# Connect Master vs Zen Mahjong Solitaire

Connect Master and Zen Mahjong Solitaire both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 97% of Zen Mahjong Solitaire's written reviews are positive against 61% of Connect Master's. Zen Mahjong Solitaire also leads on chart position (#188 vs unranked) and ratings volume (13K vs 3.5K). Connect Master's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Connect Master sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Zen Mahjong Solitaire sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Connect Master against 4.8 for Zen Mahjong Solitaire. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3.5K and 13K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 61% of Connect Master's written reviews are positive against 97% of Zen Mahjong Solitaire's.

Connect Master ships an update monthly, Zen Mahjong Solitaire every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Connect Master | Zen Mahjong Solitaire |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (3.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/connect-master-tile-matching/id6443397568/reviews) | **[4.8 (13K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zen-mahjong-solitaire/id6740523709/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3.5K | **13K** |
| Positive reviews | 61.4% of reviews | **96.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#188** |
| Size | 180 MB | 168 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Aged Studio Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1482887934) | [Tenyoko Entertainment Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1606670980) |

## What reviewers say

### Connect Master

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/connect-master-tile-matching/id6443397568)

Embark on an adventure-themed tile matching puzzle game. Connect pairs of identical tiles within a time limit using up to three straight lines. Explore various vibrant themes and utilize helpful game props to overcome challenges and achieve high scores.

**Highlights:** Adventure-themed tile matching, Multiple game theme skins, In-game store for props, Game resurrection function, Google/Facebook account login, Multi-language support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 400 coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| Big Bundle | $3.99 | one-time |
| 2000 coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $4.99 | one-time |
| 6000 coins | $6.99 | one-time |
| Huge Bundle | $12.99 | one-time |
| 13000 coins | $12.99 | one-time |
| 26000 coins | $19.99 | one-time |
| Mega Bundle | $24.99 | one-time |
| 65000 coins | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Enjoyable game
- 💡 Great game, really enjoy playing

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤦‍♂️ Too many ads
- 😡 Ads after every level
- 🤷‍♂️ Spend more time watching ads than playing

**Reported bugs**

- Game gets stuck with boxes blocking last elements
- Images get smaller as you advance

**Requested features**

- Option to remove ads
- Larger images for better visibility


### Zen Mahjong Solitaire

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zen-mahjong-solitaire/id6740523709)

**Currently charting:** #188 Top Free · Card (US App Store)

This is a free mahjong solitaire puzzle game designed for relaxation and brain exercise. It features large tiles, soft colors, and an intuitive interface, making it ideal for elderly players. Enjoy thousands of levels, collect oriental elements, and use helpful props to enhance your gameplay.

**Highlights:** Large-size high-definition graphics, Intimate eye protection features, Classic matching elimination gameplay, Over 10,000 diverse levels, Oriental collection elements, Rich prop system, Offline mode

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Novice Bundle | $1.99 | one-time |
| Mahjong Bundle | $4.99 | one-time |
| No AD Offer 1 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Remove AD | $7.99 | one-time |
| Superior Bundle | $9.99 | one-time |
| No AD Offer | $13.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Challenging and entertaining
- 👍 Great entertainment
- 👍 Quick and fun for seniors
- 👍 Helps feel relaxed and useful
- 👍 Good fun and skill rate

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App keeps closing
- 🐛 Frequent updates and pop-ups

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes
- Incompatible with some devices

**Requested features**

- Fix app crashing issue
- Improve update and pop-up experience


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Connect Master free?

Connect Master is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Zen Mahjong Solitaire free?

Zen Mahjong Solitaire is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Connect Master or Zen Mahjong Solitaire?

Zen Mahjong Solitaire is rated higher. Connect Master averages 4.7 out of 5 from 3.5K ratings, while Zen Mahjong Solitaire averages 4.8 from 13K ratings.

### Do Connect Master or Zen Mahjong Solitaire have ads?

Both Connect Master and Zen Mahjong Solitaire show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Connect Master or Zen Mahjong Solitaire?

Connect Master ships an update monthly, and Zen Mahjong Solitaire every 2 weeks. Most recently, Connect Master was updated on November 7, 2026 and Zen Mahjong Solitaire on November 8, 2026.

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