Comparison

Mahjong Forest vs Big Ben Solitaire

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

Head to head

Board puzzle game

Timeless classic

★ 5.01 ratingsView app →

About

Mahjong Forest

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Match and remove all tiles in the wonderful Mahjong Forest adventure journey. ------------- How To Play ------------- • Find and match triple of identical Mahjongg tiles. Remove all tiles to complete a board. • Keep tiles not more than 7 in the matching box. • Simple and addicting!

About

Big Ben Solitaire

A unique card game inspired by Big Ben, challenging players to build twelve ascending foundations around a clock dial. Enjoy smooth controls and a compelling challenge without needing an internet connection. This private game offers a fresh take on classic solitaire mechanics.

Highlights

Unique clock-themed foundation building
Classic solitaire mechanics
Smooth tap or drag controls
Offline play supported
Private, no data collection

Features

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Climb to new heights with Big Ben Solitaire, a unique and engaging card game that blends classic solitaire mechanics with a clever twist. Inspired by the iconic clock tower, this game challenges you to build twelve ascending foundations around Big Ben’s dial. Smooth, intuitive controls with tap or drag options. Whether you're a card game connoisseur or just looking for something fresh, Big Ben Solitaire delivers a classy and compelling challenge. No Internet connection is ever needed. After you install the app :) Private - no tracking, no data collection of any kind.

Screenshots

Mahjong Forest4 screens

Big Ben Solitaire1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Big Ben Solitaire at none against Mahjong Forest's shown. Mahjong Forest's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.4). On price, update cadence, 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. Mahjong Forest sells 7 one-off in-app purchases and Big Ben Solitaire sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Mahjong Forest ships an update every 5 months, Big Ben Solitaire every 11 months. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level

Mahjong Forest versus Big Ben Solitaire: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	Mahjong Forest	Big Ben Solitaire
Price	Free	Free
Rating	—	5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings	—	1 — better
Update frequency	Every 5 months — better	Every 11 months
Ads	Yes	No — better
In-app purchases	Yes	Yes
Monetization	—	Free with in-app purchases
Devices	iPhone, iPad, iPod — better	iPhone, iPad
Requires iOS	13.0 — better	18.4
Further details — not scored
Size	180 MB	10 MB
Age rating	17+	4+
Developer	Erol ARPA	Vlad Feinstein

In-app purchases

7 purchases

Mahjong Forest

One-time7

Remove Ads$2.99
Coins 350$2.99
Max Heart$2.99

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Coins 850$5.99
Rolly's Pack$6.99
Journey Pack$7.99
Coins 5000$29.99

3 purchases

Big Ben Solitaire

One-time3

Thank you!$0.99
Thank you very much!$2.99
Support tip$9.99

Questions

Is Mahjong Forest free?

Mahjong Forest is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

Is Big Ben Solitaire free?

Big Ben Solitaire is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

Do Mahjong Forest or Big Ben Solitaire have ads?

Mahjong Forest shows ads; Big Ben Solitaire does not.

Which is updated more often, Mahjong Forest or Big Ben Solitaire?

Mahjong Forest ships an update every 5 months, and Big Ben Solitaire every 11 months. Most recently, Mahjong Forest was updated on October 10, 2026 and Big Ben Solitaire on October 17, 2026.