Comparison

Sherlock PRO vs Mahjong Crush

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

Head to head
About

Sherlock PRO

Engage your deductive reasoning skills with this logic puzzle game. Solve intricate puzzles by deciphering clues to determine the exact placement of images within a grid. Offers hundreds of unique challenges across multiple grid sizes.

Highlights
  • Logic puzzle gameplay
  • Deductive reasoning challenges
  • Multiple grid sizes (4x4, 5x5, 6x6)
  • Hundreds of unique puzzles
  • Graphical clue system
Features
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Sherlock is a computerized version of logic puzzles, where you're presented with a series of clues that help you to determine the exact locations of all the images in the puzzle. The puzzles are 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. There are 200 puzzles in each size for a total of 600 puzzles! The puzzles in the FREE, PRO, ULTRA, and ZEN versions of the game are all unique, the four versions share NO common puzzles.

About

Mahjong Crush

Experience a fresh take on the classic tile-matching puzzle. Strategically match three identical tiles to clear the board and progress through hundreds of unique levels with satisfying challenges and beautiful visuals.

Highlights
  • Strategic tile matching
  • Hundreds of unique levels
  • Relaxing yet engaging gameplay
  • Beautiful 3D tiles
  • Helpful boosters (Shuffle, Undo)
  • Modern matching mechanics
Features
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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!

Screenshots

Sherlock PRO3 screens
Mahjong Crush4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Sherlock PRO at 85% against Mahjong Crush's 13%. Sherlock PRO also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 15) and ads (none vs shown). Mahjong Crush's advantage is price (Free vs $0.99) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 12 months). On 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

Mahjong Crush is free to download; Sherlock PRO costs $0.99 up front. Mahjong Crush sells 15 one-off in-app purchases. Sherlock PRO asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Sherlock PRO holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Mahjong Crush has 12K ratings behind it against 17, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 85% of Sherlock PRO's written reviews are positive against 13% of Mahjong Crush's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Sherlock PRO ships an update every 12 months, Mahjong Crush every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard10 real differences · 1 level
Sherlock PRO versus Mahjong Crush: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSherlock PROMahjong Crush
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating5.0 (17 ratings) — better4.6 (12K ratings)
Positive reviews85.0% of reviews — better13.4% of reviews
Number of ratings1712K — better
Update frequencyEvery 12 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
Best chart rank—#96 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS8.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB434 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperEverett Kaser SoftwareZego Global Pte Ltd

Customer experience

Sherlock PRO

All ratings17 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews20 reviews
Positive85.0%
Neutral5.0%
Negative10.0%

Mahjong Crush

All ratings11,226 ratings
Positive89.9%
Neutral5.0%
Negative5.1%
Written reviews380 reviews
Positive13.4%
Neutral14.5%
Negative72.1%

In-app purchases

None

Sherlock PRO

No in-app purchases

15 purchases

Mahjong Crush

One-time15
  • 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
  • Mahjong Pass$7.99
  • Remove ad$7.99
  • Remove Ads Bundle$9.99
  • Small Bundle$9.99
  • Coin Pack 3$9.99
  • Big Bundle$19.99
  • Coin Pack 4$24.99
  • Great Bundle$29.99
  • Epic Bundle$49.99

Questions

Is Sherlock PRO free?
Sherlock PRO costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Mahjong Crush free?
Mahjong Crush is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Sherlock PRO or Mahjong Crush?
Sherlock PRO is rated higher. Sherlock PRO averages 5.0 out of 5 from 17 ratings, while Mahjong Crush averages 4.6 from 12K ratings.
Do Sherlock PRO or Mahjong Crush have ads?
Mahjong Crush shows ads; Sherlock PRO does not.
Which is updated more often, Sherlock PRO or Mahjong Crush?
Sherlock PRO ships an update every 12 months, and Mahjong Crush every 2 weeks. Most recently, Sherlock PRO was updated on October 22, 2026 and Mahjong Crush on October 23, 2026.

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