# Nova Mahjong! vs Double Tile!

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Double Tile! at none against Nova Mahjong!'s 1. Double Tile! also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 9 days) and ratings volume (94K vs 10K). On price, rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Nova Mahjong! sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Double Tile! asks for nothing beyond the download.

Double Tile! holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Double Tile! has 94K ratings behind it against 10K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 76% of Nova Mahjong!'s written reviews are positive against 86% of Double Tile!'s.

Nova Mahjong! ships an update every 9 days, Double Tile! every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Nova Mahjong! | Double Tile! |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (10K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nova-mahjong/id6753006608/reviews) | **[4.9 (94K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/double-tile/id6754014472/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 10K | **94K** |
| Positive reviews | 75.6% of reviews | **85.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#13** |
| Size | 322 MB | 313 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Nova Studio](https://appshunter.io/developer/1810635543) | [Hungry Studio](https://appshunter.io/developer/1655290753) |

## What reviewers say

### Nova Mahjong!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nova-mahjong/id6753006608)

Engage your mind with a classic tile-matching puzzle game. Scout the board for identical Mahjong tiles, match them horizontally, vertically, or even across gaps. Slide tiles to create pairs and clear the board at your own pace, with no time pressure.

**Highlights:** Tile matching gameplay, Multiple difficulty modes, Sliding tile mechanics, Variety of themes, Hint booster, Offline play

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ads Free Bundle | $7.99 | one-time |


### Double Tile!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/double-tile/id6754014472)

**Currently charting:** #13 Top Free · Card, #68 Top Free · Casual, #149 Top Free · Games (US App Store)

This is a relaxing mahjong matching puzzle game with large, easy-to-read tiles. It offers a calming atmosphere with soothing audio to help players unwind and refocus while clearing the board by matching identical tiles. Helpful tools and strategic gameplay make it an engaging brain puzzle experience.

**Highlights:** Match identical tiles to clear the board, Large, high-contrast tiles for easy visibility, Soothing audio with nature sounds, Strategic gameplay with planning ahead, Helpful power-ups like Hints and Shuffles

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast paced
- 👍 Well designed
- 👍 Challenging
- 👍 Relaxing
- 👍 Enjoyable

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Tiles could be darker for better visibility
- 🐛 Inconsistent tile colors compared to advertisement

**Reported bugs**

- Tiles disappear before game completion

**Requested features**

- Allow users to finish all identical doubles themselves
- Provide a dark mode option


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Nova Mahjong! free?

Nova Mahjong! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Double Tile! free?

Double Tile! is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Nova Mahjong! or Double Tile!?

Double Tile! is rated higher. Nova Mahjong! averages 4.7 out of 5 from 10K ratings, while Double Tile! averages 4.9 from 94K ratings.

### Do Nova Mahjong! or Double Tile! have ads?

Both Nova Mahjong! and Double Tile! show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Nova Mahjong! or Double Tile!?

Nova Mahjong! ships an update every 9 days, and Double Tile! every 3 days. Most recently, Nova Mahjong! was updated on October 19, 2026 and Double Tile! on October 20, 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.*