Comparison

Mahjong Solitaire Basic vs Mahjong Match:3D

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

Head to head
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.

About

Mahjong Match:3D

Engage your brain with a 3D match-3 puzzle game. Find and match three identical tiles in a gravity-simulating mahjong pile to unlock new levels and earn rewards. Features cute and alternative graphics to keep gameplay fresh.

Highlights
  • 3D match-3 gameplay
  • Gravity simulation physics
  • Unlockable levels and graphics
  • Brain-training puzzles
  • In-game rewards and props
  • Shaking function for gameplay
Features
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"Mahjong Match: 3D" is a 3D puzzle match-3 game. In the mahjong pile, you can unlock new levels by finding three identical mahjongs to match them. At the beginning, the mahjong will be randomly piled up. When you select the required mahjong, the 3D mahjong in close contact will also move and fall according to the force of gravity. You can also turn on the shaking function to permanently unlock the mahjong by shaking the phone. It is a very realistic gaming experience. As the level of the level increases, the number and types of mahjong will increase, and the difficulty will gradually increase, which is very suitable for exercising your brain power. You can get gold coins and props by completing the levels, and you can also open treasure boxes to get more free props to help you pass the levels! The mahjong patterns are not limited to regular mahjong, but also have a variety of cute and alternative graphics, which gradually open up after passing the level, adding to the freshness of the game. 3D mahjong model with comfortable colors to relieve your eye fatigue. Come and experience "Mahjong Match: 3D"!

Screenshots

Mahjong Solitaire Basic4 screens
Mahjong Match:3D4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Mahjong Solitaire Basic at 4.8 against Mahjong Match:3D's 4.2. Mahjong Solitaire Basic also leads on ratings volume (365 vs 9). Mahjong Match:3D's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 15) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). 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 Match:3D asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Mahjong Solitaire Basic holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Mahjong Solitaire Basic has 365 ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Mahjong Solitaire Basic ships an update every 2 months, Mahjong Match:3D every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Mahjong Solitaire Basic versus Mahjong Match:3D: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMahjong Solitaire BasicMahjong Match:3D
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (365 ratings) — better4.2 (9 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings365 — better9
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size166 MB127 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRACKGYUN LIM新峰 李

Customer experience

Mahjong Solitaire Basic

All ratings265 ratings
Positive96.2%
Neutral2.6%
Negative1.1%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Mahjong Match:3D

All ratings9 ratings
Positive77.8%
Neutral0.0%
Negative22.2%

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
None

Mahjong Match:3D

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Mahjong Solitaire Basic free?
Mahjong Solitaire Basic is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Mahjong Match:3D free?
Mahjong Match:3D is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Mahjong Solitaire Basic or Mahjong Match:3D?
Mahjong Solitaire Basic is rated higher. Mahjong Solitaire Basic averages 4.8 out of 5 from 365 ratings, while Mahjong Match:3D averages 4.2 from 9 ratings.
Do Mahjong Solitaire Basic or Mahjong Match:3D have ads?
Both Mahjong Solitaire Basic and Mahjong Match:3D show ads.
Which is updated more often, Mahjong Solitaire Basic or Mahjong Match:3D?
Mahjong Solitaire Basic ships an update every 2 months, and Mahjong Match:3D every 3 weeks. Most recently, Mahjong Solitaire Basic was updated on October 11, 2026 and Mahjong Match:3D on September 30, 2026.

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