Comparison

Mahjong by Microsoft vs Brainrot Cubed

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

Head to head
About

Mahjong by Microsoft

Engage in hundreds of strategic tile-matching puzzles with beautiful backgrounds and relaxing sounds. Earn points, complete daily challenges, and unlock new content. Customize your game and train your brain with this classic experience.

Highlights
  • Hundreds of Mahjong puzzles
  • Daily challenges
  • Earn points and collect achievements
  • Unlock new tile sets and backgrounds
  • Customize game board
  • Bookmark favorite puzzles
  • Brain training
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Escape in the tranquil beauty of Mahjong by Microsoft where hundreds of tile matching puzzles are ready to solve in the popular game of strategy, memory, and skill. Play among gorgeous backgrounds, relaxing sounds, and unique themes to match any mood. Relax as you earn points by completing mahjong puzzles at your own pace. Use HINTS or SHUFFLE tiles for ease of play. Earn extra points when you solve puzzles without HELP, or match the same suit of mahjong tiles in a row to create a chain bonus. Choose a higher LEVEL of DIFFICULTY to earn even more points! Unlock NEW mahjong tile sets & backgrounds as you level up. Customize your board or bookmark your FAVORITES to play again and again. Five (5) DAILY CHALLENGES available for you to complete each day. Achieve Bronze, Silver, Gold, Diamond, or a Perfect Badge for completing ALL challenges EVERY DAY of the month! Choose from Classic Challenges, Golden Tiles, Lightning Tiles, Match Attack, or Score Attack. For even MORE excitement, turn on the timer to challenge your speed, or find Quick Play matches. No matter how you play, enjoy a peaceful journey in Mahjong by Microsoft. • Hundreds of Puzzles to Solve • 5 Unique Daily Challenges Every Day • Earn Points & Collect Achievements • Enjoy ENDLESS FUN! • New Tile Sets & Backgrounds • Bookmark Favorite Puzzles to Play Again • Customize Your Game Board • Train Your Brain with Tile-Matching Fun • Relax among Tranquil Scenes & Soothing Sounds Sign-in with a Microsoft Account to save your progress, collect achievements, and play across multiple mobile devices. Upgrade to Premium on iPhone and iPad. You can purchase the Microsoft Mahjong Premium Subscription for $1.99 per Month or $9.99 per Year. Benefits that come with a Premium Subscription include: • Removing advertisements from your game • Play Daily Challenges from previous months NOTE: Premium Subscription grants premium experience on mobile only. It is non-transferrable to other platforms. Payment will be charged to your iTunes Account on confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews monthly or annually depending on the subscription type purchased. Payment will be charged to your iTunes Account within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period ($1.99 monthly, or $9.99 annually, depending on the subscription type purchased). You can turn off your auto-renewal by going to your Account Settings after purchase. If auto-renewal is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period, you will not be charged for the next period. All cancellations will take effect at the end of the current period. For more information visit: https://aka.ms/MicrosoftMahjong_support © Microsoft 2025. All Rights Reserved. Microsoft, Microsoft Casual Games, the product logos and Mahjong, and the Mahjong logos are trademarks of the Microsoft group of companies. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Acceptance of Microsoft Services Agreement and Privacy Statement are required to play. (https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/servicesagreement, https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement) Microsoft account registration required for cross-platform play. Game offers in-app purchases. Persistent internet connection required. Features, online services and system requirements may vary by country and are subject to change or retirement over time.

About

Brainrot Cubed

Features
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Meet Brainrot Cubed — the cutest, juiciest 2048 you've ever played. Slide. Merge. Watch adorable brainrot characters combine into bigger, weirder, more iconic versions of themselves. Every match feels good. Every combo sounds satisfying. Every session pulls you back for "just one more game." WHAT'S INSIDE - 16 hand-drawn brainrot characters, each with their own voice - Smooth, snappy controls — perfect for one-hand play - Juicy merge animations, sparkles, and satisfying pops - Chill background music you'll actually want to leave on - One-tap mute when you need silence - Best score saved across every session - Undo button for those "wait, no" moments - Auto-resume — close the app, come back later, pick up exactly where you left off - No ads. No timers. No nonsense. HOW TO PLAY Swipe in any direction to slide all tiles. Two matching characters merge into the next one in the lineup. Keep merging to discover all 16 and chase a new high score. It's that simple. It's that addictive. WHY YOU'LL LOVE IT Whether you've got two minutes in line or two hours on the couch, Brainrot Cubed meets you where you are. The rules click instantly, the visuals stay fresh, and the satisfaction of finally fusing your favorite character never gets old. PRIVACY-FIRST No accounts. No data collection. No tracking. We don't even know you're here — your best scores live only on your device. Play freely. Made with love (and a healthy dose of brainrot) for everyone who needs a soft, smiley puzzle break. Slide. Merge. Smile. Repeat. Terms of Use: https://brainrotcubed.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://brainrotcubed.com/privacy

Screenshots

Mahjong by Microsoft4 screens
Brainrot Cubed3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Brainrot Cubed at none against Mahjong by Microsoft's 2. Brainrot Cubed also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price 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 by Microsoft sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Brainrot Cubed asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Mahjong by Microsoft versus Brainrot Cubed: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMahjong by MicrosoftBrainrot Cubed
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (2.5K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews46.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings2.5K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 months—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size120 MB34 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMicrosoft CorporationDutiap Inc

Bugs and requests

Mahjong by Microsoft

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Tiles getting stuck and unable to complete puzzles
  • Wrong puzzles loading when selected
  • Daily challenges not downloading properly

Requested features

5 requests
  • Landscape mode support
  • Option to disable animations
  • More puzzle packs and content updates
  • Sync progress with Xbox account
  • Premium version without ads

Brainrot Cubed

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Mahjong by Microsoft

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Monthly Subscription$1.991 Month
  • Yearly Premium Subscription$9.991 Year
None

Brainrot Cubed

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Mahjong by Microsoft free?
Mahjong by Microsoft is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Brainrot Cubed free?
Brainrot Cubed is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Mahjong by Microsoft or Brainrot Cubed have ads?
Mahjong by Microsoft shows ads; Brainrot Cubed does not.

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