Comparison

Mahjong Numbers vs Match Chain

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

Head to head
About

Mahjong Numbers

Experience a unique twist on the classic tile-matching puzzle game. Instead of traditional symbols, you'll match numbered tiles across hundreds of handcrafted levels. Enjoy a relaxing, brain-training experience that's easy to learn and satisfying for both new and experienced players.

Highlights
  • Numbered tiles for a fresh challenge
  • Hundreds of handcrafted levels
  • No timers for relaxed play
  • Brain training and focus enhancement
  • Modern Mahjong experience
Features
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Discover a fresh take on the timeless puzzle classic! Match your way through hundreds of handcrafted levels in this uniquely addictive Mahjong game—featuring numbered tiles instead of traditional symbols. Whether you're a Mahjong master or new to the game, this version offers an exciting twist that’s easy to learn and endlessly satisfying. Features: Numbered tiles for a fresh challenge No timers—relax and play at your own pace Train your brain, boost your focus, and enjoy a modern Mahjong experience with a numeric edge!

About

Match Chain

Features
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This is a simple and easy puzzle game. The goal is to match adjacent numbers that are one space apart. Numbers that are +1 or -1 from the original number are also possible, and the last number(9) can match 1. Matches are made along a straight line, with one bend allowed. The goal is to find all the matching numbers by creating empty spaces. - Features The stage size can be adjusted. The user can customize the number range. - Items - Eraser : Matches even if there are obstacles or if the numbers are not adjacent. - Restore : Restores erased numbers

Screenshots

Mahjong Numbers4 screens
Match Chain4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Mahjong Numbers at every 2 months against Match Chain's every 27 months. Match Chain's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 16.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Mahjong Numbers ships an update every 2 months, Match Chain every 27 months. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Mahjong Numbers versus Match Chain: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMahjong NumbersMatch Chain
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (141 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews70.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings141 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 27 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.011.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB28 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJohn RoudaKAEGUREE

In-app purchases

None

Mahjong Numbers

No in-app purchases

None

Match Chain

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Mahjong Numbers free?
Mahjong Numbers is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Match Chain free?
Match Chain is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Mahjong Numbers or Match Chain have ads?
Both Mahjong Numbers and Match Chain show ads.
Which is updated more often, Mahjong Numbers or Match Chain?
Mahjong Numbers ships an update every 2 months, and Match Chain every 27 months. Most recently, Mahjong Numbers was updated on October 22, 2026 and Match Chain on October 5, 2026.

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