Comparison

Mahjong vs MindPulse

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

MindPulse

Features
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Train your brain with MindPulse — a collection of 10 cognitive challenge games designed to sharpen your memory, focus, reflexes, and mental agility. GAMES INCLUDED: - Sequence: Watch and repeat color patterns across 4 difficulty modes - Card Match: Find matching pairs to test visual memory - Speed Math: Solve arithmetic problems against the clock - Reaction Test: Measure your reflexes and response time - Color Sort: Sort colored balls into the correct tubes - Stroop Challenge: Name ink colors while ignoring conflicting words - Word Scramble: Unscramble letters to form words quickly - Pattern Matrix: Remember and identify grid patterns - Path Memory: Trace paths from memory - Target Tap: Tap targets with speed and precision GAME MODES: - Classic: The standard memory challenge - Speed Rush: Faster sequences for advanced players - Reverse: Repeat sequences backwards for an extra twist - Zen: Practice at your own pace with no game over FEATURES: - Power-ups: Slow-Mo, Extra Life, Peek, and 2x Score - XP progression system with level-ups and unlockables - Combo streaks for bonus points - Dynamic visual feedback and celebrations - Works completely offline — no internet required PRIVACY-FOCUSED: - No accounts required - No ads - No data collection whatsoever - All progress stored locally on your device Perfect for all ages. Challenge yourself daily and watch your cognitive skills improve!

Screenshots

Mahjong4 screens
MindPulse4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MindPulse at none against Mahjong's 13. MindPulse also leads on ads (none vs shown). Mahjong's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence and device support 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. MindPulse asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Mahjong ships an update every 2 months, MindPulse monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Mahjong versus MindPulse: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMahjongMindPulse
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (33K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews63.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings33K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsMonthly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size170 MB12 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperMaple Media Apps, LLCSharon Daniel

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

MindPulse

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

MindPulse

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Mahjong free?
Mahjong is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is MindPulse free?
MindPulse is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Mahjong or MindPulse have ads?
Mahjong shows ads; MindPulse does not.
Which is updated more often, Mahjong or MindPulse?
Mahjong ships an update every 2 months, and MindPulse monthly. Most recently, Mahjong was updated on October 1, 2026 and MindPulse on September 22, 2026.

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