Comparison

Mahjong Solitaire vs Tileways

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

Head to head
About

Mahjong Solitaire

Features
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Mahjong Solitaire - Tile Matching Mahjong Solitaire is the classic tile-matching game: pair identical tiles to remove them and clear the whole layout. Calm, elegant and endlessly replayable. How to Play • Match two identical free tiles to remove them • A tile is free when nothing covers it and one side (left or right) is open • Plan ahead so you don't block the tiles you need • Clear every tile to win the layout Features • Many layouts and beautiful tile sets • Hint system to reveal an available pair • Undo to rethink your last move • Relaxing, meditative gameplay with no timer pressure • Plays fully offline - no internet required Brain Benefits • Train concentration, planning and visual matching • Improve short-term focus and pattern recognition • A soothing, zen-like challenge for all ages Enjoy the timeless tile classic, anytime and anywhere. WHY YOU'LL LIKE IT • Unlimited undo • Hints when you get stuck • Built-in tutorial and clear rules • Statistics: games played, wins and best times • Light and dark themes • 33 languages

About

Tileways

Match identical tiles to clear the board in this classic Mahjong Solitaire game. Enjoy 31 unique layouts, all 144 tiles, and a guaranteed winnable deal every time. Features hints, undo, and a clean, ad-free design.

Highlights
  • Match identical tiles
  • 31 classic layouts
  • 144 tiles per game
  • Guaranteed winnable deals
  • Hint and undo functions
  • Ad-free experience
  • Offline play
Features
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How to play Clear the board by matching pairs of identical tiles. A tile can be played only when nothing is stacked on top of it and one of its sides is open — tap two matching free tiles to remove them both. Completely free — no ads, no accounts, nothing locked behind a purchase. There's an optional tip jar if you'd like to support development. 31 classic layouts Start with Turtle and unlock a new shape each time you clear a board — Snowflake, Pyramid, Butterfly, Dragon, Fortress, Scorpion and 25 more, all the way up to White Dragon. Every layout is a real, named classic mahjong solitaire board. 144 tiles, every time Every game deals all 144 tiles of a classic mahjong set. Circles, bamboo and characters, the four winds and three dragons, plus the flower and season bonus tiles. Flowers and seasons Any flower matches any other flower, and any season matches any season — the only tiles that don't need an exact twin. Always winnable Every deal is generated with a guaranteed solution, so a perfect line of play always exists. You will never be dealt a board you couldn't have cleared. Hints and undo Stuck? Tap Hint to highlight a playable pair, and Undo to rewind your moves as far as you like. Choose your table Play on a traditional green felt table, or switch to a darker green in Settings. Clean, relaxing design Traditional tiles, no internet required. Just you and the tiles.

Screenshots

Mahjong Solitaire4 screens
Tileways3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Mahjong Solitaire at none against Tileways's 1. Tileways's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, device support and iOS requirement 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. Tileways sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Mahjong Solitaire asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Mahjong Solitaire ships an update every 4 days, Tileways weekly. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Mahjong Solitaire versus Tileways: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMahjong SolitaireTileways
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterWeekly
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.1
Further details — not scored
Size32 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSebastien BeckerGary Watson

In-app purchases

None

Mahjong Solitaire

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Tileways

One-time1
  • Support Developer$0.99

Questions

Is Mahjong Solitaire free?
Mahjong Solitaire is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Tileways free?
Tileways is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Mahjong Solitaire or Tileways have ads?
Mahjong Solitaire shows ads; Tileways does not.
Which is updated more often, Mahjong Solitaire or Tileways?
Mahjong Solitaire ships an update every 4 days, and Tileways weekly. Most recently, Mahjong Solitaire was updated on October 24, 2026 and Tileways on October 24, 2026.

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