Mahjong Puzzle vs Arrow Explorer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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! **********************************************
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.
- Order-based puzzle gameplay
- Strategic line removal
- Blocker mechanics
- Limited mistakes per level
- Satisfying clears
- Calm and focused vibe
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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.
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Verdict
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
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.
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.
Mahjong Puzzle ships an update weekly, Arrow Explorer fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Mahjong Puzzle | Arrow Explorer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 2.5 (2 ratings) | 3.2 (66 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 4.5% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 2 | 66 — better |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Fortnightly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | Free with in-app purchases — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 31 MB | 609 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Shen Zhongyuan | Digital Kingdom PTE.LTD. |
Customer experience
Mahjong Puzzle
Arrow Explorer
In-app purchases
Mahjong Puzzle
- 100$0.99
- 200$1.99
- 300$2.99
Arrow Explorer
- coins1$1.99
- endlessgift199$1.99
- endlessgift299$2.99
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- 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
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