Comparison

Fishing Mahjong vs HiddenForm

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

Head to head
About

Fishing Mahjong

Experience a unique twist on Mahjong, blending classic tile matching with a fishing theme. Navigate diverse aquatic environments with elegant, fish-inspired layouts. Enjoy methodical gameplay and satisfying progression as you clear boards.

Highlights
  • Mahjong tile matching
  • Fishing theme
  • Aquatic environments
  • Elegant tile layouts
  • Methodical gameplay
  • Tangible progression
Features
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Cast your line into the ultimate puzzle experience where strategy meets the open water. Fishing Mahjong reimagines the classic Mahjong matching formula through the rugged, focused lens of a seasoned angler. Built for players who appreciate methodical gameplay, tangible progression, and the quiet satisfaction of a perfectly cleared board, this mobile mahjong adventure drops you onto weathered docks, forest-lined riverbanks, and open-sea trawlers—all through elegant, fish-inspired tile layouts. CORE GAMEPLAY Clear intricate boards by pairing identical fishing-themed tiles. Match prized game fish, precision-crafted lures, forged steel hooks, vintage tackle boxes, nautical compasses, and weathered nets. Every successful match delivers crisp audio feedback: the subtle ripple of water, the metallic click of a reel drag, the solid thud of ceramic tiles locking into place. Strategic power-ups like “Pair,” “Live Bait Shuffle,” and “Trawl Net” help you navigate complex configurations without breaking your rhythm. The mechanics stay true to traditional Mahjong but are refined for modern mobile play with intuitive tap controls, zoom functionality, and an adaptive hint system that assists without handing you the solution. LEVEL DESIGN & PROGRESSION Embark on a journey through 600+ handcrafted levels, each engineered to test your spatial reasoning and forward planning. Early stages introduce straightforward layouts on calm pond shores, perfect for warming up your pattern recognition. Mid-tier campaigns bring in tidal mechanics, overlapping tile stacks, and environmental obstacles that require calculated sequencing. Endgame and tournament boards feature restricted move counts, dynamic shifting panels, and multi-stage objectives that demand true mastery. Difficulty scales organically across distinct regions—freshwater creeks, coastal estuaries, and deep-water trenches—ensuring steady challenge without artificial friction. Every cleared stage feels earned, every puzzle solvable with patience and tactical thinking.

About

HiddenForm

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Make room for wonder with HiddenForm: a collection of richly illustrated silhouette puzzles for iPhone and iPad. Build lions, hummingbirds, trees, cats, dogs and more from uniquely shaped pieces. Discover tiny animals and botanical shapes hidden among the cuts, and follow the artwork's natural outline instead of a rectangular border. A TABLE OF YOUR OWN • Choose 24, 48 or 80 pieces. • Explore sculpted 3D wood or plexiglass pieces with rounded edges and tactile connection sounds. • Assemble anywhere on a spacious landscape table. Move connected sections together, pinch to zoom, and use two fingers to tilt and rotate. • Feel magnetic connections as matching pieces snap together. • Open the reference painting, emphasize outer edges, or highlight a matching pair when you want a little help. • Start in fullscreen with the controls tucked away. A FINISH WORTH ENJOYING Celebrate the final connection with a playful, material-inspired reveal. Then zoom into your finished painting and explore its details. Your puzzle progress saves on your device so you can return later. THREE FREE FAVORITES Lion, elephant and zebra are always included. Watch a rewarded video before starting or restarting any additional puzzle, or make a one-time Remove All Ads purchase to play the full collection without videos. No subscription is required. An internet connection is needed for rewarded videos and purchases. No game account is required. Requires iOS or iPadOS 26 or later. Follow @hiddenformpuzzles

Screenshots

Fishing Mahjong4 screens
HiddenForm4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: HiddenForm at 5.0 against Fishing Mahjong's 4.0. HiddenForm also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 weeks). Fishing Mahjong's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.0). On price, ratings volume, 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. HiddenForm sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Fishing Mahjong asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

HiddenForm holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 7 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Fishing Mahjong ships an update every 2 weeks, HiddenForm every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 5 level
Fishing Mahjong versus HiddenForm: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFishing MahjongHiddenForm
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (5 ratings)5.0 (7 ratings) — better
Number of ratings57 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 4 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size240 MB457 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperREDAPP LLCKyndlo LLC

In-app purchases

None

Fishing Mahjong

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

HiddenForm

One-time1
  • Remove all ads$6.99

Questions

Is Fishing Mahjong free?
Fishing Mahjong is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is HiddenForm free?
HiddenForm is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Fishing Mahjong or HiddenForm?
HiddenForm is rated higher. Fishing Mahjong averages 4.0 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while HiddenForm averages 5.0 from 7 ratings.
Do Fishing Mahjong or HiddenForm have ads?
Both Fishing Mahjong and HiddenForm show ads.
Which is updated more often, Fishing Mahjong or HiddenForm?
Fishing Mahjong ships an update every 2 weeks, and HiddenForm every 4 days. Most recently, Fishing Mahjong was updated on October 24, 2026 and HiddenForm on October 26, 2026.

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