Comparison

Mahjong vs Linear B

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

Head to head
About

Mahjong

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
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Challenge your mind with this classic game! Enjoy this single-player Mahjong game on iOS for FREE. The goal is to reveal the tiles underneath by matching open pairs of identical tiles and removing them from the board. Discover classic designs, or play with new emoji-themed tiles for a fresh & fun new twist on the classic Mahjong experience. Game Features -Play over 90 Mahjong games in varying levels of difficulty and all new gorgeous tile arrangements -Test your skill & race against the clock with Time Attack Mode -Experience the simple and intuitive interface, with beautiful, colorful graphics -Use unlimited Undo & Redo actions -Track your progress with statistics -See top Mahjong players’ times on Leaderboards -Autosave allows you to pause & resume the game anytime -Get guidance when you are stuck with Hints -Pan and zoom-in on tiles -Make the game yours with custom game options like emoji tiles & more Brought to you by Maple Media, the Solitaire, Mahjong and Sudoku Company. Thank you for using Mahjong! Have questions, problems or feedback? Email Support at contact@maplemedia.io for fast and friendly assistance. Mahjong Membership -Level up your Mahjong experience with the Mahjong Membership subscription! Play all 60+ puzzles, get unlimited access to all new puzzle packs as they're released & all premium features, without ads -Once subscribed, payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase if you subscribe -Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period -Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the subscription renewal price & term -Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase. Terms of Service and Subscription Terms: https://maplemedia.io/terms-of-service/ Privacy Policy: https://maplemedia.io/privacy/

About

Linear B

Features
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This is game designed to introduce the fascinating world of LinearB ideograms crafted 3,500 years ago by the Mycenaean Greeks. Here's how to play:" ① Tap the icon below to begin. ② Tap the cards sequentially. ③ When two consecutive cards match, they will disappear. ④ Your speed determines your score – the faster you are, the more points you earn. ⑤ Be careful! If you tap the same card more than 5 times, there's a penalty: the cards will shuffle, making the game more challenging. ⑥ Need help? Tap the “refresh” button (below right) to shuffle the cards and briefly reveal their flip side to assist you. Remember, after 5 shuffles, the flip side will no longer be visible. ⑦ Once all cards are matched, the game is ⑧ Ready for a new challenge? Simply tap the 'NEW' button to start again." Enjoy the game and immerse yourself in the ancient world of Linear B ideograms!"

Screenshots

Mahjong4 screens
Linear B4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Linear B at none against Mahjong's 13. Linear B also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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. Mahjong sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Linear B asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Mahjong ships an update every 2 months, Linear B every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Mahjong versus Linear B: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMahjongLinear B
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (33K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews63.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings33K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size170 MB1 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperMaple Media Apps, LLCNICHOLAOS KOSKINAS

Bugs and requests

Mahjong

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Unresponsive tiles
  • Game freezes and crashes
  • Incorrect move detection
  • Persistent ads blocking UI

Requested features

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

Linear B

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

13 purchases

Mahjong

Subscriptions4
  • Premium Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Premium Annual$6.991 Year
  • Premium Annual1 Month trial$12.991 Year
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  • Mahjong Membership$14.991 Year
One-time9
  • Puzzle Pack #1$1.99
  • Puzzle Pack #2$1.99
  • Puzzle Pack #3$1.99
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  • Puzzle Pack #4$1.99
  • Puzzle Pack #5$1.99
  • Puzzle Pack #6$1.99
  • Puzzle Pack #7$1.99
  • Mahjong Premium$14.99
  • Disable Ads$19.99
None

Linear B

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Mahjong free?
Mahjong is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Linear B free?
Linear B is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Mahjong or Linear B have ads?
Mahjong shows ads; Linear B does not.
Which is updated more often, Mahjong or Linear B?
Mahjong ships an update every 2 months, and Linear B every 3 weeks. Most recently, Mahjong was updated on October 12, 2026 and Linear B on October 5, 2026.

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