# Old Maid vs Mahjong Challenges

The clearest difference is rating: Mahjong Challenges at 4.8 against Old Maid's 4.1. Old Maid's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6) and review sentiment (57% vs 29%). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Mahjong Challenges sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Old Maid asks for nothing beyond the download.

Mahjong Challenges holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Old Maid has 85 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 57% of Old Maid's written reviews are positive against 29% of Mahjong Challenges's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Old Maid ships an update every 14 months, Mahjong Challenges every 34 months. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Old Maid | Mahjong Challenges |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (85 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/old-maid/id304971152/reviews) | **[4.8 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mahjong-challenges/id636879476/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **85** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | **57.1% of reviews** | 29.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 14 months** | Every 34 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 23 MB | 38 MB |
| Requires iOS | **6.0** | 13 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [WildCard Classics Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/284954485) | [Jose Varela](https://appshunter.io/developer/336500035) |

## What reviewers say

### Old Maid

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/old-maid/id304971152)

This digital card game offers a fresh take on the classic Old Maid. Enjoy hours of fun with colorful characters, animations, and easy-to-follow instructions. Compete with friends and track your progress with integrated statistics and leaderboards.

**Highlights:** Classic Old Maid gameplay, Game Center integration, Game statistics and leaderboards, Colorful, zany characters, Fun animations, Easy instructions

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 😊 Fun and relaxing gameplay
- 💖 Nostalgic and brings back memories
- 😄 Enjoyable for kids and adults
- ✨ Cute card art
- 💸 Good value for classic game

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Can't shuffle cards
- 🐛 Lose data when closing app
- 🐛 Slow gameplay between players
- 🐛 Graphics are amateurish
- 🐛 Cards are hard to grab/select

**Reported bugs**

- Lose data from previous game when closing app
- Can't shuffle cards
- Cards get really tiny and hard to see/select
- App messes up, cards get tiny
- Game keeps going after a winner is determined

**Requested features**

- Update app to fix issues
- Add multiplayer options for 2, 3, or 4 players
- Allow shuffling of cards
- Add option to shuffle or rearrange cards
- Add online multiplayer


### Mahjong Challenges

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mahjong-challenges/id636879476)

Experience the classic Mahjong solitaire game with a timed challenge. Remove all tiles by matching pairs, utilizing unlimited undo, hints, and shuffles. Compete for high scores on 300 unique board layouts.

**Highlights:** 300 board layouts, Infinite Undo, Hints, Shuffle, Adjustable tile illumination, HD graphics, Guaranteed solvable puzzles, Score based on time, High score tracking

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 3 extra lives | $1.99 | one-time |
| Undo button | $1.99 | one-time |
| Hint | $1.99 | one-time |
| Double  time | $1.99 | one-time |
| Shuffle | $1.99 | one-time |
| Set of 5 lives | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Old Maid free?

Old Maid is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Mahjong Challenges free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Old Maid or Mahjong Challenges?

Mahjong Challenges is rated higher. Old Maid averages 4.1 out of 5 from 85 ratings, while Mahjong Challenges averages 4.8 from 4 ratings.

### Do Old Maid or Mahjong Challenges have ads?

Neither Old Maid nor Mahjong Challenges shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Old Maid or Mahjong Challenges?

Old Maid ships an update every 14 months, and Mahjong Challenges every 34 months. Most recently, Old Maid was updated on October 21, 2026 and Mahjong Challenges on October 23, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*