Comparison

Mahjong Lantern vs Nutcraft

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

Head to head
About

Mahjong Lantern

Features
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Mahjong Lantern is a classic Mahjong solitaire — 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 — just calm, satisfying matching whenever you want it. — RELAXING, BRAIN-TEASING GAMEPLAY — 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. — 5,000+ HAND-CRAFTED LEVELS — 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. — PLAY ANYTIME, ANYWHERE — 100% offline — 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. — SMART HELPERS WHEN YOU'RE STUCK — Hint, Undo, and Shuffle tools help you out of tricky spots so the fun never stalls — and a handy staging tray lets you set tiles aside while you plan your next move. — BEAUTIFUL CHINESE LANTERN STYLE — 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. — WHY YOU'LL LOVE IT — • Classic Mahjong solitaire tile-matching • 5,000+ free levels to play offline • Free to play — relax anytime, anywhere • Relaxing pace — no timer, no stress • Hint / Undo / Shuffle helpers • Build combo chains and chase a higher IQ score Light a lantern, clear the board, and start your relaxing tile-puzzle journey today!

About

Nutcraft

Engage your mind with a mechanical puzzle workshop featuring three distinct game modes: deductive math puzzles, timed symbol matching, and memory card challenges. Designed for accessibility with VoiceOver support and adjustable motion settings.

Highlights
  • Nut math deduction puzzles
  • Quick tap symbol matching
  • Memory card matching
  • VoiceOver support
  • Optional haptic feedback
  • Progress tracking and statistics
Features
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Step into Nutcraft, a colorful mechanical puzzle workshop where every nut has a value, a symbol, and a place in the solution. THREE WAYS TO PLAY NUT MATH Study three calibration equations, deduce the value of each nut, then solve the final work order. Choose from six possible answers across 24 handcrafted levels. Need a hand? Step-by-step hints reveal one deduction at a time without giving away the entire puzzle. QUICK TAP Match the requested color and symbol before the clock runs out. Build streaks with accurate taps and chase a new high score in each 30-second round. MEMORY BENCH Flip the cards, find eight matching nut pairs, and improve your best move count and completion time. BUILT FOR CLEAR PLAY - Every nut combines color with a distinct symbol - VoiceOver labels for interactive game pieces - Optional haptic feedback - Reduce Game Motion setting - Level progress, stars, best scores, statistics, and workshop badges Whether you want a thoughtful equation, a fast reaction challenge, or a compact memory round, Nutcraft always has another job ready on the bench.

Screenshots

Mahjong Lantern4 screens
Nutcraft4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Nutcraft at every 9 days against Mahjong Lantern's every 3 weeks. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Mahjong Lantern ships an update every 3 weeks, Nutcraft every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Mahjong Lantern versus Nutcraft: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMahjong LanternNutcraft
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.5 (256 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—14.3% of reviews
Number of ratings—256 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 9 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Ad-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS14.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size106 MB216 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperSouplin Labs LLCErynd Kavos

In-app purchases

None

Mahjong Lantern

No in-app purchases

None

Nutcraft

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Mahjong Lantern free?
Mahjong Lantern is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Nutcraft free?
Nutcraft is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Mahjong Lantern or Nutcraft have ads?
Both Mahjong Lantern and Nutcraft show ads.
Which is updated more often, Mahjong Lantern or Nutcraft?
Mahjong Lantern ships an update every 3 weeks, and Nutcraft every 9 days. Most recently, Mahjong Lantern was updated on October 5, 2026 and Nutcraft on October 12, 2026.

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