Comparison

Mahjong Epic vs Doubleside Mahjong Zen 2

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

Head to head
About

Mahjong Epic

A classic tile-matching puzzle game offering thousands of unique boards and daily challenges. Enjoy relaxing gameplay with customizable visuals and offline play, perfect for quick sessions or extended engagement.

Highlights
  • Over 3000 unique boards
  • New puzzles daily
  • 30 beautiful backgrounds
  • 8 unique tile sets
  • Offline play supported
  • Relaxing gameplay
  • Game Center integration
Features
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Mahjong Epic has been enjoyed by millions of people for more than 10 years. This new and free Mahjong sequel brings the game to all new heights! Because of its simple rules and engaging game play, Mahjong Solitaire has become one of the most popular games in the world. Whether you only have a few minutes to spend, or many hours, Mahjong Solitaire Epic is your perfect companion! Great for kids, adults and seniors. Features: • More than 3000 boards! • Get new puzzles daily! • 30 Beautiful backgrounds! • 8 Unique tile sets! • Play offline without wifi! • Relaxing, zen game play. • Simple pick-up-and-play controls. • Complete challenging goals! • Full HD optimized for Retina devices! • Game Center integration with Achievements and Leaderboards! • And more!

About

Doubleside Mahjong Zen 2

Features
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Meet "Doubleside Mahjong Zen 2", even more mahjong in each double-sided pyramid, because you can now rotate the pyramid, taking it at the same time on both sides.       The player's goal is to find the same blocks, gradually clearing the pyramid until there is no blocks left on the screen. In Doubleside Mahjong are available both regular pyramids and special doubleside pyramids, which can be rotated using swipe, clearing the blocks on both sides. Imagine that now you can rotate the pyramid and clear it not only from the front but also from the back side. This is a completely new approach to your favorite game, just try to play a couple of minutes and it will be impossible to stop. You will find over 300 new free levels of doubleside and standard pyramids.       GAME FEATURES: • Full version of the game; • No built-in purchases; • Stylish visual effects; • Availability of 300 various levels; • Bright and colourful 3D graphics; • Detailed rules of the game; • Block shuffle features; • Undo option of the last move; • Move tips! • Unique and relaxing game play; • Resolution of HD graphics is 1080 pixels! • Nice background music.

Screenshots

Mahjong Epic4 screens
Doubleside Mahjong Zen 24 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Doubleside Mahjong Zen 2 at none against Mahjong Epic's 3. Doubleside Mahjong Zen 2 also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). 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 Epic sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Doubleside Mahjong Zen 2 asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Mahjong Epic ships an update every 2 months, Doubleside Mahjong Zen 2 fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Mahjong Epic versus Doubleside Mahjong Zen 2: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMahjong EpicDoubleside Mahjong Zen 2
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (12K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews93.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings12K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.07.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size118 MB100 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKristanix ASQPLAZE LLC

Bugs and requests

Mahjong Epic

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Game freezing after updates
  • Compatibility issues on newer devices

Requested features

3 requests
  • More challenging board layouts
  • Ability to pause game clock
  • Option to disable ads completely

Doubleside Mahjong Zen 2

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Mahjong Epic

One-time3
  • Board Pack #1$3.99
  • Board Pack #2$3.99
  • Board Pack #3$3.99
None

Doubleside Mahjong Zen 2

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Mahjong Epic free?
Mahjong Epic is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Doubleside Mahjong Zen 2 free?
Doubleside Mahjong Zen 2 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Mahjong Epic or Doubleside Mahjong Zen 2 have ads?
Mahjong Epic shows ads; Doubleside Mahjong Zen 2 does not.
Which is updated more often, Mahjong Epic or Doubleside Mahjong Zen 2?
Mahjong Epic ships an update every 2 months, and Doubleside Mahjong Zen 2 fortnightly. Most recently, Mahjong Epic was updated on November 10, 2026 and Doubleside Mahjong Zen 2 on November 6, 2026.

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