Comparison

Mahjong Puzzle vs Arrow Explorer

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

Head to head
About

Mahjong Puzzle

An addictive puzzle game where you must strategically place Mahjong tiles to complete 12 unique patterns on the board. Challenge yourself with varying hint levels and aim for continuous victories to achieve higher scores. Unfinished games are automatically saved.

Highlights
  • Place 12 unique Mahjong patterns
  • Utilize pre-occupied gray tiles
  • Adjustable hint system (0-4)
  • Continuous victory scoring
  • Pattern color-coding for memory
  • Automatic game saving
Features
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This is an addictive puzzle game using Mahjong tiles. [Features] * In each puzzle game, you must use all given 12 patterns to fit into the up half of the board. * 12 gray Mahjong tiles pre-occupy some spaces and you can not move them. * Optional number of hints varies from 0 to 4 with 0 being very challenging. * Even with the least hard game of 4 hints, you are required to think seriously. * To achieve higher scores, you must reduce the number of hints to challenge yourself with more difficult game. * Your skills are evaluated not only by a single game, but by 5-continuous-victory games as well. * You can have a try for a pattern and touch it to change its color so that you can remember that this pattern is uncertain. [Notes] * Although 19 different patterns can be made of 4 pieces, this game uses only 18 patterns and the square pattern is not used. *Each game uses 12 patterns. *Unfinished game will be automatically saved. ********************************************** Enjoy this unique game now! Thank you! **********************************************

About

Arrow Explorer

This order-based puzzle game challenges you to strategically remove arrowed lines from a compact stack. Each tap counts as you must select lines that are not blocked, sliding them out in their indicated direction. Clear all lines to solve the puzzle, but be mindful of your limited mistakes.

Highlights
  • Order-based puzzle gameplay
  • Strategic line removal
  • Blocker mechanics
  • Limited mistakes per level
  • Satisfying clears
  • Calm and focused vibe
Features
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Arrow Explorer is an order-based puzzle where every tap matters. The screen starts as a compact stack of arrowed lines. Your job is to peel them away, one by one, until nothing remains. Here’s the twist: you may only remove a line if it’s currently free (not blocked). Tap it and it will slide out in its arrow direction. Choosing the wrong line at the wrong time may cost you a chance. How it works - Tap only lines that aren’t blocked - The line slides out along its arrow direction - You get 3 mistakes before the level ends - Clear every line to complete the puzzle What makes it addictive - Minimal controls, real strategy: it’s all about sequence - Quick, satisfying clears with a calm, focused vibe - Great for short breaks—or long “one more try” sessions If you like puzzles that feel relaxing but demand precision, Arrow Explorer is your next obsession.

Screenshots

Mahjong Puzzle2 screens
Arrow Explorer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Arrow Explorer at Free against Mahjong Puzzle's $0.99. Arrow Explorer also leads on rating (3.2 vs 2.5) and ratings volume (66 vs 2). On update cadence, ads, 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

Arrow Explorer is free to download; Mahjong Puzzle costs $0.99 up front. Mahjong Puzzle sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Arrow Explorer sells 20 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Arrow Explorer holds the better App Store score, 3.2 against 2.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Arrow Explorer has 66 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Mahjong Puzzle ships an update weekly, Arrow Explorer fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Mahjong Puzzle versus Arrow Explorer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMahjong PuzzleArrow Explorer
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating2.5 (2 ratings)3.2 (66 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—4.5% of reviews
Number of ratings266 — better
Update frequencyWeekly — betterFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size31 MB609 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperShen ZhongyuanDigital Kingdom PTE.LTD.

Customer experience

Mahjong Puzzle

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

Arrow Explorer

All ratings66 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral9.1%
Negative40.9%
Written reviews22 reviews
Positive4.5%
Neutral9.1%
Negative86.4%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Mahjong Puzzle

One-time3
  • 100$0.99
  • 200$1.99
  • 300$2.99
20 purchases

Arrow Explorer

One-time20
  • coins1$1.99
  • endlessgift199$1.99
  • endlessgift299$2.99
Show 17 more
  • endlessgift499a$4.99
  • shopbundle1$5.99
  • beachbattlepass$6.99
  • mergebattlepass$6.99
  • removead2$7.99
  • endlessgift799$7.99
  • beachfourpack3$8.99
  • mergefourpack3$8.99
  • threegiftpackgroup999$9.99
  • shopbundle2$9.99
  • removead$9.99
  • mergefourpack1$14.99
  • battlepass2$14.99
  • threegiftpackgroup1499$14.99
  • shopbundle3$19.99
  • beginnerbundle7$29.99
  • shopbundle4$29.99

Questions

Is Mahjong Puzzle free?
Mahjong Puzzle costs $0.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Arrow Explorer free?
Arrow Explorer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Mahjong Puzzle or Arrow Explorer?
Arrow Explorer is rated higher. Mahjong Puzzle averages 2.5 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Arrow Explorer averages 3.2 from 66 ratings.
Do Mahjong Puzzle or Arrow Explorer have ads?
Neither Mahjong Puzzle nor Arrow Explorer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Mahjong Puzzle or Arrow Explorer?
Mahjong Puzzle ships an update weekly, and Arrow Explorer fortnightly. Most recently, Mahjong Puzzle was updated on October 19, 2026 and Arrow Explorer on October 28, 2026.

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