Comparison

Stellar Sort vs Mahjong Stars

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

Head to head
About

Stellar Sort

Engage in a relaxing logic puzzle game set among the stars. Move colorful planets between tubes to match sets and restore order to the galaxy. Hundreds of levels offer increasing challenges with unique mechanics and helpful tools.

Highlights
  • Relaxing sorting puzzle gameplay
  • Colorful planet-themed pieces
  • Hundreds of levels
  • Unique Black Hole mechanic
  • Undo and Hint tools
  • 3-star challenges
Features
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**A relaxing sorting puzzle — among the stars.** Move colorful planets between tubes, match each set, and bring order back to the galaxy. Stellar Sort takes the satisfying logic of classic sorting puzzles and gives it a cosmic twist. Every level is easy to understand, but finding the right sequence of moves can take careful planning. ### SIMPLE TO PLAY Move planets between tubes and group matching colors together. Complete the level when every planet is perfectly sorted. ### A COSMIC TWIST These aren't ordinary sorting pieces. Explore a colorful galaxy filled with planets, glowing effects, and the mysterious Black Hole — a special mechanic that can completely change your solution. ### PUZZLES THAT GROW WITH YOU Start with straightforward challenges and progress through hundreds of increasingly tricky puzzles designed to test your logic without turning the experience into a race. ### GET A LITTLE HELP Made a move you regret? Undo it. Stuck on a difficult puzzle? Use a Hint and keep going. ### CHASE THE PERFECT SOLUTION Complete each level and aim for 3 stars by finding smarter, more efficient solutions. **STELLAR SORT FEATURES** • Relaxing sorting puzzle gameplay • Colorful planet-themed pieces • Hundreds of levels • Unique Black Hole mechanic • Undo and Hint tools • 3-star challenges • Simple controls • Clean, satisfying cosmic presentation Whether you have a few minutes or want to settle in for a longer puzzle session, Stellar Sort offers an easy way to relax while keeping your mind engaged. **Sort the planets. Solve the puzzle. Master the galaxy.**

About

Mahjong Stars

Engage in a relaxing mahjong puzzle experience that blends classic tile matching with strategic sorting. Match three identical tiles to clear the board, manage your tray, and overcome unique obstacles and special tiles to complete challenging levels.

Highlights
  • Match 3 identical mahjong tiles
  • Strategic tile sorting
  • Manage tray slots
  • Reveal hidden tiles
  • Melt frozen tiles
  • Use helpful boosters
  • Challenging puzzle levels
Features
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Match. Sort. Clear the Tiles! Welcome to Mahjong Stars: Tile Sorting, a relaxing mahjong matching puzzle that combines classic tile matching with satisfying sorting gameplay. Find and collect 3 identical mahjong tiles to create matches, clear the board, and complete challenging puzzle levels. Choose your tiles carefully, manage your tray, and plan each move to avoid running out of space. But not every tile is the same! Discover special tiles and unique obstacles that add new challenges as you progress. Reveal hidden tiles by clearing nearby pieces, move linked tile pairs together, and complete matches to melt frozen tiles. WHY YOU'LL LOVE MAHJONG STARS Relaxing Mahjong Matching Match 3 identical mahjong tiles and enjoy satisfying puzzle gameplay. Strategic Tile Sorting Choose tiles carefully, manage your available slots, and find the best order to clear the board. Unique Special Tiles Reveal covered tiles, use linked pairs wisely, and melt frozen tiles by completing matches. Challenging Puzzle Levels Discover new layouts, obstacles, and tile combinations as you progress. Helpful Boosters Use powerful boosters when you need help solving tricky levels. HOW TO PLAY Tap available mahjong tiles to move them into your tray. Match 3 identical tiles to clear them. Keep enough free slots to avoid filling your tray. Clear nearby tiles to reveal hidden pieces. Use linked pairs to collect two matching tiles at once. Complete matches to melt frozen tiles. Clear every tile to complete the level. RELAX AND CHALLENGE YOUR BRAIN Mahjong Stars combines the relaxing feel of mahjong games with modern tile match, sorting, and triple-match puzzle mechanics. Easy to learn but increasingly challenging, every level gives you a new board to solve and new decisions to make. Match the tiles, manage your tray, overcome special blocks, and become a Mahjong Star!

Screenshots

Stellar Sort4 screens
Mahjong Stars4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Stellar Sort at none against Mahjong Stars's 10. Stellar Sort also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6). Mahjong Stars's advantage is ratings volume (7 vs 1). On price, update cadence, 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. Mahjong Stars sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Stellar Sort asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Stellar Sort holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Mahjong Stars has 7 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Stellar Sort ships an update fortnightly, Mahjong Stars every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 5 level
Stellar Sort versus Mahjong Stars: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStellar SortMahjong Stars
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better4.6 (7 ratings)
Number of ratings17 — better
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 4 weeks
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size102 MB258 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMariyan PetrovUNICO GAMES BILISIM LIMITED SIRKETI

In-app purchases

None

Stellar Sort

No in-app purchases

10 purchases

Mahjong Stars

One-time10
  • Welcome Pack$1.99
  • Endless Sale$2.99
  • Match Favor$4.99
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  • Welcome Pack Full Price$6.99
  • Badge Pass$8.99
  • Triple Offer 3$9.99
  • Triple All$10.99
  • Premium Pass$11.99
  • tripleoffer3fullprice$16.99
  • Triple All Full Price$29.99

Questions

Is Stellar Sort free?
Stellar Sort is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Mahjong Stars free?
Mahjong Stars is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Stellar Sort or Mahjong Stars?
Stellar Sort is rated higher. Stellar Sort averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Mahjong Stars averages 4.6 from 7 ratings.
Do Stellar Sort or Mahjong Stars have ads?
Both Stellar Sort and Mahjong Stars show ads.
Which is updated more often, Stellar Sort or Mahjong Stars?
Stellar Sort ships an update fortnightly, and Mahjong Stars every 4 weeks. Most recently, Stellar Sort was updated on October 31, 2026 and Mahjong Stars on November 10, 2026.

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