# Solitaire Challenges vs Mahjong

The clearest difference is rating: Mahjong at 4.8 against Solitaire Challenges's 3.4. Mahjong also leads on review sentiment (94% vs 54%) and in-app purchases (none vs 6). Solitaire Challenges's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Solitaire Challenges sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Mahjong asks for nothing beyond the download.

Mahjong holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Mahjong has 76K ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 54% of Solitaire Challenges's written reviews are positive against 94% of Mahjong's.

Solitaire Challenges ships an update every 40 months, Mahjong every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Solitaire Challenges | Mahjong |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.4 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/solitaire-challenges/id590507924/reviews) | **[4.8 (76K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mahjong-brain-puzzle-games/id6450403706/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 7 | **76K** |
| Positive reviews | 53.6% of reviews | **94.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 40 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 97 MB | 202 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Jose Varela](https://appshunter.io/developer/336500035) | [Doodle Mobile Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1139648773) |

## What reviewers say

### Solitaire Challenges

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/solitaire-challenges/id590507924)

A card game where you clear the board by matching cards one above or below the deck card. It features 160 levels with varied missions and a wild card to help build sequences. Success requires both luck and strategic card selection.

**Highlights:** Clear board by matching cards, 160 levels with varied missions, Wild card for sequence building, Scoring based on card value and sequences, Skill-based gameplay beyond luck

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 3 extra lives | $1.99 | one-time |
| Undo button | $1.99 | one-time |
| 5 Extra Cards | $1.99 | one-time |
| Extra Joker | $1.99 | one-time |
| Extra Time | $1.99 | one-time |
| Set of 5 lives | $2.99 | one-time |


### Mahjong

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mahjong-brain-puzzle-games/id6450403706)

This classic tile-matching puzzle game challenges you to clear the board by pairing identical tiles. Enjoy over 1000 free boards with beautiful graphics and customizable layouts. Play offline, use unlimited undos, and track your progress with personal statistics.

**Highlights:** Over 1000 free boards, Beautiful graphics and layouts, Intelligent free hints, Unlimited free undos, Daily Challenge, Offline play

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Keeps mind active
- 👍 Fun and relaxing gameplay
- 👍 Challenging and stimulating
- 👍 Helps with memory and quick thinking
- 👍 Soothing graphics and music

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🙄 Excessive ads and in-app purchases
- 🙄 Difficulty turning off sound/music

**Reported bugs**

- Freezing or crashing issues
- Incompatibility with older devices

**Requested features**

- Option to disable ads for a fee
- More difficulty levels and variations


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Solitaire Challenges free?

Solitaire Challenges is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Mahjong free?

Mahjong is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Solitaire Challenges or Mahjong?

Mahjong is rated higher. Solitaire Challenges averages 3.4 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while Mahjong averages 4.8 from 76K ratings.

### Do Solitaire Challenges or Mahjong have ads?

Mahjong shows ads; Solitaire Challenges does not.

### Which is updated more often, Solitaire Challenges or Mahjong?

Solitaire Challenges ships an update every 40 months, and Mahjong every 2 months. Most recently, Solitaire Challenges was updated on November 1, 2026 and Mahjong on November 5, 2026.

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