Comparison

Mahjong vs Tile Sprig

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

Head to head
About

Mahjong

Features
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Welcome to Mahjong Solitaire, a relaxing yet stimulating traditional puzzle game designed to test your focus and strategy! Match pairs of identical open tiles across beautifully crafted layouts, set against calming natural backgrounds like lush forests and flowing rivers. Explore a variety of custom themes featuring classic Chinese characters, nature icons, sea creatures, and traditional symbols. Whether you want to unwind with a casual match or challenge yourself against a ticking timer, Mahjong Solitaire offers endless hours of brain-training entertainment. Utilize handy features like Shuffle and Hint whenever you get stuck, and track your achievements in the Trophy section. Download Mahjong Solitaire today for free, exercise your mind, and become a tile-matching master!

About

Tile Sprig

Features
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A little matching. A little planning. A satisfying puzzle break. Welcome to Tile Sprig, a casual tile-matching puzzle where simple taps lead to thoughtful choices. Explore layered boards, collect matching tiles, and enjoy the sparkle of every completed trio. MATCH THREE, MAKE SPACE Tap available tiles to move them into your seven-slot tray. Collect three identical tiles to clear them and make room for your next move. Look ahead and choose carefully—every open slot matters! SMALL ROUNDS, THOUGHTFUL CHOICES Clear each board before time runs out. As you progress through nine levels, discover more tile patterns and work toward better scores and more stars. A LITTLE HELP ALONG THE WAY Need a fresh perspective? Use a hint to spot an available tile, undo your last collection, or shuffle the remaining tiles to explore a different approach. SHARE THE PUZZLE FUN Try pass-and-play challenges for two or four players on one device. Take turns with the same board layout, then compare your scores for a friendly puzzle challenge. MAKE EACH VISIT YOUR OWN Collect stars, unlock visual themes, and revisit completed levels to improve your results. Enjoy softly glowing scenery, detailed tiles, and satisfying clearing effects. Whether you have a few spare minutes or feel like one more round, Tile Sprig brings a little matching fun to your day. Tap, match, and let your next puzzle unfold.

Screenshots

Mahjong4 screens
Tile Sprig2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Tile Sprig at none against Mahjong's shown. Tile Sprig also leads on update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (13 vs 15.0). On price, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Mahjong ships an update every 2 months, Tile Sprig every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
Mahjong versus Tile Sprig: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMahjongTile Sprig
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 4 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.013 — better
Further details — not scored
Size80 MB16 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperMuslum UcarJACE MERRIWEATHER

In-app purchases

None

Mahjong

No in-app purchases

None

Tile Sprig

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Mahjong free?
Mahjong is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Tile Sprig free?
Tile Sprig is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Mahjong or Tile Sprig have ads?
Mahjong shows ads; Tile Sprig does not.
Which is updated more often, Mahjong or Tile Sprig?
Mahjong ships an update every 2 months, and Tile Sprig every 4 weeks. Most recently, Mahjong was updated on October 28, 2026 and Tile Sprig on October 24, 2026.

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