Mahjong Match3 3D vs LightDrop
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Mahjong Match3 3D
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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.
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?
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Verdict
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
Both are free to download. LightDrop sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Mahjong Match3 3D asks for nothing beyond the download.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 4 days. Both last shipped on September 7, 2026.
| Parameter | Mahjong Match3 3D | LightDrop |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days | Every 4 days |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 91 MB | 145 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Mei Hui Lin | Aydin Valiyev |
In-app purchases
Mahjong Match3 3D
No in-app purchases
LightDrop
- +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?
Is LightDrop free?
Do Mahjong Match3 3D or LightDrop have ads?
Which is updated more often, Mahjong Match3 3D or LightDrop?
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