# Mahjong Delight vs Mahjong 3!

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Mahjong Delight at 151K against Mahjong 3!'s 4.4K. Mahjong 3!'s advantage is review sentiment (87% vs 69%) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Mahjong Delight sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Mahjong 3! sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Mahjong Delight against 4.6 for Mahjong 3!. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Mahjong Delight has 151K ratings behind it against 4.4K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 69% of Mahjong Delight's written reviews are positive against 87% of Mahjong 3!'s.

Mahjong Delight ships an update every 4 weeks, Mahjong 3! fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Mahjong Delight | Mahjong 3! |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (151K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mahjong-delight/id490142440/reviews)** | [4.6 (4.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mahjong-3/id857769289/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **151K** | 4.4K |
| Positive reviews | 69.2% of reviews | **87.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 158 MB | 282 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [dogMelon Pty Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/297096796) | [Gamos Mobile Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1444108949) |

## What reviewers say

### Mahjong Delight

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mahjong-delight/id490142440)

This relaxing tile-matching game offers a calming way to focus your mind during short breaks. It's designed to help you de-stress, keep your brain sharp, and enjoy a moment of quiet. Perfect for filling those small gaps in your day.

**Highlights:** Relaxing gameplay, Focus-enhancing tile matching, Simple, uncluttered interface, Calming experience, Brain-sharpening activity

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Month Subscription | $3.99 | per month |
| Year Subscription | $19.99 | per year |
| 1000 Coins - Starter | $1.99 | one-time |
| 5000 Coins - Deluxe | $6.99 | one-time |
| 10000 Coins - Best Value | $11.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Excellent app
- 🚀 Fun and challenging
- 🧠 Excellent way to learn and keep brain stimulated
- 🧠 Good for brain training
- 🧠 Great for brain activity

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Too many ads
- 🔍 Ads that take over
- 🔍 Ads are annoying and disruptive
- 🔍 Ads are too frequent and long
- 🔍 Ads are intrusive and frustrating

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezes or crashes
- Timer is inaccurate
- Tiles get stuck
- Game won't open or load

**Requested features**

- Add a timer option to turn on/off
- Provide an ad-free version for a fee
- Increase the number of tile and background options
- Add a 'shuffle' or 'undo' feature
- Improve the visibility and accessibility of the game controls


### Mahjong 3!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mahjong-3/id857769289)

This classic tile-matching puzzle game challenges you to clear all pieces from the board. It offers multiple game modes, including timed challenges and an endless classic mode, designed to sharpen your mind and provide relaxation. Customize your experience with various tile sets and backgrounds.

**Highlights:** Match and remove all tile pieces, Classic, Time Attack, and Challenge modes, Unlock more towers by winning, Clear, colorful, large tiles, Additional modes: Endless, Daily, Versus, Shuffle feature for no-move situations, Full UNDO and Hints

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| VIP Purchase | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Challenging and engaging
- 👍 Relaxing and calming
- 🧠 Keeps the mind active
- 🎨 Visually appealing graphics
- 🕰️ No time pressure

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤖 Excessive ads and video ads
- 🔁 Repetitive gameplay
- 🔒 Paid version not worth the cost
- 🐛 Crashes and freezes
- 🔍 Small tile sizes can be difficult to see

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezes or crashes when switching between games
- Tiles disappearing or not registering matches
- Inability to exit or return to the main menu

**Requested features**

- More variety in tile designs and game modes
- Option to disable ads or pay for ad-free version
- Ability to save progress and resume games
- Larger tile sizes or zoom functionality
- Customizable game settings and difficulty levels


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Mahjong Delight free?

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

### Is Mahjong 3! free?

Mahjong 3! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Mahjong Delight or Mahjong 3!?

Mahjong Delight is rated higher. Mahjong Delight averages 4.7 out of 5 from 151K ratings, while Mahjong 3! averages 4.6 from 4.4K ratings.

### Do Mahjong Delight or Mahjong 3! have ads?

Both Mahjong Delight and Mahjong 3! show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Mahjong Delight or Mahjong 3!?

Mahjong Delight ships an update every 4 weeks, and Mahjong 3! fortnightly. Most recently, Mahjong Delight was updated on October 30, 2026 and Mahjong 3! on October 29, 2026.

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