Comparison

Mahjong Solitaire vs Dragon Mahjong

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

Head to head
About

Mahjong Solitaire

A classic tile-matching puzzle game where players pair identical tiles to clear the board. Enjoy 60 different layouts in a compact download, offering a fun and challenging solitaire experience.

Highlights
  • Classic Mahjong Solitaire gameplay
  • 60 different tile layouts
  • Solitaire matching puzzle
  • Compact download size
  • Free to play
Features
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Mahjong solitaire is a solitaire matching game that uses a set of Mahjong tiles rather than cards. The computer game was originally created by Brodie Lockard in 1981 and named Mah-Jongg after the game that uses the same tiles for play. Lockard claims that it was based on a centuries-old Chinese game called "the Turtle". However, it was not until Activision released Shanghai in 1986 for the Macintosh and Apple IIgs that the game gathered momentum. A version of this game was also included in the Microsoft Entertainment Pack for Windows 3.x in 1990 and went by the name Taipei. It was subsequently included in the Best of Windows Entertainment Pack. Premium editions of the Windows Vista operating system and Windows 7 include a version of the game known as Mahjong Titans. As any other successful game, millions of clones have been created on all possible platforms. So why should you give our version a try? We tried to recreate all the fun of original game with 60 different layouts in a tiny download package. A tile that can be moved left or right without disturbing other tiles is said to be exposed. Exposed pairs of identical tiles (Flower and Seasons tiles in the same group being considered identical) are removed from the layout one at a time, gradually exposing the lower layers to play. The aim of the game is to clear the layout by pairing up all the tiles. The game is finished when either the layout is empty, or there are no exposed pairs remaining. Don't forget to check our Game section for other fun games...

About

Dragon Mahjong

Experience a classic matching puzzle game with a twist. Clear the board by matching identical tiles. Discover new game modes, diverse layouts, and adjustable difficulty levels for endless entertainment.

Highlights
  • Classic Mahjong gameplay
  • Multiple game modes
  • Over 40 unique layouts
  • Three difficulty levels
  • Leaderboards and achievements
  • Multi-language support
Features
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Mahjong is a classic matching puzzle game. Clear the board by matching all identical and free tiles. Game Features: - Different Game Modes: Dragon Mahjong is not only a Mahjong Game! A bunch of new game modes will be unlocked gradually. Let's start with Dragon Memory and stay tuned for the others! You'll never get bored! - 40 and more Different Layouts: be ready to travel among the seven wonders, freezing winters and dozen of classical themes. Do not miss the new layouts that will be released! - 3 Degree of difficulties to better fit your skills. - Multi Language System. - Leader Boards, Achievements, and Social Features.

Screenshots

Mahjong Solitaire3 screens
Dragon Mahjong4 screens

Verdict

The call

Mahjong Solitaire and Dragon Mahjong both sit at 3.3 stars, but that hides the real split: 73% of Dragon Mahjong's written reviews are positive against 38% of Mahjong Solitaire's. Dragon Mahjong also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 6 months). Mahjong Solitaire's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 11.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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. Dragon Mahjong sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Mahjong Solitaire asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 3.3 for Mahjong Solitaire against 3.3 for Dragon Mahjong. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 11 and 8 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 38% of Mahjong Solitaire's written reviews are positive against 73% of Dragon Mahjong's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Mahjong Solitaire ships an update every 6 months, Dragon Mahjong every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Mahjong Solitaire versus Dragon Mahjong: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMahjong SolitaireDragon Mahjong
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.3 (11 ratings) — better3.3 (8 ratings)
Positive reviews37.5% of reviews73.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings11 — better8
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree with ads — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS9.0 — better11.0
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB34 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGASP Mobile Games IncCode This Lab srl

Customer experience

Mahjong Solitaire

All ratings11 ratings
Positive54.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative45.5%
Written reviews24 reviews
Positive37.5%
Neutral16.7%
Negative45.8%

Dragon Mahjong

All ratings8 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews75 reviews
Positive73.3%
Neutral12.0%
Negative14.7%

Bugs and requests

Mahjong Solitaire

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Dragon Mahjong

Reported bugs

7 issues
  • App no longer opens after update
  • Game freezes and resets progress
  • Matching tiles on ends do not always disappear
  • Mathematical algorithms not right, leading to unsolvable levels
  • Rank page freezes
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  • Score stuck and not updating
  • Shuffle button restarts the game instead of shuffling

Requested features

6 requests
  • Bring back the original game version
  • Option to choose backgrounds
  • Allow playing in portrait mode
  • Implement a proper shuffle feature
  • Larger tiles
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  • Different sounds for tile matches

In-app purchases

None

Mahjong Solitaire

No in-app purchases

6 purchases

Dragon Mahjong

One-time6
  • New Layouts$0.99
  • New 7 Wonders Layout$0.99
  • New 6 Winter Layout$0.99
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  • Disable Ads$1.99
  • Coins Pack$1.99
  • 100 coins, disable Ads, your name in the credits!$2.99

Questions

Is Mahjong Solitaire free?
Mahjong Solitaire is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Dragon Mahjong free?
Dragon Mahjong is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Mahjong Solitaire or Dragon Mahjong?
Mahjong Solitaire is rated higher. Mahjong Solitaire averages 3.3 out of 5 from 11 ratings, while Dragon Mahjong averages 3.3 from 8 ratings.
Do Mahjong Solitaire or Dragon Mahjong have ads?
Both Mahjong Solitaire and Dragon Mahjong show ads.
Which is updated more often, Mahjong Solitaire or Dragon Mahjong?
Mahjong Solitaire ships an update every 6 months, and Dragon Mahjong every 2 months. Most recently, Mahjong Solitaire was updated on November 1, 2026 and Dragon Mahjong on November 6, 2026.

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