Comparison

3T vs Nova Mahjong!

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

Head to head
About

3T

Features
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ThreeT or 3T is a simple implementation of the famous board game Tic-Tac-Toe (a.k.a. Xs and Os or noughts and crosses) in SwiftUI, based on an old text based implementation I wrote some time ago. NOTE: The goal of this project is not to be a serious competitor. It was more a personal learning project for me to get more into SwiftUI programming. Available game modes: - Play alone: Play against the computer - Against a friend: Play against a friend on your phone For now, there is no network multiplayer implemented. Supported languages: - English - German

About

Nova Mahjong!

Engage your mind with a classic tile-matching puzzle game. Scout the board for identical Mahjong tiles, match them horizontally, vertically, or even across gaps. Slide tiles to create pairs and clear the board at your own pace, with no time pressure.

Highlights
  • Tile matching gameplay
  • Multiple difficulty modes
  • Sliding tile mechanics
  • Variety of themes
  • Hint booster
  • Offline play
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Title: Mahjong Match - Fun Pair & Relax Ready for a visual brain teaser? Mahjong Match is the perfect blend of classic tile-matching and modern solitaire fun! It's designed to relax your mind while secretly giving your logic skills a fantastic workout. The more you play, the sharper you get! How to Play? It's a Breeze! - Pick Your Challenge: Choose from Easy, Medium, or Hard mode. Newbie or master? The choice is yours! - Spot the Pair: Scout the board for two identical Mahjong tiles and tap to make them vanish! - Match Any Which Way: Pairs can be hiding in plain sight, lined up vertically or horizontally. - Match Across the Gap: Even if there's space between them, two matching tiles can be a pair! Put your observation skills to the ultimate test. - Slide & Solve: Can't tap directly? Slide tiles horizontally or vertically to create a match! Neighboring tiles move together, but watch out for blocked paths. - Clear the Board: Your ultimate goal? Clear all the tiles from the board and rack up a high score! Awesome Features - Easy-Peasy Gameplay: Simple rules, just tap and play! Enjoy a satisfying and brain-tickling experience. - Fresh Themes Galore: Spice things up with a variety of beautiful themes for a new vibe every time. - Lifeline Hints: Stuck? No worries! Use the handy hint booster to get back on track smoothly. - No Time Pressure!: Say goodbye to stress! Play at your own pace and enjoy pure matching joy with no timer. - Play Offline, Anytime!: On the subway or waiting for a friend? Enjoy the game anywhere, no Wi-Fi needed! Mahjong Match is your portable brain gym and stress-relief tool! With new weekly challenges, you'll boost your observation power while having a blast. What are you waiting for? Download Mahjong Match now and dive into a world of colorful tile-matching fun!

Screenshots

3T4 screens
Nova Mahjong!4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: 3T at none against Nova Mahjong!'s 1. 3T also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (100% vs 76%). Nova Mahjong!'s advantage is update cadence (every 9 days vs every 5 months) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). 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. Nova Mahjong! sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. 3T asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

3T ships an update every 5 months, Nova Mahjong! every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
3T versus Nova Mahjong!: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter3TNova Mahjong!
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.7 (10K ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better75.6% of reviews
Number of ratings—10K — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 9 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Ad-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPad, MaciPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS17.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB322 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMartin AlbrechtNova Studio

Customer experience

3T

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Nova Mahjong!

All ratings10,013 ratings
Positive92.9%
Neutral4.9%
Negative2.2%
Written reviews119 reviews
Positive75.6%
Neutral13.4%
Negative10.9%

In-app purchases

None

3T

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Nova Mahjong!

One-time1
  • Ads Free Bundle$7.99

Questions

Is 3T free?
3T is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Nova Mahjong! free?
Nova Mahjong! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do 3T or Nova Mahjong! have ads?
Nova Mahjong! shows ads; 3T does not.
Which is updated more often, 3T or Nova Mahjong!?
3T ships an update every 5 months, and Nova Mahjong! every 9 days. Most recently, 3T was updated on October 25, 2026 and Nova Mahjong! on October 26, 2026.

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