Comparison

Mahjong Stack Quest vs Hue Gem Merge

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

Head to head
About

Mahjong Stack Quest

A fast-paced mahjong puzzle game where players must quickly identify and replace incorrect tiles drifting down the screen. Aim and fire replacements to complete mahjong hands before time runs out.

Highlights
  • Fast-paced mahjong gameplay
  • Classic hand recognition
  • Precise aiming action
  • Tile replacement mechanic
  • Multiple difficulty levels (Easy, Hard, Devil)
  • Time-based challenges
Features
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Mahjong Stack Quest Mahjong Stack Quest is a fast-paced mahjong puzzle that blends classic hand recognition with precise aiming action. Fourteen tiles drift downward from the top of the screen. Some are wrong on purpose. Spot the mistakes, pick replacements from the candidate tray, aim at the correct column, and fire before the row hits the deadline. Choose Easy, Hard, or Devil to match your skill. Just focus, sharp eyes, and satisfying shots. Spot. Fire. Complete the Hand. Open Mahjong Stack Quest and finish the hand before time runs out.

About

Hue Gem Merge

Features
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Slide. Merge. Watch the colors bloom. Hue Merge takes the addictive puzzle mechanic you already love and gives it a fresh coat of color. Swipe to slide blobs across the board — when two blobs of the same hue collide, they merge into the next color in the spectrum. Keep merging, keep sliding, and see how far along the rainbow you can go. HOW TO PLAY - Swipe up, down, left, or right to slide every blob on the board - Matching hues merge into the next color in the gradient - A new blob appears after every move - Keep merging to climb from red all the way to violet — and beyond - Game ends when the board is full and no merges remain WHY YOU'LL LOVE IT - Simple one-touch controls — swipe, that's it - A satisfying "pop" animation and haptic feedback on every merge - Clean, calming visual design built around color, not clutter - Endless mode — once you reach the end of the gradient, the colors loop with a new glowing tier - Track your personal best and try to beat it every session - No timers, no forced ads between moves, no pressure — play at your own pace A FAMILIAR PUZZLE, REIMAGINED If you've ever enjoyed classic number-merging puzzle games, Hue Merge will feel instantly familiar — but the color-based twist makes every merge feel more visual and satisfying than watching numbers double. It's puzzle gameplay for your eyes as much as your brain. Perfect for a quick five-minute break or a longer session when you're chasing a new personal best. Download Hue Merge and start blending your way to the top of the spectrum.

Screenshots

Mahjong Stack Quest4 screens
Hue Gem Merge3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Hue Gem Merge at none against Mahjong Stack Quest's shown. On price, update cadence, 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 Stack Quest ships an update fortnightly, Hue Gem Merge every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Mahjong Stack Quest versus Hue Gem Merge: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMahjong Stack QuestHue Gem Merge
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.4 (5 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings5 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size369 MB27 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer洁 周Ellie Brix

In-app purchases

None

Mahjong Stack Quest

No in-app purchases

None

Hue Gem Merge

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Mahjong Stack Quest free?
Mahjong Stack Quest is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Hue Gem Merge free?
Hue Gem Merge is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Mahjong Stack Quest or Hue Gem Merge have ads?
Mahjong Stack Quest shows ads; Hue Gem Merge does not.
Which is updated more often, Mahjong Stack Quest or Hue Gem Merge?
Mahjong Stack Quest ships an update fortnightly, and Hue Gem Merge every 3 weeks. Most recently, Mahjong Stack Quest was updated on October 8, 2026 and Hue Gem Merge on October 4, 2026.

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