Sherlock ULTRA vs Mahjong Crush
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Sherlock ULTRA
Engage your deductive reasoning with a digital logic puzzle game. Solve intricate 4x4, 5x5, or 6x6 grids by deciphering graphical clues to determine the exact placement of images. With thousands of unique puzzles, it offers endless brain-training challenges.
- Logic grid puzzles
- Graphical clue system
- Multiple grid sizes (4x4, 5x5, 6x6)
- Thousands of unique puzzles
- Deductive reasoning challenges
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Sherlock is a computerized version of logic puzzles, where you're presented with a series of clues that help you determine the exact locations of all the images on the playing board. The puzzles are all 4x4, 5x5 or 6x6. Each row of the puzzle contains images of the same type (faces, houses, numbers, fruit, street signs, letters, etc). The game scrambles the locations of the items in each row (without showing you their locations) and then presents to you a set of graphical clues that describe the positional relationships of different images. You use the clues to deduce where things can't be (and where they HAVE to be) until you know where all of the images are located. 2500 puzzles in each size for a total of 7500 puzzles! The puzzles in the Free, Pro, Ultra, and Zen versions of the game are all unique, the four versions of the game share NO common puzzles.
Mahjong Crush
Experience a fresh take on classic mahjong with this tile-matching puzzle game. Strategically match three identical pieces to clear the board and overcome hundreds of unique levels. Enjoy relaxing yet engaging gameplay with beautiful 3D tiles and helpful boosters.
- Strategic tile matching
- Hundreds of unique levels
- Relaxing yet engaging gameplay
- Beautiful 3D tiles
- Helpful boosters (Shuffle, Undo, Extra Slots)
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Mahjong Crush: Sorting Jam brings a fresh twist to the classic mahjong experience. Match tiles, clear the board, and enjoy a relaxing puzzle journey filled with satisfying challenges. Simple to learn but rewarding to master, Mahjong Crush: Sorting Jam blends calm gameplay with smart strategy, creating the perfect puzzle experience for both casual players and mahjong enthusiasts. A Fresh Mahjong Puzzle Experience Mahjong Crush: Sorting Jam reimagines traditional mahjong with modern matching mechanics. Tap tiles, match three identical pieces, and clear the board while carefully planning every move. Each level introduces new layouts and clever puzzle designs that keep the gameplay fresh while preserving the relaxing feel of classic mahjong. Why Players Love Mahjong Crush: Sorting Jam • Strategic Tile Matching – Plan every move to solve challenging tile layouts • Relaxing Yet Engaging Gameplay – Enjoy the perfect balance of calm and brain-teasing puzzles • Hundreds of Unique Levels – Explore new tile arrangements and creative puzzle challenges • Beautiful 3D Tiles – Smooth animations and polished visuals make every match satisfying • Helpful Boosters – Use Shuffle, Undo, and Extra Slots to overcome difficult levels How to Play • Tap tiles to move them into your tray • Match three identical tiles to remove them • Unlock blocked tiles and create space for new matches • Use boosters whenever you need extra support • Complete increasingly challenging puzzle levels and sharpen your strategy A Relaxing Puzzle Adventure Whether you're a longtime mahjong fan or discovering tile-matching games for the first time, Mahjong Crush: Sorting Jam offers a relaxing and rewarding experience. Enjoy satisfying matches, thoughtfully designed levels, and smooth gameplay that you can play anytime, anywhere. Let’s dive into the relaxing world of Mahjong Crush and start matching!
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Verdict
Sherlock ULTRA and Mahjong Crush both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 82% of Sherlock ULTRA's written reviews are positive against 13% of Mahjong Crush's. Sherlock ULTRA also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ads (none vs shown). Mahjong Crush's advantage is price (Free vs $3.99) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 12 months). On rating and device support 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
Mahjong Crush is free to download; Sherlock ULTRA costs $3.99 up front. Mahjong Crush sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Sherlock ULTRA asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Sherlock ULTRA against 4.6 for Mahjong Crush. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Mahjong Crush has 12K ratings behind it against 31, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 82% of Sherlock ULTRA's written reviews are positive against 13% of Mahjong Crush's.
Sherlock ULTRA ships an update every 12 months, Mahjong Crush fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Sherlock ULTRA | Mahjong Crush |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $3.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.6 (31 ratings) — better | 4.6 (12K ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 82.4% of reviews — better | 13.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 31 | 12K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 12 months | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | #100 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 8.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 7 MB | 279 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Everett Kaser Software | Zego Global Pte Ltd |
Customer experience
Sherlock ULTRA
Mahjong Crush
Bugs and requests
Sherlock ULTRA
Reported bugs
10 issues- App crashes after ~100 puzzles, requires reinstall
- App crashes when loading certain puzzle sizes (4x4, 5x5)
- App crashes when moving to another puzzle
- Game crashes around puzzle 676
- App won't load or closes immediately
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- App freezes when trying to play next puzzle or select wrong choice (iOS 8)
- Game doesn't display all clues sometimes
- App crashes often after playing 70-80 games
- App will not download after purchase
- Touch interface mistakes touches for holds
Requested features
5 requests- List of characters (Sherlock, Watson, etc.)
- Improved graphics (optional)
- More puzzle games from developer
- Moriarty game on iOS
- More varied tile sets and clue variety
Mahjong Crush
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Sherlock ULTRA
No in-app purchases
Mahjong Crush
- Coin Pack 1$1.99
- Crystal Treasure 1$2.99
- Starter's Bundle$3.99
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- Journey Offer$4.99
- Keep Up Offer$4.99
- Coin Pack 2$6.99
- Small Bundle$9.99
- Coin Pack 3$9.99
- Big Bundle$19.99
- Great Bundle$29.99
Questions
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