Comparison

Mahjong Match3 3D vs LightDrop

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

Head to head
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Mahjong Match3 3D

Features
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Mahjong Match 3 is a 3D tile-matching game with unique 3D block designs. With different difficulty levels and intuitive gameplay, it’s easy to pick up and play! Choose from mahjong tiles, and fruit patterns to match your mood. Simply find and match three identical tiles to clear the board and complete the level.

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LightDrop

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Enter a world of shadows and light in this minimalist 2D arcade game where precision is everything. You control a glowing item that lights up the darkness, descending floor by floor through an endless vertical maze. Every level you pass earns you a point—but the deeper you go, the more dangerous it gets. Platforms with narrow gaps stack ever higher. Shards fly in unpredictable patterns. Deadly spikes await at the top and bottom edges of your screen. The only way to survive? Stay centered, react fast, and keep descending. Features: • One-touch left/right controls • Dynamic light-based visuals • Addictive score-based progression • Increasing difficulty • Atmospheric sound design How far can you go before the darkness swallows you?

Screenshots

Mahjong Match3 3D4 screens
LightDrop4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Mahjong Match3 3D at none against LightDrop's 5. Mahjong Match3 3D also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence, 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. LightDrop sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Mahjong Match3 3D asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 4 days. Both last shipped on September 7, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
Mahjong Match3 3D versus LightDrop: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMahjong Match3 3DLightDrop
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 4 daysEvery 4 days
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size91 MB145 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMei Hui LinAydin Valiyev

In-app purchases

None

Mahjong Match3 3D

No in-app purchases

5 purchases

LightDrop

One-time5
  • +250 batteries$0.99
  • +750 batteries$1.99
  • REMOVE FORCED ADS$2.99
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  • +2500 batteries$3.99
  • +10000 batteries$9.99

Questions

Is Mahjong Match3 3D free?
Mahjong Match3 3D is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is LightDrop free?
LightDrop is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Mahjong Match3 3D or LightDrop have ads?
Both Mahjong Match3 3D and LightDrop show ads.
Which is updated more often, Mahjong Match3 3D or LightDrop?
Mahjong Match3 3D ships an update every 4 days, and LightDrop every 4 days. Most recently, Mahjong Match3 3D was updated on September 7, 2026 and LightDrop on September 7, 2026.

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