# Mahjong!! vs Mahjong 3!

The clearest difference is ads: Mahjong!! at none against Mahjong 3!'s shown. Mahjong!! also leads on ratings volume (341K vs 4.4K) and iOS requirement (9.3 vs 13.0). Mahjong 3!'s advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 3 months). On price, rating, review sentiment and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Mahjong!! against 4.6 for Mahjong 3!. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Mahjong!! has 341K ratings behind it against 4.4K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 89% of Mahjong!!'s written reviews are positive against 87% of Mahjong 3!'s.

Mahjong!! ships an update every 3 months, Mahjong 3! fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 26, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Mahjong!! | Mahjong 3! |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (341K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mahjong/id347878114/reviews)** | [4.6 (4.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mahjong-3/id857769289/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **341K** | 4.4K |
| Positive reviews | **88.7% of reviews** | 87.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 72 MB | 282 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.3** | 13.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Mahjong](https://appshunter.io/developer/1133268084) | [Gamos Mobile Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1444108949) |

## What reviewers say

### Mahjong!!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mahjong/id347878114)

This is a classic single-player matching puzzle game where the objective is to clear all tiles from the board by pairing identical ones. Only tiles that are not covered by other tiles can be selected and removed.

**Highlights:** Tile matching by pairs, Remove free, uncovered tiles, 20 background pictures, 9 tilesets, Hint, undo, and shuffle options, Autosave functionality

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Additional 100 layouts | $1.99 | one-time |
| Additional 80 layouts | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🌟 Relaxing and calming experience
- 🧠 Mentally stimulating and challenging
- 👍 Easy to navigate and user-friendly
- 🎶 Soothing background music
- 💰 Free to play with no ads

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional bugs or glitches
- 🔒 Limited free content, need to pay for more
- ⏱️ Lack of timer or competitive elements

**Reported bugs**

- Tiles getting stuck or not registering matches
- Inability to complete certain levels despite clearing the board

**Requested features**

- More variety of layouts and tile sets
- Ability to reset progress or start over
- Leaderboards or competitive modes
- Customization options for backgrounds and tiles


### Mahjong 3!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mahjong-3/id857769289)

This classic tile-matching puzzle game challenges you to clear all pieces from the board. It offers multiple game modes, including timed challenges and an endless classic mode, designed to sharpen your mind and provide relaxation. Customize your experience with various tile sets and backgrounds.

**Highlights:** Match and remove all tile pieces, Classic, Time Attack, and Challenge modes, Unlock more towers by winning, Clear, colorful, large tiles, Additional modes: Endless, Daily, Versus, Shuffle feature for no-move situations, Full UNDO and Hints

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| VIP Purchase | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Challenging and engaging
- 👍 Relaxing and calming
- 🧠 Keeps the mind active
- 🎨 Visually appealing graphics
- 🕰️ No time pressure

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤖 Excessive ads and video ads
- 🔁 Repetitive gameplay
- 🔒 Paid version not worth the cost
- 🐛 Crashes and freezes
- 🔍 Small tile sizes can be difficult to see

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezes or crashes when switching between games
- Tiles disappearing or not registering matches
- Inability to exit or return to the main menu

**Requested features**

- More variety in tile designs and game modes
- Option to disable ads or pay for ad-free version
- Ability to save progress and resume games
- Larger tile sizes or zoom functionality
- Customizable game settings and difficulty levels


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Mahjong!! free?

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

### Is Mahjong 3! free?

Mahjong 3! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Mahjong!! or Mahjong 3!?

Mahjong!! is rated higher. Mahjong!! averages 4.7 out of 5 from 341K ratings, while Mahjong 3! averages 4.6 from 4.4K ratings.

### Do Mahjong!! or Mahjong 3! have ads?

Mahjong 3! shows ads; Mahjong!! does not.

### Which is updated more often, Mahjong!! or Mahjong 3!?

Mahjong!! ships an update every 3 months, and Mahjong 3! fortnightly. Most recently, Mahjong!! was updated on October 26, 2026 and Mahjong 3! on October 26, 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.*