Comparison

Mahjong Willow vs Jackpot Express

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

Head to head
About

Mahjong Willow

Engage in a relaxing tile-matching game inspired by traditional festivals. Solve Mahjong puzzles, enjoy elegant visuals and calming music, and compete globally for rewards. Perfect for unwinding or challenging your strategy skills.

Highlights
  • Tile-matching puzzles
  • Relaxing atmosphere
  • Competitive leaderboards
  • Unlockable themes
  • Satisfying visual effects
  • Reward system
Features
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Mahjong Willow: Match tiles, relax your mind, win rewards! Step into the glowing world of Mahjong Willow, a relaxing yet competitive tile-matching adventure inspired by traditional lantern festivals. Surrounded by warm lights, elegant visuals, and calming music, every match feels like a peaceful journey through a magical night market. Match identical Mahjong tiles to clear the board and complete exciting challenges. Use observation, quick thinking, and smart strategy to create combos, clear difficult layouts, and achieve high scores. Unlock beautiful themed boards, enjoy satisfying visual effects, and compete with players worldwide on exciting leaderboards. Whether you want to relax after a long day or challenge your puzzle-solving skills for rewards, Mahjong Willow delivers endless entertainment and exciting moments. Begin your Mahjong adventure today!

About

Jackpot Express

Features
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Jackpot Express – All Aboard for a Journey of Fun Climb aboard Jackpot Express and discover a collection of casual games inspired by exciting destinations, colorful adventures, and classic arcade entertainment. Every mode offers its own unique atmosphere, allowing players to enjoy a variety of experiences while switching seamlessly between different styles of gameplay. Your journey begins with Golden Train Slots, where luxurious locomotives, shining gold, polished metal, and railway treasures create an adventure filled with elegance and excitement. Rich visual effects, detailed symbols, and dynamic reel animations capture the spirit of a grand expedition every time the reels begin to spin. Next, enjoy the fast-paced action of Plinko. Watch the ball bounce through rows of pegs as every drop follows a different path toward surprising outcomes. Simple mechanics and satisfying motion make this mode a fun addition to the overall experience. For players who appreciate a more familiar style, Beach Classic delivers a relaxing reel adventure inspired by sunny coastlines. Palm trees, ocean waves, beach umbrellas, seashells, and seaside decorations create a refreshing setting that brings a calm and cheerful atmosphere to every session. Continue exploring with the Landmark Machine, a colorful mode celebrating famous destinations from around the world. Iconic landmarks, memorable architecture, travel-inspired symbols, and vibrant scenery combine to create a playful experience filled with discovery and variety. To complete the collection, Miner introduces a light exploration mode featuring simple tap-based gameplay. Search for hidden discoveries, enjoy quick interactive moments, and experience an enjoyable change of pace between the reel-based games. Across every mode, Jackpot Express delivers responsive controls, polished animations, and optimized performance for smooth gameplay on a wide range of devices. A Lucky Wheel is also available, offering random rewards that add an extra surprise whenever you play. Game Features Golden Train Slots featuring luxurious railway-themed visuals Fun Plinko gameplay with exciting ball-drop action Beach Classic inspired by sunny seaside landscapes Landmark Machine showcasing famous destinations and iconic landmarks Casual Miner mode with light exploration mechanics Lucky Wheel offering random surprise rewards Smooth controls and polished animations Multiple casual game experiences collected in one app Hop aboard Jackpot Express, explore exciting destinations, enjoy a variety of game modes, and discover new surprises with every adventure.

Screenshots

Mahjong Willow4 screens
Jackpot Express4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Jackpot Express at none against Mahjong Willow's 4. Jackpot Express also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price 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. Mahjong Willow sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Jackpot Express asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Mahjong Willow versus Jackpot Express: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMahjong WillowJackpot Express
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (205 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews90.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings205 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 months—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size196 MB111 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperWhimsy Forge IncObsidian Trail Games

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Mahjong Willow

One-time4
  • 2000 Coin$5.00
  • 8000 Coin$20.00
  • 20000 Coin$50.00
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  • 40000 Coin$100.00
None

Jackpot Express

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Mahjong Willow free?
Mahjong Willow is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Jackpot Express free?
Jackpot Express is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Mahjong Willow or Jackpot Express have ads?
Mahjong Willow shows ads; Jackpot Express does not.

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