Comparison

Mahjong Pets vs Yarn Pop!

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

Head to head
About

Mahjong Pets

Features
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A heartwarming Mahjong adventure is waiting, and every board brings a lost pet one step closer to home. In Mahjong Pets, you will match beautifully crafted tiles featuring adorable kittens and playful puppies, clear layered puzzles, and help a lovable cast of animals find their way home. Explore a charming journey filled with cozy scenes, expressive pets, and satisfying tile-matching challenges. Each board invites you to slow down, look carefully, and choose your matches wisely. Find pairs of free tiles, uncover pieces hidden beneath the layout, and plan ahead to keep useful moves available. The rules are easy to understand, while the evolving arrangements offer plenty of rewarding decisions for Mahjong fans and newcomers alike. Every completed puzzle helps another furry friend on their journey home. Watch lost kittens and puppies emerge from the mist, meet pets with their own delightful personalities, and enjoy the uplifting feeling of bringing another adorable companion home. Warm cinematic lighting, polished 3D characters, jewel-like tiles, and gentle visual effects make every completed puzzle feel special. Mahjong Pets features: * Relaxing Mahjong solitaire gameplay built around matching open pairs * Charming cat-face and dog-face tiles with a premium handcrafted look * A heartwarming journey starring lovable kittens and puppies * Layered board layouts that reward observation and thoughtful planning * Clear, approachable play that is welcoming for first-time players * Satisfying challenges for experienced tile-matching puzzle fans * Colorful 3D environments with coral, cream, sapphire, and golden accents * Cheerful moments that bring warmth to every completed board * Short, engaging sessions that fit naturally into your day * A calm atmosphere designed for focused, feel-good puzzle play Look beyond the first available pair and discover the smartest path through each arrangement. Removing the right tiles can reveal several new possibilities, while a rushed choice may leave an important piece blocked. Study the board, build your strategy, and enjoy that satisfying moment when the final pair disappears. Whether you want a peaceful break, a thoughtful daily puzzle, or an adorable animal adventure, Mahjong Pets combines classic Mahjong matching with a heartwarming pet journey. The balance of accessible rules, strategic layouts, and delightful animal encounters creates an experience that is easy to begin and rewarding to continue. The kittens and puppies are waiting. Match the tiles, clear each board, and help every lost pet find its way home in Mahjong Pets.

About

Yarn Pop!

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A little yarn. A colorful challenge. A satisfying pop! Welcome to Yarn Pop! Move soft, colorful yarn between disks and bring matching layers together until every disk holds a single color. Easy to learn and satisfying to solve, each puzzle invites you to think ahead, make room, and find your next move. Watch the yarn unwind and wrap into place as a colorful mix becomes a perfectly sorted collection. MORE THAN COLOR SORTING Discover different puzzle mechanics as you progress. Reveal hidden yarn colors and adapt your strategy as new challenges change the way you sort. SOFT YARN, BRIGHT COLORS Enjoy vibrant wool, cozy textures, and playful yarn animations that make every move feel satisfying. SIMPLE TAPS, CLEVER MOVES Tap to pick a disk and choose where the yarn goes. Getting started is easy finding the right order takes a little thought! BOOST YOUR NEXT MOVE Undo a move, Shuffle your arrangement, or add an Extra Disk when you need more room. Unwind, Sort, Roll! Play Yarn Pop!

Screenshots

Mahjong Pets4 screens
Yarn Pop!4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Yarn Pop! at daily against Mahjong Pets's monthly. 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. Mahjong Pets sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Yarn Pop! sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Mahjong Pets ships an update monthly, Yarn Pop! daily. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 7 level
Mahjong Pets versus Yarn Pop!: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMahjong PetsYarn Pop!
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.5 (13 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—13 — better
Update frequencyMonthlyDaily — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size49 MB287 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAstrologic Games LTDAAfranur Aycicek

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Mahjong Pets

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$3.99
10 purchases

Yarn Pop!

One-time10
  • Fail Offer$5.99
  • Welcome Offer$5.99
  • Small Bundle$9.99
Show 7 more
  • No Ads$9.99
  • Yarn Pass$9.99
  • No Ads Bundle$12.99
  • Medium Bundle$19.99
  • Include Gold Pack 4$29.99
  • Ultra Bundle$34.99
  • Gold Pack 5$54.99

Questions

Is Mahjong Pets free?
Mahjong Pets is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Yarn Pop! free?
Yarn Pop! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Mahjong Pets or Yarn Pop! have ads?
Both Mahjong Pets and Yarn Pop! show ads.
Which is updated more often, Mahjong Pets or Yarn Pop!?
Mahjong Pets ships an update monthly, and Yarn Pop! daily. Most recently, Mahjong Pets was updated on October 31, 2026 and Yarn Pop! on November 6, 2026.

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