings
- Real money play unavailable in certain regions despite being advertised

**Requested features**

- Block button to block other players
- Better opponent matching when no active players available
- Improved UI layout to prevent score blocking deck view


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Mahjong Tours free?

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

### Is Mahjong Solitaire Cube free?

Mahjong Solitaire Cube is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Mahjong Tours or Mahjong Solitaire Cube?

Mahjong Solitaire Cube is rated higher. Mahjong Tours averages 4.7 out of 5 from 2.8K ratings, while Mahjong Solitaire Cube averages 4.8 from 229 ratings.

### Do Mahjong Tours or Mahjong Solitaire Cube have ads?

Both Mahjong Tours and Mahjong Solitaire Cube show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Mahjong Tours or Mahjong Solitaire Cube?

Mahjong Tours ships an update weekly, and Mahjong Solitaire Cube every 4 months. Most recently, Mahjong Tours was updated on October 23, 2026 and Mahjong Solitaire Cube on October 22, 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.*