Comparison

Mahjong vs Competitive Mahjong 2

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

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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

Competitive Mahjong 2

Experience authentic Taiwanese and Japanese Mahjong with diverse game modes and social features. Compete in global tournaments, join factions, and build guilds for exclusive rewards. Enjoy a 3D engine, smart AI, and unique spirit cultivation.

Highlights
  • Authentic Taiwanese & Japanese Mahjong rules
  • Global online tournaments
  • Faction Wars and Guild Leagues
  • Mahjong Spirit cultivation system
  • Fishing Games and Slot Machines
  • Next-gen 3D graphics and sound
  • Smart AI auto-play
Features
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【Game Features】 《Competitive Mahjong 2》 delivers the ultimate fair-play Mahjong experience! We feature authentic Taiwanese 16-Tile Mahjong, 2-Player Mahjong, and Japanese Riichi Mahjong. Dive into our deep social combat systems, including "Faction Wars" and "Guild Leagues," designed to bring you the most adrenaline-pumping tournament experience. Beyond the table, enjoy a rich variety of entertainment options, including our unique "Mahjong Spirit" cultivation system, high-multiplier Fishing Games, and diverse Slot Machines. Whether you are here for the intense strategy or casual fun, we have it all. New players log in now to receive 80,000,000 Free Coins! Supports Guest Login for instant play. 【Next-Gen 3D Mahjong Experience】 - Diverse Mahjong Rules: Fully implemented classic Taiwan Mahjong and authentic Japanese Riichi rules. Switch anytime to experience the thrill of "Riichi" and "Yakuman" tailored to different competitive styles. - 3D Engine Development: Built with a high-spec 3D engine to provide realistic perspectives and immersive audio effects for a true-to-life table experience. - Smart AI Auto-Play: Features an advanced AI assistant system. Activate auto-play with one tap to handle any sudden interruptions effortlessly. - Play with Friends: Exclusive Clubs make it easy to open private tables and play with your friends and family! 【Daily Tournaments & Social Interaction】 - Global Online Grand Prix: Daily online tournaments offer a platform to test your skills against players worldwide and compete for massive ranking rewards. - Season Badges & Bounties: Unlock exquisite Season Badges. Our system supports badge trading and collection—complete your Album to earn extra rewards! 【Faction Wars: Fight for Glory】 - Massive Faction System: Join the "Frozen North" or the "Fiery South" and ignite the most intense Mahjong battles! - Win Dividends: The winning faction unlocks a massive Prize Pool. Claim your share of the dividends based on your contribution! - Exclusive Titles: Top contributors can earn exclusive prestigious titles like "Northern Lord" or "Southern Supreme," gaining both fame and fortune! 【Guild System: Share the Wealth】 - Exclusive Benefits: Join a Guild and complete missions with your comrades to unlock luxury rewards for all members! - League Dividends: Featuring a unique "Guild Jackpot" mechanism—every game you play accumulates high-value prizes for your Guild! Participate in the monthly Guild League; the higher your rank, the richer the dividends for all members! 【Unique Spirit Cultivation System】 - Character Growth: Accumulate XP in Mahjong matches and casino games to level up your exclusive "Mahjong Spirit" partners. - Win Bonus: Leveling up Spirits unlocks special skills. Flexibly switch your lineup to gain extra coin bonuses when you win a hand or hit a jackpot! 【Thrilling Fishing Games & Bosses】 - Evil Invasion: Challenge the Vampire King to stack multipliers. Trigger the Awakened State for up to 9000x rewards! - Crazy Gunner: 3D Dragon Hunting gameplay! Capture the Ice Dragon and explore the Treasure Vault for up to 2000x prizes. - Zombie Treasure: A post-apocalyptic zombie shooter built on a next-gen engine. Sweep the field to seize mysterious treasures! 【Diverse Slot Machines】 - Classic & Innovative Slots: Features multiple high-quality Slot Machines with high payout multipliers and massive progressive Jackpots. - Card Collection System: Playing slots not only wins you coins but also triggers Card Collection missions, allowing you to redeem exclusive game rewards. Terms of Service:https://www.gametower.com.tw/Games/cmj2/service.aspx Privacy Policy:https://www.gametower.com.tw/Games/cmj2/privacypolicy.aspx

Screenshots

Mahjong4 screens
Competitive Mahjong 24 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Competitive Mahjong 2 at none against Mahjong's shown. Competitive Mahjong 2 also leads on update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 2 months). Mahjong's advantage is ratings volume (33K vs 43) and rating (4.6 vs 4.2). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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 10 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per year and Competitive Mahjong 2 sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Mahjong holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Mahjong has 33K ratings behind it against 43, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 63% of Mahjong's written reviews are positive against 50% of Competitive Mahjong 2's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Mahjong ships an update every 2 months, Competitive Mahjong 2 every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and November 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Mahjong versus Competitive Mahjong 2: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMahjongCompetitive Mahjong 2
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (33K ratings) — better4.2 (43 ratings)
Positive reviews63.1% of reviews — better50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings33K — better43
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 4 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size170 MB215 MB
Age rating17++17
DeveloperMaple Media Apps, LLCInternational Games System Co., Ltd.

Customer experience

Mahjong

All ratings33,327 ratings
Positive89.4%
Neutral6.9%
Negative3.7%
Written reviews385 reviews
Positive63.1%
Neutral10.9%
Negative26.0%

Competitive Mahjong 2

All ratings43 ratings
Positive81.4%
Neutral7.0%
Negative11.6%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

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

Competitive Mahjong 2

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Mahjong

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Annual1 Month trial$12.991 Year
  • Mahjong Membership$14.991 Year
One-time8
  • 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
  • Mahjong Premium$14.99
  • Disable Ads$19.99
10 purchases

Competitive Mahjong 2

One-time10
  • 30元禮包$0.99
  • 小堆寶石$1.99
  • 70元禮包$1.99
Show 7 more
  • 170元禮包$4.99
  • 330元禮包$9.99
  • 490元禮包$14.99
  • 670元禮包$19.99
  • 990元禮包$29.99
  • 1690元禮包$49.99
  • 3290元禮包$99.99

Questions

Is Mahjong free?
Mahjong is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Competitive Mahjong 2 free?
Competitive Mahjong 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Mahjong or Competitive Mahjong 2?
Mahjong is rated higher. Mahjong averages 4.6 out of 5 from 33K ratings, while Competitive Mahjong 2 averages 4.2 from 43 ratings.
Do Mahjong or Competitive Mahjong 2 have ads?
Mahjong shows ads; Competitive Mahjong 2 does not.
Which is updated more often, Mahjong or Competitive Mahjong 2?
Mahjong ships an update every 2 months, and Competitive Mahjong 2 every 4 weeks. Most recently, Mahjong was updated on November 5, 2026 and Competitive Mahjong 2 on November 1, 2026.

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