# MahJong vs Mahjong 2

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Mahjong 2 at 81% against MahJong's 36%. Mahjong 2 also leads on rating (4.3 vs 2.9) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. MahJong sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Mahjong 2 sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Mahjong 2 holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 2.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Mahjong 2 has 216 ratings behind it against 22, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 36% of MahJong's written reviews are positive against 81% of Mahjong 2's.

MahJong ships an update every 3 months, Mahjong 2 every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 21, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | MahJong | Mahjong 2 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.9 (22 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mahjong/id340284226/reviews) | **[4.3 (216 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mahjong-2/id582954451/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 22 | **216** |
| Positive reviews | 36.4% of reviews | **80.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 318 MB | 73 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **6.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [baKno Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/295881975) | [Magma Mobile](https://appshunter.io/developer/490634283) |

## What reviewers say

### MahJong

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mahjong/id340284226)

Experience an endless supply of unique tile arrangements for this classic Chinese game. Enjoy beautifully crafted 3D tiles and immersive music as you match pairs to clear the board.

**Highlights:** Infinite random tile arrangements, 10 unique tile and table sets, Hand-designed 3D tile art, Board rotation and zoom, Immersive soundtrack, Classic pair-matching gameplay

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| MahJong 10 Game Sessions | $0.99 | one-time |
| MahJong Unlimited for One Month | $1.99 | one-time |
| MahJong Full Game Unlimited | $24.99 | one-time |


### Mahjong 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mahjong-2/id582954451)

Experience a classic Chinese solitaire matching game with stunning 3D graphics.  Match identical tiles to clear the board, with options for both beginners and experienced players.

**Highlights:** 3D HD graphics, Classic Mahjong tiles, Beginner-friendly tiles, Pyramid game mechanics, Tile matching puzzle

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads from Mahjong 2 | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Challenging and engaging gameplay
- 🎨 Variety of tile layouts and designs
- 🧠 Helps keep the mind active
- 🕰️ Timed gameplay adds excitement
- 🎮 Addictive and hard to put down

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs
- 🙈 Distracting or intrusive ads
- 🔍 Difficulty seeing small tiles
- 🔊 Annoying or unwanted sound effects
- 🔄 Lack of restart/reset option

**Reported bugs**

- Frequent crashes after updates
- Unresponsive tapping on tiles
- Ads covering up parts of the board
- Compatibility issues on older devices

**Requested features**

- Option to turn off sound
- Larger tile sizes for better visibility
- More difficulty levels or custom layouts
- Ability to save and resume games


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MahJong free?

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

### Is Mahjong 2 free?

Mahjong 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, MahJong or Mahjong 2?

Mahjong 2 is rated higher. MahJong averages 2.9 out of 5 from 22 ratings, while Mahjong 2 averages 4.3 from 216 ratings.

### Do MahJong or Mahjong 2 have ads?

Neither MahJong nor Mahjong 2 shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, MahJong or Mahjong 2?

MahJong ships an update every 3 months, and Mahjong 2 every 3 weeks. Most recently, MahJong was updated on October 21, 2026 and Mahjong 2 on October 21, 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.*