Hoop Stack vs Mahjong Ming
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Sort colorful hoops
- Stack hoops strategically
- Mental challenge
- Unlimited gameplay
- Mind-juggling levels
- Easy to play, hard to master
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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.
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.
- 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
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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!
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Verdict
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
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.
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.
Hoop Stack ships an update every 3 weeks, Mahjong Ming weekly. Both last shipped on October 20, 2026.
| Parameter | Hoop Stack | Mahjong Ming |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (155K ratings) | 4.8 (4.8K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 29.4% of reviews | 92.3% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 155K — better | 4.8K |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Weekly — better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Ad-supported — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 213 MB | 181 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Bigger Games | Etermax |
Customer experience
Hoop Stack
Mahjong Ming
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
Hoop Stack
- Remove All Ads and Banners$2.99
Mahjong Ming
- Small Offer$1.99
- Starter Pack$2.99
- Shuffle$2.99
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- 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
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