Comparison

Happy Mahjong vs GemRush Puzzle Challenge

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

Head to head
About

Happy Mahjong

Match pairs of identical tiles within two turns to clear the board. Offers over 600 puzzles with various game modes, challenges, and customization options. Enjoy fast-paced yet relaxing gameplay with hints and power-ups.

Highlights
  • Over 600 puzzles
  • Four game modes
  • Animated stickers
  • Fast levels
  • Three-star challenges
  • Customizable backgrounds and tiles
  • Hints, Bombs, and Shuffle options
Features
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The aim is to eliminate all the tiles of the board as fast as you can, removing the pairs with the same picture within the allowed 2 turns. Check out Mahjong Connect Puzzle Games main features: ▶ More than 600 puzzles and growing at every new edition. ▶ Four different game play modes: Classic, Obstacle, Revive and Shuffle. ▶ Animated stickers to make your conversation more enjoyable and fun. ▶ Fast levels and relaxing gameplay. ▶ Complete challenges and score up to three stars per solved board. ▶ Beautiful backgrounds and tiles to choose from. ▶ Hints, Bombs and Shuffle options. ▶ The most important thing is this is a free game. More combo more scores and more fun!!

About

GemRush Puzzle Challenge

Features
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GemRush - The Match-3 Puzzle That Rewards Smart Thinking AND Fast Reflexes! Swap gems, match three or more of the same kind, and watch the pieces cascade down in chain reactions that multiply your score automatically. GemRush is easy to learn and impossible to put down. TWO MODES. ONE ADDICTION. INFINITE MODE No clock. No pressure. Just you, the gems and the pursuit of the perfect combo. Swap gems at your own pace, engineer massive chain reactions and break your personal record. 60-SECOND MODE The clock is ticking. You have exactly 60 seconds to swap faster, think sharper and rack up the most points possible. When the board runs out of moves, it resets automatically - zero downtime, maximum intensity. How high can you score before time runs out? CHAIN REACTIONS THAT MULTIPLY EVERYTHING Every match sends gems cascading down, filling the board and triggering automatic follow-up combos. Each consecutive cascade level grows your multiplier: - 1st match (your move): x1 - 1st automatic cascade: x2 - 2nd automatic cascade: x3 - ...and it keeps climbing! One smart move can unleash a chain worth hundreds of points. Mastering cascades is the key to topping the scoreboard. FIVE DAZZLING GEMS Match five stunning gems rendered in crisp, pixel-perfect detail on any screen size: Ruby, Emerald, Sapphire, Topaz and Amethyst. FEATURES - Classic Match-3 mechanics: swap adjacent gems to form lines of 3 or more - Cascade and gravity system: gems fall and chain automatically for epic combos - Smart swap: invalid moves auto-revert with a smooth animation, no penalty - Guaranteed valid board: every game starts solvable, you are never stuck - Dynamic visual themes: switch between Classic and Neon styles - Buttery-smooth 60 FPS animations: transitions, explosions and bouncing menus - Pick your style: chill out in Infinite or go full speed in 60-Second Mode SCORING SYSTEM The bigger the match, the bigger the reward: - Match 3 gems: 30 points - Match 4 gems: 60 points - Match 5 gems: 100 points - Match 6+ gems: keep climbing! Combine big matches with deep cascades to multiply everything. A single well-placed swap can be worth 300+ points with the right chain! PERFECT FOR - Fans of gem and jewel puzzle games - Players who love satisfying chain reactions and combos - Anyone looking for a quick and rewarding brain workout - Casual gamers AND competitive score chasers GemRush is simple to pick up and endlessly deep to master. Whether you have 2 minutes or 2 hours, there is always one more match to make. Download now and start the rush!

Screenshots

Happy Mahjong4 screens
GemRush Puzzle Challenge2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: GemRush Puzzle Challenge at every 2 days against Happy Mahjong's every 9 months. Happy Mahjong's advantage is iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Happy Mahjong ships an update every 9 months, GemRush Puzzle Challenge every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Happy Mahjong versus GemRush Puzzle Challenge: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHappy MahjongGemRush Puzzle Challenge
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (26 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews71.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings26 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 9 monthsEvery 2 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS14.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size40 MB41 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperChaohsien LeeDouglas Chinelo Fornaro

In-app purchases

None

Happy Mahjong

No in-app purchases

None

GemRush Puzzle Challenge

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Happy Mahjong free?
Happy Mahjong is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is GemRush Puzzle Challenge free?
GemRush Puzzle Challenge is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Happy Mahjong or GemRush Puzzle Challenge have ads?
Both Happy Mahjong and GemRush Puzzle Challenge show ads.
Which is updated more often, Happy Mahjong or GemRush Puzzle Challenge?
Happy Mahjong ships an update every 9 months, and GemRush Puzzle Challenge every 2 days. Most recently, Happy Mahjong was updated on November 3, 2026 and GemRush Puzzle Challenge on October 25, 2026.

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