Comparison

Mahjong Lantern vs Happy Mahjong Solitaire

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

Head to head
About

Mahjong Lantern

Features
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Mahjong Lantern is a classic Mahjong solitaire โ€” a relaxing tile-match (connect) puzzle wrapped in warm Chinese lantern art. Tap pairs of free tiles to clear the board across thousands of hand-crafted layouts. No timer pressure, no internet required โ€” just calm, satisfying matching whenever you want it. โ€” RELAXING, BRAIN-TEASING GAMEPLAY โ€” Match two identical free tiles to remove them and clear every layout. Simple to learn, deeply satisfying to master. The perfect zen puzzle to unwind after a long day, sharpen your focus, and give your memory a gentle workout. โ€” 5,000+ HAND-CRAFTED LEVELS โ€” From gentle starters to dense, stacked challenges, thousands of unique boards keep the matching fresh for hours and hours. Your progress saves automatically as you climb level by level. โ€” PLAY ANYTIME, ANYWHERE โ€” 100% offline โ€” no Wi-Fi needed. No countdown timer, no pressure, no stress. Perfect for one quick match on the go or a long, relaxing session at home. โ€” SMART HELPERS WHEN YOU'RE STUCK โ€” Hint, Undo, and Shuffle tools help you out of tricky spots so the fun never stalls โ€” and a handy staging tray lets you set tiles aside while you plan your next move. โ€” BEAUTIFUL CHINESE LANTERN STYLE โ€” Hand-finished tile faces, warm jade tones, and elegant lantern art turn every board into a cozy, calming escape. Relaxing music and satisfying match effects complete the mood. โ€” WHY YOU'LL LOVE IT โ€” โ€ข Classic Mahjong solitaire tile-matching โ€ข 5,000+ free levels to play offline โ€ข Free to play โ€” relax anytime, anywhere โ€ข Relaxing pace โ€” no timer, no stress โ€ข Hint / Undo / Shuffle helpers โ€ข Build combo chains and chase a higher IQ score Light a lantern, clear the board, and start your relaxing tile-puzzle journey today!

About

Happy Mahjong Solitaire

Features
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Happy Mahjong Solitaire is a relaxing free puzzle game for adults and seniors who love classic tile matching, brain games, and calm puzzle solving. Match identical mahjong tiles, clear the board, and enjoy smooth, satisfying gameplay. With large clear tiles, simple one-tap controls, and peaceful visuals, every level feels easy to pick up and rewarding to finish. Classic Mahjong Solitaire Enjoy traditional mahjong solitaire with modern puzzle mechanics. Match open pairs, unlock blocked tiles, and work your way through handcrafted layouts at your own pace. Relaxing & Stress-Free Soft colors, clean boards, and smooth animations make this a great choice for unwinding. No timers and no pressure โ€” just calm tile-matching fun whenever you need a break. Brain Training for Adults Improve focus, observation, and memory as you plan each move. The comfortable interface and easy-to-read tiles are designed for relaxed play at any age. Play Offline Play anytime without WiFi or internet. Perfect for travel, commutes, or quiet moments at home. Features: - 1000 handcrafted mahjong solitaire levels - Large tiles and simple one-tap controls - Hint and shuffle help when you need it - Combo scoring and satisfying clear effects - Relaxing gameplay with no time pressure - Offline play โ€” no internet required Download Happy Mahjong Solitaire and enjoy a timeless tile-matching puzzle classic.

Screenshots

Mahjong Lantern4 screens
Happy Mahjong Solitaire4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: Mahjong Lantern at 3 against Happy Mahjong Solitaire's 1. Mahjong Lantern also leads on iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.6). On price, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard2 real differences ยท 4 level
Mahjong Lantern versus Happy Mahjong Solitaire: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMahjong LanternHappy Mahjong Solitaire
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksโ€”
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod โ€” betteriPhone
Requires iOS14.0 โ€” better16.6
Further details โ€” not scored
Size106 MB24 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSouplin Labs LLC็”ฐๆ™บ ่ฐข

In-app purchases

None

Mahjong Lantern

No in-app purchases

None

Happy Mahjong Solitaire

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Mahjong Lantern free?
Mahjong Lantern is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Happy Mahjong Solitaire free?
Happy Mahjong Solitaire is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Mahjong Lantern or Happy Mahjong Solitaire have ads?
Both Mahjong Lantern and Happy Mahjong Solitaire show ads.

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