Comparison

Mahjong Solitaire Basic vs Tile Connect

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

Tile Connect

A casual puzzle game where you match identical tiles to clear the board. It offers hundreds of challenging levels and a variety of beautiful tile sets to unlock. Play offline to sharpen your focus and concentration skills.

Highlights
  • Classic Onet gameplay
  • Hundreds of challenging levels
  • Beautiful and varied tile sets
  • Offline play
  • Sharpen focus and memory
Features
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Match identical tiles and clear the board within less than 3 mistakes! Tile Connect: Onet Puzzle is the perfect blend of mental exercise and casual gameplay. It's the ideal way to sharpen your focus, memory, and concentration skills anytime, anywhere. Key Game Features: Link, Match, & Win! -Classic Onet Gameplay: Connect two identical tiles with a path that has no more than three straight lines and two 90-degree turns. It's easy to learn but hard to master! -Tons of Challenging Levels: Progress through hundreds of levels, each with increasing difficulty, new layouts, and unique challenges to keep your mind active. -Beautiful & Varied Tile Sets: Unlock a massive collection of stunning themes, from cute animals and delicious food to vibrant fruits and beautiful landscapes. Customize your experience! -Play Offline: No Wi-Fi? No problem! Enjoy the full game experience anytime, whether you're on a long flight or just relaxing at home. Download Tile Connect: Onet Puzzle today and become the ultimate tile link master!

Screenshots

Mahjong Solitaire Basic4 screens
Tile Connect4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Tile Connect at none against Mahjong Solitaire Basic's 10. Tile Connect also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). Mahjong Solitaire Basic's advantage is ratings volume (384 vs 1). On price, rating, 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 10 one-off in-app purchases. Tile Connect asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Tile Connect holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Mahjong Solitaire Basic has 384 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Mahjong Solitaire Basic ships an update every 2 months, Tile Connect fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Mahjong Solitaire Basic versus Tile Connect: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMahjong Solitaire BasicTile Connect
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (384 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings384 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size166 MB178 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRACKGYUN LIMChengdu Warrior Tech Limited

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Mahjong Solitaire Basic

One-time10
  • Shuffle 5$1.99
  • Hint 10$1.99
  • Shuffle 10$2.99
Show 7 more
  • Hint 25$2.99
  • Highlight 28$4.99
  • Ads Free$5.99
  • Highlight 64$9.99
  • Highlight 138$19.99
  • Christmas Bundle$19.99
  • Halloween Bundle$19.99
None

Tile Connect

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Mahjong Solitaire Basic free?
Mahjong Solitaire Basic is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Tile Connect free?
Tile Connect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Mahjong Solitaire Basic or Tile Connect?
Tile Connect is rated higher. Mahjong Solitaire Basic averages 4.8 out of 5 from 384 ratings, while Tile Connect averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Mahjong Solitaire Basic or Tile Connect have ads?
Both Mahjong Solitaire Basic and Tile Connect show ads.
Which is updated more often, Mahjong Solitaire Basic or Tile Connect?
Mahjong Solitaire Basic ships an update every 2 months, and Tile Connect fortnightly. Most recently, Mahjong Solitaire Basic was updated on November 3, 2026 and Tile Connect on October 30, 2026.

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