# Majong vs Mahjong Master

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Mahjong Master at none against Majong's 13. Mahjong Master also leads on iOS requirement (9.0 vs 12.4). Majong's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (44K vs 2K). On price, rating, review sentiment and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Majong sells 13 one-off in-app purchases. Mahjong Master asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Majong against 4.6 for Mahjong Master. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Majong has 44K ratings behind it against 2K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 86% and 85% positive.

Majong ships an update monthly, Mahjong Master every 2 months. Both last shipped on November 1, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Majong | Mahjong Master |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (44K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/majong/id675108896/reviews)** | [4.6 (2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mahjong-master/id725400272/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **44K** | 2K |
| Positive reviews | **86.1% of reviews** | 85.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 36 MB | 123 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.4 | **9.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Vintolo Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1453865533) | [106 Games Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/420153373) |

## What reviewers say

### Majong

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/majong/id675108896)

A popular solitaire matching game offering a relaxing and meditative experience. Enjoy stunning HD graphics and automatic zoom for easy tile management on any device. It's a must-have puzzle game with lovely music and natural sounds.

**Highlights:** Solitaire matching gameplay, Stunning HD graphics, Universal application support, Automatic zoom for tile management, Relaxing music and natural sounds, Unique tile arrangements

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 2 shuffles | $1.99 | one-time |
| 5 shuffles | $2.99 | one-time |
| 20 undo | $3.99 | one-time |
| 8 shuffles | $3.99 | one-time |
| 6 shuffles | $4.99 | one-time |
| 15 shuffles | $7.99 | one-time |
| 20 hints | $9.99 | one-time |
| 14 shuffles | $9.99 | one-time |
| 40 shuffles | $19.99 | one-time |
| 60 hints | $24.99 | one-time |
| 100 shuffles | $39.99 | one-time |
| 140 hints | $49.99 | one-time |
| 300 hints | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Good fun when travelling
- 👍 Enjoyable game
- 👍 Relaxing and fun
- 👍 Challenging but addictive
- 👍 Excellent graphics and design

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional freezing or crashing
- 💰 Limited free shuffles and hints, requires payment
- 🤔 Some layouts become impossible to complete

**Reported bugs**

- Game sometimes cuts off before level is complete
- Levels disappear after reaching certain progress

**Requested features**

- Add a timer or time tracking feature
- More variety in layout designs
- Ability to replay or revisit previous levels


### Mahjong Master

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mahjong-master/id725400272)

Engage in a classic tile-matching puzzle game. The objective is to clear all tiles by matching pairs of identical tiles, aiming for the fastest time and highest score. Offers a vast number of levels and customization options.

**Highlights:** 1300+ Game Levels, Shuffle, Hint, Undo, Auto Save, Multiple Backgrounds & Tile Art

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- ⭐ Excellent game
- 🎨 Beautiful graphics and tile designs
- 🧠 Mentally stimulating and challenging
- 🕰️ Relaxing and enjoyable gameplay
- 💰 Free with minimal ads

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔇 Sound/music issues (can't turn off or volume doesn't work)
- 📱 Small screen/tile size on some devices
- 🔍 Difficulty seeing/identifying tiles in certain backgrounds

**Reported bugs**

- Unexpected sound effects or music playing
- Game freezing or crashing

**Requested features**

- Ability to save/resume progress
- More level/board variety
- Larger tile sizes or zoom options


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Majong free?

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

### Is Mahjong Master free?

Mahjong Master is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Majong or Mahjong Master?

Majong is rated higher. Majong averages 4.6 out of 5 from 44K ratings, while Mahjong Master averages 4.6 from 2K ratings.

### Do Majong or Mahjong Master have ads?

Mahjong Master shows ads; Majong does not.

### Which is updated more often, Majong or Mahjong Master?

Majong ships an update monthly, and Mahjong Master every 2 months. Most recently, Majong was updated on November 1, 2026 and Mahjong Master on November 1, 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.*