Comparison

Mahjong Solitaire Classic Game vs Mahjong Solitaire Basic

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

Head to head
About

Mahjong Solitaire Classic Game

Features
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Mahjong Solitaire is a puzzle game using mahjong tiles. The game is clear if you can remove all the traps arranged according to the rules. Please challenge the limit of clear time. ■Rule I will erase 1 to 2 tiles of the same pattern and aim to eventually erase all the tiles. You can erase it by connecting 3 tiles (up to 2 turns) connecting tiles next to each other with the same pattern or tile of the same pattern. It will be clear if you can clear the last tile, it will become stuck when the tile that disappears disappears, the game is over. Rules are simple, so you can learn while playing actually!

About

Mahjong Solitaire Basic

A classic puzzle game where you clear the board by matching identical, open tile pairs. Enjoy various layouts and cute sound effects in this faithful rendition of the solitaire experience.

Highlights
  • Match identical open tile pairs
  • Remove all tiles to complete the board
  • Various layouts
  • Auto Fit feature
  • Cute sound effects
  • Toggleable sound
Features
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mahjong solitaire basic is a puzzle game faithful to the basics, complete the board by matching identical open tile pairs and removing all tiles! *Mahjong Features* - Various layouts - Auto Fit - cute sound - Sound that can be turned on/off - Have fun playing with your friends and family.

Screenshots

Mahjong Solitaire Classic Game3 screens
Mahjong Solitaire Basic4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Mahjong Solitaire Classic Game at none against Mahjong Solitaire Basic's 15. Mahjong Solitaire Classic Game also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads 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 Solitaire Basic sells 15 one-off in-app purchases. Mahjong Solitaire Classic Game asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Mahjong Solitaire Classic Game ships an update every 3 weeks, Mahjong Solitaire Basic every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Mahjong Solitaire Classic Game versus Mahjong Solitaire Basic: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMahjong Solitaire Classic GameMahjong Solitaire Basic
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.8 (383 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—383 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS11.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size101 MB166 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBasement Apps, Inc.RACKGYUN LIM

In-app purchases

None

Mahjong Solitaire Classic Game

No in-app purchases

15 purchases

Mahjong Solitaire Basic

One-time15
  • Shuffle 5$1.99
  • Highlight 7$1.99
  • Hint 10$1.99
Show 12 more
  • Shuffle 10$2.99
  • Highlight 14$2.99
  • Hint 25$2.99
  • Shuffle 20$4.99
  • Highlight 28$4.99
  • Ads Free$5.99
  • Shuffle 50$9.99
  • Highlight 64$9.99
  • Shuffle 110$19.99
  • Highlight 138$19.99
  • Christmas Bundle$19.99
  • Halloween Bundle$19.99

Questions

Is Mahjong Solitaire Classic Game free?
Mahjong Solitaire Classic Game is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Mahjong Solitaire Basic free?
Mahjong Solitaire Basic is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Mahjong Solitaire Classic Game or Mahjong Solitaire Basic have ads?
Both Mahjong Solitaire Classic Game and Mahjong Solitaire Basic show ads.
Which is updated more often, Mahjong Solitaire Classic Game or Mahjong Solitaire Basic?
Mahjong Solitaire Classic Game ships an update every 3 weeks, and Mahjong Solitaire Basic every 2 months. Most recently, Mahjong Solitaire Classic Game was updated on October 15, 2026 and Mahjong Solitaire Basic on October 24, 2026.

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