Comparison

Mahjong Solitaire vs Mahjong King

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

Mahjong King

Enjoy a relaxing tile-matching game with no time pressure. Choose your difficulty, select from various tile designs, and compete with players worldwide. Unlock new maps and utilize helpful items to enhance your gameplay.

Highlights
  • Adjustable difficulty levels
  • Multiple tile picture types
  • Global multiplayer matches
  • Unlockable maps
  • Unlimited hints and shuffles
  • Achievements and leaderboards
Features
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Comfortable game play mahjong tile game to remove the same picture with no time limit. [Features] - Difficulty is classified as easy, normal, hard, you can choose according to your skills. - Added into five another Mahjong tile picture type is available. - You can match with another player in the world. - Add map will be unlocked when you won multiplayer. - Hints and shuffle items can be used indefinitely. - Supports Achievements and Leaderboards. - Supports tablet devices. - fun game, free game, no wifi, no internet Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mobirixplayen YouTube : https://www.youtube.com/user/mobirix1

Screenshots

Mahjong Solitaire3 screens
Mahjong King4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Mahjong King at 89% against Mahjong Solitaire's 39%. Mahjong King also leads on rating (4.7 vs 3.3) and ratings volume (435 vs 11). Mahjong Solitaire's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Mahjong King holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Mahjong King has 435 ratings behind it against 11, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 39% of Mahjong Solitaire's written reviews are positive against 89% of Mahjong King's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Mahjong Solitaire ships an update every 6 months, Mahjong King every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Mahjong Solitaire versus Mahjong King: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMahjong SolitaireMahjong King
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.3 (11 ratings)4.7 (435 ratings) — better
Positive reviews39.1% of reviews89.2% of reviews — better
Number of ratings11435 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsEvery 3 months — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with adsAd-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS9.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB30 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGASP Mobile Games IncMOBIRIX

Customer experience

Mahjong Solitaire

All ratings11 ratings
Positive54.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative45.5%
Written reviews23 reviews
Positive39.1%
Neutral13.0%
Negative47.8%

Mahjong King

All ratings431 ratings
Positive94.2%
Neutral2.6%
Negative3.2%
Written reviews65 reviews
Positive89.2%
Neutral3.1%
Negative7.7%

Bugs and requests

Mahjong Solitaire

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Mahjong King

Reported bugs

7 issues
  • Game freezes during gameplay with no recovery option
  • Sound settings reset when app is closed and reopened
  • Tiles get stuck when tapped or don't register clicks properly
  • Game layout disappears entirely during gameplay
  • Multiplayer connection fails or loads indefinitely
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  • Multiplayer invitations never complete sending
  • Ads are difficult to close or dismiss

Requested features

7 requests
  • Reset/restart option after completing all levels
  • More content and additional maps to unlock
  • Better explanation of game features and mechanics
  • Ability to listen to personal music while playing
  • Sound control options (separate music and sound effects)
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  • In-app support without requiring Facebook
  • Improved multiplayer matching with real players

In-app purchases

None

Mahjong Solitaire

No in-app purchases

None

Mahjong King

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Mahjong Solitaire free?
Mahjong Solitaire is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Mahjong King free?
Mahjong King is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Mahjong Solitaire or Mahjong King?
Mahjong King is rated higher. Mahjong Solitaire averages 3.3 out of 5 from 11 ratings, while Mahjong King averages 4.7 from 435 ratings.
Do Mahjong Solitaire or Mahjong King have ads?
Both Mahjong Solitaire and Mahjong King show ads.
Which is updated more often, Mahjong Solitaire or Mahjong King?
Mahjong Solitaire ships an update every 6 months, and Mahjong King every 3 months. Most recently, Mahjong Solitaire was updated on October 23, 2026 and Mahjong King on October 24, 2026.

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