Comparison

Hoop Stack vs Mahjong Ming

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

Head to head
About

Hoop Stack

Engage in a captivating puzzle experience by sorting and stacking colorful hoops. This game offers a mental challenge that requires strategic thinking and prediction of every move. Enjoy unlimited gameplay with numerous mind-bending levels.

Highlights
  • Sort colorful hoops
  • Stack hoops strategically
  • Mental challenge
  • Unlimited gameplay
  • Mind-juggling levels
  • Easy to play, hard to master
Features
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Hoop Stack will keep you hooked for hours! Solve the game by sorting colorful hoops. Enjoy the mental challenge as you stack the colorful hoops. Think, strategize and predict every move. It's a brand new addictive easy to play and hard to master game featuring unlimited gameplay. Filled with tons of mind juggling levels, color stack puzzle is everything you are looking for.

About

Mahjong Ming

This tile solitaire game offers a relaxing Shanghai-style mahjong experience with large, high-contrast tiles designed for comfort and daily brain training. Enjoy a zen journey with no timers or pressure, and play offline anytime, anywhere.

Highlights
  • Extra-large tiles for reduced eye strain
  • Classic Shanghai solitaire mechanics
  • Daily unique tile puzzles
  • Unlimited hints and undo options
  • Offline play capability
  • Tablet optimized design
Features
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Welcome to Mahjong Ming — a Shanghai-style tile solitaire built for daily brain training, senior-friendly comfort, and zen relaxation. Match pairs, clear the board, and unwind at your own pace. While other mahjong games rush you, Mahjong Ming invites you to a sanctuary of calm. We have reimagined the classic Shanghai solitaire with a focus on readability and mindfulness. Say goodbye to squinting at small screens and hello to the most comfortable tile-matching experience on the store. Why Mahjong Ming? Designed for Comfort (Senior-Friendly) Enjoy the largest, highest-contrast tiles on the market. Our interface is clean, intuitive, and easy to navigate — so your focus stays on the fun, not on figuring out the controls. Daily Brain Training Keep your mind sharp with a new Shanghai tile puzzle every day. Our levels are structured to stimulate memory, logic, and pattern recognition — your daily dose of cognitive vitamins. A Zen and Relaxing Journey Immerse yourself in our Garden of Wisdom. Enjoy soothing backgrounds and calming audio that lower stress. No timers, no pressure — just you and the tiles, at your own rhythm. 100% Offline Freedom Traveling? No Wi-Fi? No problem. Mahjong Ming works perfectly without an internet connection — the ideal companion for flights, waiting rooms, or a cozy evening at home. Key Features: - Extra-Large Tiles: Designed to reduce eye strain for hours of comfortable play. - Classic Shanghai Mechanics: The traditional mahjong solitaire rules you love, with a smooth, modern feel. - Daily Challenges: A new, unique tile puzzle every day to keep your streak going. - Helpful Tools: Unlimited hints and undo options to solve tricky layouts stress-free. - Tablet Optimized: Stunning on both phones and large-screen tablets. Whether you are a mahjong master or a beginner looking to unwind, Mahjong Ming offers the perfect balance of challenge and zen. Start your journey to a sharper, happier mind!

Screenshots

Hoop Stack4 screens
Mahjong Ming4 screens

Verdict

The call

Hoop Stack and Mahjong Ming both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 92% of Mahjong Ming's written reviews are positive against 29% of Hoop Stack's. Mahjong Ming also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks) and monetization model (ad-supported vs free with in-app purchases). Hoop Stack's advantage is ratings volume (155K vs 4.8K). On price, rating, 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. Hoop Stack sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Mahjong Ming sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Hoop Stack against 4.8 for Mahjong Ming. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hoop Stack has 155K ratings behind it against 4.8K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 29% of Hoop Stack's written reviews are positive against 92% of Mahjong Ming's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Hoop Stack ships an update every 3 weeks, Mahjong Ming weekly. Both last shipped on October 20, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Hoop Stack versus Mahjong Ming: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHoop StackMahjong Ming
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (155K ratings)4.8 (4.8K ratings) — better
Positive reviews29.4% of reviews92.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings155K — better4.8K
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksWeekly — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size213 MB181 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBigger Games‎Etermax

Customer experience

Hoop Stack

All ratings154,902 ratings
Positive91.5%
Neutral4.3%
Negative4.2%
Written reviews802 reviews
Positive29.4%
Neutral11.7%
Negative58.9%

Mahjong Ming

All ratings4,985 ratings
Positive96.2%
Neutral1.0%
Negative2.8%
Written reviews26 reviews
Positive92.3%
Neutral3.8%
Negative3.8%

Bugs and requests

Hoop Stack

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Hoops not moving as intended
  • Game freezing or crashing
  • Rewards not working properly

Requested features

4 requests
  • Undo/Redo function
  • Hint system
  • More challenging levels
  • Ability to unlock new hoop designs

Mahjong Ming

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Hoop Stack

One-time1
  • Remove All Ads and Banners$2.99
11 purchases

Mahjong Ming

One-time11
  • Small Offer$1.99
  • Starter Pack$2.99
  • Shuffle$2.99
Show 8 more
  • Hint$2.99
  • Undo$2.99
  • Minishop Offer - Medium$3.99
  • Remove Ads$5.99
  • Value Bundle$5.99
  • Minishop Offer - Best Value$6.99
  • Super Bundle$11.99
  • Mega Bundle$23.99

Questions

Is Hoop Stack free?
Hoop Stack is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Mahjong Ming free?
Mahjong Ming is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Hoop Stack or Mahjong Ming?
Mahjong Ming is rated higher. Hoop Stack averages 4.6 out of 5 from 155K ratings, while Mahjong Ming averages 4.8 from 4.8K ratings.
Do Hoop Stack or Mahjong Ming have ads?
Both Hoop Stack and Mahjong Ming show ads.
Which is updated more often, Hoop Stack or Mahjong Ming?
Hoop Stack ships an update every 3 weeks, and Mahjong Ming weekly. Most recently, Hoop Stack was updated on October 20, 2026 and Mahjong Ming on October 20, 2026.

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