# Pixel Pop! vs Mahjong Stars

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Pixel Pop! at none against Mahjong Stars's 10. Pixel Pop! also leads on ratings volume (58 vs 7) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 4 weeks). On price, rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Mahjong Stars sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Pixel Pop! asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Pixel Pop! against 4.6 for Mahjong Stars. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pixel Pop! has 58 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Pixel Pop! ships an update every 2 weeks, Mahjong Stars every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pixel Pop! | Mahjong Stars |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (58 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixel-pop/id6480009314/reviews) | **[4.6 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mahjong-stars-tile-sorting/id6800458339/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **58** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 4 weeks |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 463 MB | 258 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Kaliba Games & Technologies Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1549023239) | [UNICO GAMES BILISIM LIMITED SIRKETI](https://appshunter.io/developer/1688429920) |

## What reviewers say

### Pixel Pop!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixel-pop/id6480009314)

Navigate cubes through a challenging grid, guiding them to a blade while avoiding obstacles. Strategize your moves to clear all cubes in this engaging puzzle game.

**Highlights:** Navigate cubes in a grid, Guide cubes to a blade, Avoid other cubes and blades, Challenging puzzle mechanics, Strategic gameplay

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Mahjong Stars

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mahjong-stars-tile-sorting/id6800458339)

Engage in a relaxing mahjong puzzle experience that blends classic tile matching with strategic sorting. Match three identical tiles to clear the board, manage your tray, and overcome unique obstacles and special tiles to complete challenging levels.

**Highlights:** Match 3 identical mahjong tiles, Strategic tile sorting, Manage tray slots, Reveal hidden tiles, Melt frozen tiles, Use helpful boosters, Challenging puzzle levels

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Welcome Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Endless Sale | $2.99 | one-time |
| Match Favor | $4.99 | one-time |
| Welcome Pack Full Price | $6.99 | one-time |
| Badge Pass | $8.99 | one-time |
| Triple Offer 3 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Triple All | $10.99 | one-time |
| Premium Pass | $11.99 | one-time |
| tripleoffer3fullprice | $16.99 | one-time |
| Triple All Full Price | $29.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pixel Pop! free?

Pixel Pop! is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Mahjong Stars free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Pixel Pop! or Mahjong Stars?

Mahjong Stars is rated higher. Pixel Pop! averages 4.5 out of 5 from 58 ratings, while Mahjong Stars averages 4.6 from 7 ratings.

### Do Pixel Pop! or Mahjong Stars have ads?

Both Pixel Pop! and Mahjong Stars show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Pixel Pop! or Mahjong Stars?

Pixel Pop! ships an update every 2 weeks, and Mahjong Stars every 4 weeks. Most recently, Pixel Pop! was updated on November 4, 2026 and Mahjong Stars on November 10, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*