Comparison

iMahjong vs Number Jungle

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

Head to head
About

iMahjong

Experience the ancient game of Mahjong on your mobile device. This addictive puzzle game challenges you to remove identical tiles by finding pairs that are free and unobstructed. Compete globally with your avatar in this classic strategy game.

Highlights
  • Play Mahjong on iPhone/iPod Touch
  • Addictive puzzle gameplay
  • Remove identical free tiles
  • Compete with Jirbo Avatar
  • Classic strategy game
Features
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Play Mahjong on your iPhone or iPod Touch! FREE FOR A LIMITED TIME! • The world’s oldest and most exciting game is on the world’s newest and most innovative platform, the iPhone! • Mahjong has never been this fun! One of the most addictive puzzle games on iPhone and iPod Touch. • Remove two identical tiles that have at least one side that is not adjacent to another tile and on which there is no other tiles. • Thus, a pair consists of two Mahjong tiles which both are “free” and identical. Compete against the world with your Jirbo Avatar! • BEST OF ALL, IT'S FREE!

About

Number Jungle

Embark on a relaxing math puzzle adventure through a jungle swamp. Guide a boat across lily pads by solving addition and subtraction equations, using logic and strategy to find the path from start to finish. Offers both timed challenges and a pressure-free mode.

Highlights
  • Solve addition and subtraction puzzles
  • Navigate lily pads with a boat
  • 100 handcrafted levels
  • Procedurally generated puzzles
  • Jungle-themed graphics and music
  • Hint and undo systems
  • Offline play
Features
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Number Jungle - Math Puzzle Adventure Embark on a relaxing journey through a mysterious jungle swamp! Number Jungle is a unique math puzzle game where you guide a boat across lily pads by solving simple addition and subtraction equations. How to Play Start on a numbered lily pad and hop to adjacent pads by creating valid math equations. Your current number plus or minus the middle pad must equal your landing pad. Find the path from start to finish using logic and strategy. Game Modes Adventure Mode Progress through 100 handcrafted levels across 10 worlds. Race against the clock, earn stars for optimal solutions, and unlock new challenges. Watch out for the crocodile - wrong moves cost precious time! Zen Mode Relax with procedurally generated puzzles at your own pace. No timer, no pressure. Choose your preferred grid size and enjoy endless brain-training fun. Features - 100 carefully designed puzzle levels - Unlimited procedural puzzles in Zen mode - Beautiful jungle-themed graphics and animations - Soothing background music - Hint system when you get stuck - Undo moves to try different strategies - Track your progress with stars and achievements - No internet required - play anywhere Perfect For - Puzzle enthusiasts looking for a fresh challenge - Anyone wanting to sharpen mental math skills - Players seeking a calm, meditative gaming experience - All ages - simple rules, satisfying depth Train your brain while escaping into a tranquil jungle world. Download Number Jungle today and discover the path to victory!

Screenshots

iMahjong4 screens
Number Jungle4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Number Jungle at 5.0 against iMahjong's 3.1. Number Jungle also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 days vs every 2 months). iMahjong's advantage is ratings volume (13 vs 3) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Number Jungle holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 13 and 3 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iMahjong ships an update every 2 months, Number Jungle every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
iMahjong versus Number Jungle: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriMahjongNumber Jungle
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.1 (13 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews29.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings13 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supportedFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size55 MB26 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAdColony, Inc.Esref Gunaydin

Customer experience

iMahjong

All ratings13 ratings
Positive46.2%
Neutral7.7%
Negative46.2%
Written reviews220 reviews
Positive29.5%
Neutral16.8%
Negative53.6%

Number Jungle

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

iMahjong

Reported bugs

13 issues
  • App crashes mid-game requiring restart
  • Can only play one game before app must be closed and restarted
  • Game freezes and becomes unresponsive
  • Tiles difficult or impossible to select despite being available
  • Screen freezes during gameplay
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  • Game incorrectly reports 'no more moves' when moves exist
  • High score system not working properly
  • Worldwide score sync not functioning
  • Registration system stuck preventing gameplay
  • Incompatible with older iOS versions (OS 8)
  • Sound API takeover stops background music
  • Ads play at full volume despite phone being on silent
  • App crashes after ad playback

Requested features

11 requests
  • Zoom in/out capability for better tile visibility
  • Ability to rotate board view
  • Larger tile sizes
  • Undo function for moves
  • Shuffle button for stuck games
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  • Mute option for advertisements
  • Restore previous app version
  • Restore old Jirbo games (JirboMatch, JirboBounce)
  • Access to worldwide leaderboard scores
  • Landscape mode support
  • Ability to pan around the board

Number Jungle

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

iMahjong

No in-app purchases

None

Number Jungle

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is iMahjong free?
iMahjong is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Number Jungle free?
Number Jungle is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, iMahjong or Number Jungle?
Number Jungle is rated higher. iMahjong averages 3.1 out of 5 from 13 ratings, while Number Jungle averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.
Do iMahjong or Number Jungle have ads?
iMahjong shows ads; Number Jungle does not.
Which is updated more often, iMahjong or Number Jungle?
iMahjong ships an update every 2 months, and Number Jungle every 2 days. Most recently, iMahjong was updated on October 31, 2026 and Number Jungle on November 5, 2026.

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