Comparison

RyanRun vs Mahjong King

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

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About

RyanRun

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RyanRun is a match puzzle game with real-time tower defense battles. Match cube patterns to rescue hostages while defending against advancing monsters. The beast god corps have taken Prince Ryan's kingdom hostage. Talents like you are the last line of defense. Swipe, match, and fight your way through waves of monsters before time, or moves, run out. Match to save lives Every tile is a six-sided cube. Swipe left, right, up, or down to rotate each face and line up matching patterns. Match the required number of identical faces, then double-tap to clear them. Every cube you clear moves a hostage one step closer to freedom, but it also brings danger one step closer too. Race the monsters to the finish line As hostages march toward safety, beast god monsters advance from the opposite direction. Let a single monster reach the finish line, and every hostage on the board is lost. Use your gold to recruit soldiers and heavy arms, including snipers, tanks, and more, and station them at the front line to hold back the horde. Power up or panic - Boom instantly wipes out monsters on the board. - Twist pushes every monster back to the top, buying precious time. - The power-up restores hostage energy to full before they run out of strength. - Drag and drop lets you reposition hostages within a row to dodge incoming threats. Build your defense Earn gold from every match and hostage rescued. Spend it wisely on soldiers, snipers, tanks, and other arms, each with unique range, reload speed, and cost. Upgrade your arsenal as monster waves get tougher across each level. Become the hero of a new era Every hostage saved is a life reclaimed. Every mission completed brings the kingdom closer to freedom. Do you have what it takes to out-match, out-build, and outlast the beast god corps? Swipe, match, defend, rescue. Freedom starts with you. RyanRun combines classic match-style puzzle mechanics with real-time tower defense strategy.

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

RyanRun4 screens
Mahjong King4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: RyanRun at none against Mahjong King's shown. Mahjong King's advantage is update cadence (every 3 months vs every 28 months) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 26.0). On price, in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

RyanRun ships an update every 28 months, Mahjong King every 3 months. Both last shipped on September 8, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
RyanRun versus Mahjong King: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRyanRunMahjong King
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.7 (432 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—89.2% of reviews
Number of ratings—432 — better
Update frequencyEvery 28 monthsEvery 3 months — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Ad-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS26.015.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size39 MB30 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLeung Man Ho ThomasMOBIRIX

Bugs and requests

RyanRun

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

RyanRun

No in-app purchases

None

Mahjong King

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is RyanRun free?
RyanRun is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Mahjong King free?
Mahjong King is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do RyanRun or Mahjong King have ads?
Mahjong King shows ads; RyanRun does not.
Which is updated more often, RyanRun or Mahjong King?
RyanRun ships an update every 28 months, and Mahjong King every 3 months. Most recently, RyanRun was updated on September 8, 2026 and Mahjong King on September 8, 2026.

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