Comparison

Mahjong Pair II vs ioio

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

Head to head
About

Mahjong Pair II

Match identical Mahjong tiles to clear the board. Tiles fall to fill empty spaces, and the game ends when all pairs are matched. Features multiple modes and tile styles for varied gameplay.

Highlights
  • Match identical Mahjong tiles
  • Tiles fall to fill empty spaces
  • Multiple game modes (Classic, Modern, Challenge)
  • Hundreds of levels
  • Various tile pattern styles
  • Reshuffle and hint functions
Features
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The goal of the game is about match mahjong with same pattern style, once match the pair mahjong, upper mahjong will naturally fall to fill the empty space left by the elimination. The game will be finished until all the Mahjongs on the screen have been matched. Tap on a Mahjong, and tap another one with same pattern style to match. As long as this pair of mahjong can be connected by less than two turns and no obstacles in the way, it can be removed. When there's no more pair, it will reshuffle. This game is divided into three modes:Classic,Modern and Challenge mode. In the classic and modern mode, you can pick various levels. Modern mode has to pinch zoom and slide function, and add new beginner mode to let you get started quickly. Challenge mode has over hundreds in level 1, and add new 400 levels in level 2. This three modes have slightly different gameplay, so don't miss it. There are also Mahjong,Flower tiles,Gems,Special Symbols and Plants pattern styles to choose from. How to Play: Tap two identical tiles can be paired and removed, the upper tiles will be able to drop and fill the empty space when the tile has been vanished, mission is completed after all Mahjong tiles from the screen have been removed and paired. Tap a Mahjong tile, and tap another same Mahjong tile to match. Two identical tiles can be removed as long as there are no obstacles between them and removing routes less than two turns. If there are no available pairs, the tiles will be shuffled automatically. Reshuffle and Hint function are only for Easy and Medium levels. The upper routes have been blocked if there are only revealing the parts of upper tiles. Modern Mode: Tap and hold with a finger to drag and move, spread and pinch with two fingers to enlarge or reduce.

About

ioio

Experience a minimalistic take on the classic card game. This app offers a clean interface and soothing soundtrack for a relaxing puzzle-solving experience. Enjoy handcrafted puzzles with no ads or random elements, ensuring every game is solvable.

Highlights
  • 48 free handcrafted puzzles
  • No ads
  • Solvable puzzles
  • Simple rules
  • Minimalistic graphics
  • Soothing soundtrack
Features
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ioio is a minimalistic solitaire game. It celebrates the simple joy of stacking and arranging. Inspired by the classic game of Solitaire, ioio twists the formula to make a fresh and clean approach. Calming and easy to pick up, you will soon find yourself deep in concentration to perfect each puzzle. Features: • Play 48 free handcrafted puzzles • No ads • No random, everything is solvable • Simple rules, lots of possibilities • Enjoy the minimal and soothing soundtrack • Clean interface and minimalistic graphics • 48 additional puzzles can be bought in game

Screenshots

Mahjong Pair II4 screens
ioio4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: ioio at 83% against Mahjong Pair II's 36%. ioio also leads on rating (4.8 vs 3.1) and ads (none vs shown). Mahjong Pair II's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6). On price, ratings volume 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. ioio sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Mahjong Pair II asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

ioio holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 34 and 26 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 36% of Mahjong Pair II's written reviews are positive against 83% of ioio's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Mahjong Pair II ships an update every 9 months, ioio every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Mahjong Pair II versus ioio: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMahjong Pair IIioio
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.1 (34 ratings)4.8 (26 ratings) — better
Positive reviews35.7% of reviews82.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings34 — better26
Update frequencyEvery 9 monthsEvery 4 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.09.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size190 MB103 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGempro Technology Inc.Asger Strandby

Customer experience

Mahjong Pair II

All ratings34 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral14.7%
Negative35.3%
Written reviews42 reviews
Positive35.7%
Neutral16.7%
Negative47.6%

ioio

All ratings25 ratings
Positive92.0%
Neutral8.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews52 reviews
Positive82.7%
Neutral17.3%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Mahjong Pair II

No in-app purchases

6 purchases

ioio

One-time6
  • Mini Pledge$0.99
  • Unlock Night World page 1$0.99
  • Unlock Night World page 2$0.99
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  • Unlock Night World page 3$0.99
  • Medium Pledge$2.99
  • Maximum Pledge$4.99

Questions

Is Mahjong Pair II free?
Mahjong Pair II is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ioio free?
ioio is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Mahjong Pair II or ioio?
ioio is rated higher. Mahjong Pair II averages 3.1 out of 5 from 34 ratings, while ioio averages 4.8 from 26 ratings.
Do Mahjong Pair II or ioio have ads?
Mahjong Pair II shows ads; ioio does not.
Which is updated more often, Mahjong Pair II or ioio?
Mahjong Pair II ships an update every 9 months, and ioio every 4 days. Most recently, Mahjong Pair II was updated on November 1, 2026 and ioio on November 2, 2026.

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