Comparison

Mahjong vs Tile Match

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

Tile Match

Features
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Match pairs, clear the board, and enjoy a relaxing puzzle adventure! Welcome to Tile Match: Pair Puzzle, a colorful and relaxing tile matching game that's easy to learn and increasingly challenging to master. Find 2 identical tiles, move them into your 4-slot tray, and match the pair to clear them. Choose carefully—if the tray fills without a match, the level is over! Explore beautifully designed multi-layered tile puzzles filled with colorful fruits, flowers, animals, food, nature items, and more. RELAXING PAIR MATCHING Tap available tiles and match 2 identical pieces. Simple controls make it easy to start, while layered boards add strategy as you progress. PLAN YOUR MOVES Some tiles are covered by other tiles. Clear the upper layers to reveal new matching opportunities and keep enough space available in your tray. 4-SLOT TRAY CHALLENGE Every choice matters. Keep your tray under control by finding matching pairs before all four spaces are occupied. HELPFUL PUZZLE TOOLS • Undo – Reverse your previous move and rethink your strategy. • Hint – Find an available matching opportunity when you need help. • Shuffle – Rearrange remaining tiles to discover new possibilities. MILESTONE CHALLENGES Test your tile-matching skills on special challenge levels at Level 10, 20, 30, 40 and beyond. Each group of levels gradually becomes more challenging before the next milestone. CALM & COLORFUL EXPERIENCE Enjoy vibrant tile artwork, beautiful nature-inspired backgrounds, smooth animations, relaxing music, and satisfying visual feedback. PLAY AT YOUR OWN PACE Tile Match: Pair Puzzle combines casual gameplay with thoughtful puzzle strategy, making it great for a quick break or a longer relaxing puzzle session. GAME FEATURES • Match 2 identical tiles • Simple pair-matching gameplay • Strategic 4-slot tray • Multi-layer tile puzzles • Hundreds of progressively challenging levels • Special milestone challenges • Hint, Undo and Shuffle tools • Colorful tile collections • Relaxing nature-inspired environments • Smooth animations and satisfying effects • Designed for iPhone and iPad • Play offline If you enjoy tile matching games, pair matching puzzles, Mahjong-style tile puzzles, relaxing games, logic puzzles, and casual brain games, Tile Match: Pair Puzzle is made for you. Match the pairs, clear every tile, and become a Tile Match master!

Screenshots

Mahjong4 screens
Tile Match4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Tile Match at none against Mahjong's 13. Tile Match also leads on update cadence (every 9 days vs every 2 months). On price, ads, 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. Tile Match asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Mahjong ships an update every 2 months, Tile Match every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Mahjong versus Tile Match: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMahjongTile Match
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (33K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews63.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings33K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 9 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size170 MB143 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperMaple Media Apps, LLCKrishnaiah Indyala

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

Tile Match

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

Tile Match

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Mahjong free?
Mahjong is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Tile Match free?
Tile Match is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Mahjong or Tile Match have ads?
Both Mahjong and Tile Match show ads.
Which is updated more often, Mahjong or Tile Match?
Mahjong ships an update every 2 months, and Tile Match every 9 days. Most recently, Mahjong was updated on October 27, 2026 and Tile Match on October 11, 2026.

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