Comparison

BforE vs Cozy Mahjong

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

Head to head
About

BforE

Features
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A companion app to the physical card game, Battle for Empyrean. Each player can use this app to replace the Round/Essence Tracker mat and keep a live tally of Battlefield Might totals for easier evaluation of the current leader on each Battlefield. The app also provides a handy 1st Player random selector and easy access to the game rules. Supports both 2-Player and 3-Player modes. Visit www.battleforempyrean.com to learn about and purchase the game.

About

Cozy Mahjong

A relaxing tile-matching puzzle game focused on a serene experience. Enjoy ad-free gameplay with customizable aesthetics and a lofi soundtrack. Unlock more levels and tilesets through optional one-time purchases.

Highlights
  • Ad-free gameplay
  • Customizable tiles and backgrounds
  • Winnable layouts
  • Unlimited hints, undos, and shuffles
  • LoFi soundtrack
  • Daily levels and leaderboards
  • Achievements
Features
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Relax and enjoy Mahjong with absolutely no ads or micro transactions. Mahjong Solitaire is a single-player puzzle game where your goal is to clear the board of tiles by matching pairs of identical tiles. Only tiles that are not covered and have an open side can be matched and removed. Complete the puzzle when all pairs are matched. Cozy Mahjong is a fresh and relaxing take on this classic puzzle game and was specifically designed to give you the most aesthetic and relaxing experience possible. While most Mahjong apps are cluttered with ads or annoying micro transactions, Cozy Mahjong is completely ad-free. Cozy Mahjong also offers a variety of unique customization options to fit any style. Solve puzzles while enjoying a custom lofi soundtrack. Cozy Mahjong is free to download. 50 small levels and the daily level are available for free. If you enjoy the game, you can make a 1 time purchase to unlock 50 more small levels, 100 medium and 100 large levels. FEATURES: No ads: Absolutely no ads. Customization: Customize your tiles and background to fit your style. Discover and unlock new tilesets are your progress. Enjoy classic designs as well as more whimsical options. Try before you buy: Never played Mahjong solitaire? No problem! The game is free to download and you can learn and test your skills through the 50 free levels. If you want more, complete a 1 time in-app purchase to access premium content. Winnable layouts: Every level starts with a winnable deal. Strategize carefully to clear the board without running out of matches. If you run out of matches, restart the level to see if you can solve the puzzle. If you don’t feel like thinking too hard, you can always choose to shuffle the remaining tiles instead of restarting. Unlimited hints, undos, and shuffles: There are no annoying limits on the hint or undo buttons. Shuffling is always available if you run out of matches. Satisfying experience: Enjoy a simple user interface that was thoughtfully designed to be easy to use and aesthetically pleasing. Sound effects and subtle vibrations make for a tactile and satisfying experience.  Achievements: Complete a variety of achievements to unlock more tilesets. Daily level and fortune: Every day there will be a unique level to complete. Compare your score on the online leaderboard. After completing the daily level, you’ll be able to crack open a fortune cookie to reveal your daily fortune. Personalized Settings: Personalize the settings to suit your preferences. Enable dark mode, adjust the sound effect volume, adjust the tile matching animation, and choose which user interface options to show or hide. LoFi Soundtrack: Lofi beats provide the perfect background music as you play. This chill soundtrack is great for a cozy and relaxing experience and was created specifically for Cozy Mahjong. You can also turn the music off if you prefer to play in silence.

Screenshots

BforE4 screens
Cozy Mahjong4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: BforE at none against Cozy Mahjong's 1. Cozy Mahjong's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 11 months) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.4). On price, ads 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

Both are free to download. Cozy Mahjong sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. BforE asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BforE ships an update every 11 months, Cozy Mahjong every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
BforE versus Cozy Mahjong: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBforECozy Mahjong
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.6 (292 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—86.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—292 — better
Update frequencyEvery 11 monthsEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.412.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB219 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKevin McginleyMulberry Tree Games, LLC

Bugs and requests

BforE

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Cozy Mahjong

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Tiles disappearing after shuffling
  • App crashing or not loading
  • Level progression issues

Requested features

3 requests
  • More levels and puzzles
  • Cross-device sync for progress
  • More dark color background options

In-app purchases

None

BforE

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Cozy Mahjong

One-time1
  • Premium$1.99

Questions

Is BforE free?
BforE is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Cozy Mahjong free?
Cozy Mahjong is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do BforE or Cozy Mahjong have ads?
Neither BforE nor Cozy Mahjong shows ads.
Which is updated more often, BforE or Cozy Mahjong?
BforE ships an update every 11 months, and Cozy Mahjong every 4 days. Most recently, BforE was updated on October 4, 2026 and Cozy Mahjong on October 15, 2026.

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