# Mahjong vs Mahjong Epic

Mahjong and Mahjong Epic both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 93% of Mahjong Epic's written reviews are positive against 63% of Mahjong's. On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Mahjong sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Mahjong Epic sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Mahjong against 4.7 for Mahjong Epic. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 33K and 12K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 63% of Mahjong's written reviews are positive against 93% of Mahjong Epic's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 28, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Mahjong | Mahjong Epic |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (33K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mahjong/id455650659/reviews) | **[4.7 (12K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mahjong-epic/id687207809/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **33K** | 12K |
| Positive reviews | 63.1% of reviews | **93.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 170 MB | 118 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Maple Media Apps, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1289801633) | [Kristanix AS](https://appshunter.io/developer/302875353) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### Mahjong Epic

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mahjong-epic/id687207809)

Experience a classic tile-matching puzzle game with over 3000 unique boards and daily challenges. Enjoy relaxing gameplay with beautiful backgrounds and tile sets, playable offline. Perfect for quick sessions or extended play.

**Highlights:** Over 3000 unique boards, Daily new puzzles, 30 beautiful backgrounds, 8 unique tile sets, Offline play, Relaxing gameplay, Challenging goals

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Board Pack #1 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Board Pack #2 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Board Pack #3 | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Relaxing and fun to play
- 👍 Challenging but enjoyable
- 🎨 Lots of tile and background options
- 👍 Great graphics and visuals
- 👍 Keeps your brain active

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional freezing or crashing issues
- 📢 Frequent ads can be disruptive
- 🔍 Some boards too easy, lack of difficulty progression

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezing after updates
- Compatibility issues on newer devices

**Requested features**

- More challenging board layouts
- Ability to pause game clock
- Option to disable ads completely


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Mahjong free?

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

### Is Mahjong Epic free?

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

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

Mahjong Epic is rated higher. Mahjong averages 4.6 out of 5 from 33K ratings, while Mahjong Epic averages 4.7 from 12K ratings.

### Do Mahjong or Mahjong Epic have ads?

Both Mahjong and Mahjong Epic show ads.

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

Mahjong ships an update every 2 months, and Mahjong Epic every 2 months. Most recently, Mahjong was updated on October 28, 2026 and Mahjong Epic on October 28, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*