Comparison

Mahjong Epic vs Solitaire

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

Head to head
About

Mahjong Epic

Experience a classic tile-matching puzzle game with over 3000 unique boards and daily challenges. Enjoy relaxing gameplay with beautiful backgrounds and tile sets, playable offline. Perfect for quick sessions or extended play.

Highlights
  • Over 3000 unique boards
  • Daily new puzzles
  • 30 beautiful backgrounds
  • 8 unique tile sets
  • Offline play
  • Relaxing gameplay
  • Challenging goals
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

Solitaire

Features
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Solitaire: Timeless Card brings the world's favorite classic card game to your device with a modern, elegant design and smooth, relaxing gameplay. Whether you're a beginner learning the basics or a seasoned Solitaire fan, you'll find endless entertainment at your own pace. Play the classic Klondike Solitaire you know and love, completely offline—no internet connection required. Every game is thoughtfully generated to provide a fresh challenge, with multiple difficulty levels including Easy, Medium, and Hard, making it perfect for both casual play and serious brain training. Features • Classic Klondike Solitaire gameplay • Unlimited games with endless replayability • Multiple difficulty levels for every skill level • Fully offline play—enjoy anywhere, anytime • Gameplay recording and replay to review your best games • Beautiful Light and Dark themes • Smooth animations and intuitive touch controls • Relaxing experience with no timers or unnecessary distractions Designed for comfort and focus, Solitaire: Timeless Card lets you enjoy every game without pressure. Improve your strategy, sharpen your concentration, and challenge yourself with increasingly rewarding card puzzles. Whether you have a few spare minutes or want to unwind after a long day, Solitaire: Timeless Card delivers the perfect blend of relaxation and strategy. Download Solitaire: Timeless Card today and rediscover the timeless charm of classic Klondike Solitaire.

Screenshots

Mahjong Epic4 screens
Solitaire4 screens

Verdict

The call

Mahjong Epic and Solitaire are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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 and Solitaire sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Mahjong Epic ships an update every 2 months, Solitaire every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Mahjong Epic versus Solitaire: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMahjong EpicSolitaire
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (12K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews93.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings12K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size118 MB73 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperKristanix ASHuy Huynh

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

Solitaire

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
1 purchases

Solitaire

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$5.99

Questions

Is Mahjong Epic free?
Mahjong Epic is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Solitaire free?
Solitaire is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Mahjong Epic or Solitaire have ads?
Both Mahjong Epic and Solitaire show ads.
Which is updated more often, Mahjong Epic or Solitaire?
Mahjong Epic ships an update every 2 months, and Solitaire every 5 weeks. Most recently, Mahjong Epic was updated on October 19, 2026 and Solitaire on October 13, 2026.

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