Mahjong Lantern vs Meadow Mahjong Solitaire
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Mahjong Lantern
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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!
Meadow Mahjong Solitaire
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Relax with a calmer kind of Mahjong solitaire. Meadow Mahjong Solitaire is a free tile-matching puzzle with large, clear tiles, gentle pacing and an endless journey through beautiful worlds. Match open pairs, reveal the layers beneath and clear the board—without countdowns or pressure. COMFORTABLE, READABLE PLAY • Large, high-contrast tiles with clear symbols • Generous touch controls designed for comfortable play • Carefully fitted boards that protect tile readability on iPhone and iPad • No timer pressure—study the board and move at your own pace A JOURNEY THAT KEEPS EVOLVING • Explore twelve distinctive worlds, from jungle ruins and desert temples to northern fjords and moonlit gardens • Unlock themed tile symbols and atmospheric soundscapes as you progress • Continue through an endless sequence of fresh layouts and world remixes • Meet a curious cat companion along the way FAIR PUZZLES, HELPFUL CHOICES • Every generated board is constructed from a valid solution • Drag a covered tile to peek beneath it; tap only when you want to select • Use hints, undo and shuffle when you need another path • Build streaks, complete daily goals and open beautifully animated treasure chests • Return freely to a blocked trail without losing your journey PEACEFUL SOUND AND ATMOSPHERE Relax with rainforest rain, occasional birdsong and world-inspired ambience. Control music and sound effects separately, or turn either off whenever you prefer quiet play. PLAY ACROSS YOUR JOURNEY • Save progress with an optional Meadow Cloud account and continue between the browser and Apple devices • Join Game Center leaderboards and unlock achievements • Take on daily and weekly challenges • Play as a guest—an account is never required Meadow Mahjong Solitaire is designed for senior players, older adults and anyone who enjoys classic matching puzzles, relaxing games and large, easy-to-read tiles. The game is free to play and contains advertising. Optional rewarded videos can provide a requested hint, undo or shuffle. Full-screen ads are limited to natural breaks after completed boards.
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Verdict
Mahjong Lantern and Meadow Mahjong Solitaire are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | Mahjong Lantern | Meadow Mahjong Solitaire |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | — |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 106 MB | 33 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Souplin Labs LLC | Gabriel Hohener |
In-app purchases
Mahjong Lantern
No in-app purchases
Meadow Mahjong Solitaire
No in-app purchases
Questions
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