# Mahjong Blitz vs Mahjong

The clearest difference is rating: Mahjong at 4.6 against Mahjong Blitz's 3.1. Mahjong also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 97 months) and ratings volume (33K vs 255). Mahjong Blitz's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (77% vs 63%). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Mahjong Blitz sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Mahjong sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Mahjong holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Mahjong has 33K ratings behind it against 255, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 77% of Mahjong Blitz's written reviews are positive against 63% of Mahjong's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Mahjong Blitz ships an update every 97 months, Mahjong every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Mahjong Blitz | Mahjong |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.1 (255 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mahjong-blitz/id349172289/reviews) | **[4.6 (33K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mahjong/id455650659/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 255 | **33K** |
| Positive reviews | **77.1% of reviews** | 63.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 97 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 14 MB | 170 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Raptisoft](https://appshunter.io/developer/307707649) | [Maple Media Apps, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1289801633) |

## What reviewers say

### Mahjong Blitz

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mahjong-blitz/id349172289)

This app offers a fast-paced Mahjong experience, challenging players to clear small tile layouts against the clock. It's designed for quick play sessions, ideal for short bursts of entertainment during commutes or waiting times.

**Highlights:** Timed Mahjong challenges, Clear small tile layouts, Fast-paced gameplay, Fifty-four challenges, Quick play sessions

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast-paced gameplay
- 👍 Fun and addictive
- 💰 Free to play
- 📱 Well-adapted for iPhone
- ✨ Good graphics

**What reviewers complain about**

- 😠 Ads defy sound settings
- 📉 Scores keep resetting
- 🐌 Slow gameplay for some
- 😵 Too fast for some
- 🤔 Confusing for new players

**Reported bugs**

- Ads blast music even on silent
- High scores deleted multiple times
- Scores reset if not played for a few days
- Buggy when only 4 tiles left
- Clock starts when it says 'GO'

**Requested features**

- Online leaderboards and achievements
- Update with new features
- Slightly better graphics
- Expand to more layouts
- Easy way to reset scores to zero


### Mahjong

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mahjong/id455650659)

This single-player matching puzzle game challenges your mind with classic tile removal. Enjoy over 90 levels with classic or emoji-themed tiles. Features include time attack, unlimited undo, and hints.

**Highlights:** Over 90 Mahjong games, Time Attack Mode, Unlimited Undo & Redo, Hints and Autosave, Custom game options, Emoji-themed tiles

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Premium Annual | $6.99 | per year |
| Premium Annual | $12.99 | per year |
| Mahjong Membership | $14.99 | per year |
| Puzzle Pack #1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Puzzle Pack #2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Puzzle Pack #3 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Puzzle Pack #4 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Puzzle Pack #5 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Puzzle Pack #6 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Puzzle Pack #7 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Mahjong Premium | $14.99 | one-time |
| Disable Ads | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Enjoyable gameplay
- 🧠 Mentally stimulating
- 🕰️ Challenging time-based objectives
- 📚 Variety of layouts and levels

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Excessive advertisements
- 🐛 Bugs and glitches
- 🔍 Small tile sizes on mobile
- 🔒 Paid content locked behind paywall

**Reported bugs**

- Unresponsive tiles
- Game freezes and crashes
- Incorrect move detection
- Persistent ads blocking UI

**Requested features**

- More free levels and layouts
- Option to lock game board in place
- Ability to favorite/save preferred layouts
- Improved performance and stability


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Mahjong Blitz free?

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

### Is Mahjong free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Mahjong Blitz or Mahjong?

Mahjong is rated higher. Mahjong Blitz averages 3.1 out of 5 from 255 ratings, while Mahjong averages 4.6 from 33K ratings.

### Do Mahjong Blitz or Mahjong have ads?

Mahjong shows ads; Mahjong Blitz does not.

### Which is updated more often, Mahjong Blitz or Mahjong?

Mahjong Blitz ships an update every 97 months, and Mahjong every 2 months. Most recently, Mahjong Blitz was updated on October 16, 2026 and Mahjong on October 20, 2026.

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