# Solitaire Challenges vs Mahjong 3!

The clearest difference is rating: Mahjong 3! at 4.6 against Solitaire Challenges's 3.4. Mahjong 3! also leads on review sentiment (86% vs 54%) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 40 months). Solitaire Challenges's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Solitaire Challenges sells 6 one-off in-app purchases and Mahjong 3! sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Mahjong 3! holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Mahjong 3! has 4.4K 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 86% of Mahjong 3!'s.

Solitaire Challenges ships an update every 40 months, Mahjong 3! fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Solitaire Challenges | Mahjong 3! |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.4 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/solitaire-challenges/id590507924/reviews) | **[4.6 (4.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mahjong-3/id857769289/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 7 | **4.4K** |
| Positive reviews | 53.6% of reviews | **86.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 40 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 97 MB | 258 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13 | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Jose Varela](https://appshunter.io/developer/336500035) | [Gamos Mobile Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1444108949) |

## 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 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 Solitaire Challenges free?

Solitaire Challenges 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, Solitaire Challenges or Mahjong 3!?

Mahjong 3! is rated higher. Solitaire Challenges averages 3.4 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while Mahjong 3! averages 4.6 from 4.4K ratings.

### Do Solitaire Challenges or Mahjong 3! have ads?

Mahjong 3! shows ads; Solitaire Challenges does not.

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

Solitaire Challenges ships an update every 40 months, and Mahjong 3! fortnightly. Most recently, Solitaire Challenges was updated on October 13, 2026 and Mahjong 3! on October 12, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*