Comparison

Random Mahjong vs Mahjong King

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

Head to head
About

Random Mahjong

Experience a classic Solitaire Mahjong game with stunning, photorealistic 2D graphics. Enjoy unique, randomly generated levels or choose from 50 preset layouts. Perfect for beginners with small boards and a solution walkthrough.

Highlights
  • Unique random levels
  • 50 preset layouts
  • Beginner-friendly small boards
  • Solution walkthrough
  • Relaxing gameplay
  • Undo and Shuffle
Features
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Random Mahjong is a relaxed, classic Solitaire Mahjong game for iPhone and iPad. It has been played by tile matchers for years, and it still does exactly what it set out to do — no timers, no pressure, no fuss. Photo-realistic 2D tiles that look sharp rather than stale. There's no fancy 3D here; you get a classic 2D board with smooth camera panning and focus, so you're always up close to the play. Controls stay a joy rather than a chore, on both iPhone and iPad. At its heart is a random Mahjong generator, so a fresh, solvable board is waiting every time you play. Prefer something familiar? Fifty preset layouts are included. And the small 32-tile boards, paired with a solution walkthrough for every layout, make this a good place to learn the rules if you've never played the Solitaire or Shanghai variant of Mah-jongg before. FEATURES: - A unique board every time you play - 50 preset layouts when you want something familiar - Very simple to learn - Small 32-tile boards, ideal for beginners - Relaxing play with no time limits - Solution walkthrough available for every board - Level rewind for repeat attempts - Undo and shuffle - Auto-save and auto-continue - That "one more try" feeling Random Mahjong is now developed and supported by ElectroSoma Ltd. We will be keeping the game refreshed and maintained, as well as working on a sequel.

About

Mahjong King

Enjoy a relaxing tile-matching game with no time pressure. Choose your difficulty, select from various tile designs, and compete with players worldwide. Unlock new maps and utilize helpful items to enhance your gameplay.

Highlights
  • Adjustable difficulty levels
  • Multiple tile picture types
  • Global multiplayer matches
  • Unlockable maps
  • Unlimited hints and shuffles
  • Achievements and leaderboards
Features
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Comfortable game play mahjong tile game to remove the same picture with no time limit. [Features] - Difficulty is classified as easy, normal, hard, you can choose according to your skills. - Added into five another Mahjong tile picture type is available. - You can match with another player in the world. - Add map will be unlocked when you won multiplayer. - Hints and shuffle items can be used indefinitely. - Supports Achievements and Leaderboards. - Supports tablet devices. - fun game, free game, no wifi, no internet Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mobirixplayen YouTube : https://www.youtube.com/user/mobirix1

Screenshots

Random Mahjong4 screens
Mahjong King4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Mahjong King at 4.7 against Random Mahjong's 3.8. Mahjong King also leads on review sentiment (89% vs 64%) and ratings volume (432 vs 41). Random Mahjong's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

Mahjong King holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Mahjong King has 432 ratings behind it against 41, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 64% of Random Mahjong's written reviews are positive against 89% of Mahjong King's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Random Mahjong ships an update monthly, Mahjong King every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Random Mahjong versus Mahjong King: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRandom MahjongMahjong King
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.8 (41 ratings)4.7 (432 ratings) — better
Positive reviews63.6% of reviews89.2% of reviews — better
Number of ratings41432 — better
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 3 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supportedAd-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.6
Further details — not scored
Size22 MB30 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperElectroSoma LtdMOBIRIX

Customer experience

Random Mahjong

All ratings41 ratings
Positive63.4%
Neutral14.6%
Negative22.0%
Written reviews55 reviews
Positive63.6%
Neutral10.9%
Negative25.5%

Mahjong King

All ratings431 ratings
Positive94.2%
Neutral2.6%
Negative3.2%
Written reviews65 reviews
Positive89.2%
Neutral3.1%
Negative7.7%

Bugs and requests

Random Mahjong

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Mahjong King

Reported bugs

7 issues
  • Game freezes during gameplay with no recovery option
  • Sound settings reset when app is closed and reopened
  • Tiles get stuck when tapped or don't register clicks properly
  • Game layout disappears entirely during gameplay
  • Multiplayer connection fails or loads indefinitely
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  • Multiplayer invitations never complete sending
  • Ads are difficult to close or dismiss

Requested features

7 requests
  • Reset/restart option after completing all levels
  • More content and additional maps to unlock
  • Better explanation of game features and mechanics
  • Ability to listen to personal music while playing
  • Sound control options (separate music and sound effects)
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  • In-app support without requiring Facebook
  • Improved multiplayer matching with real players

In-app purchases

None

Random Mahjong

No in-app purchases

None

Mahjong King

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Random Mahjong free?
Random Mahjong is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Mahjong King free?
Mahjong King is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Random Mahjong or Mahjong King?
Mahjong King is rated higher. Random Mahjong averages 3.8 out of 5 from 41 ratings, while Mahjong King averages 4.7 from 432 ratings.
Do Random Mahjong or Mahjong King have ads?
Both Random Mahjong and Mahjong King show ads.
Which is updated more often, Random Mahjong or Mahjong King?
Random Mahjong ships an update monthly, and Mahjong King every 3 months. Most recently, Random Mahjong was updated on October 12, 2026 and Mahjong King on October 15, 2026.

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