# Mahjong Epic vs Let's Mahjong

Mahjong Epic and Let's Mahjong both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 93% of Mahjong Epic's written reviews are positive against 70% of Let's Mahjong's. Mahjong Epic also leads on ratings volume (12K vs 807). Let's Mahjong's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Mahjong Epic sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Let's Mahjong sells 16 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Mahjong Epic against 4.6 for Let's Mahjong. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Mahjong Epic has 12K ratings behind it against 807, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 93% of Mahjong Epic's written reviews are positive against 70% of Let's Mahjong's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Mahjong Epic | Let's Mahjong |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (12K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mahjong-epic/id687207809/reviews)** | [4.6 (807 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lets-mahjong/id933694165/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **12K** | 807 |
| Positive reviews | **93.4% of reviews** | 70.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 133 MB | 159 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Kristanix AS](https://appshunter.io/developer/302875353) | [Greenery](https://appshunter.io/developer/353430957) |

## What reviewers say

### Mahjong Epic

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mahjong-epic/id687207809)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Board Pack #1 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Board Pack #2 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Board Pack #3 | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Relaxing and fun to play
- 👍 Challenging but enjoyable
- 🎨 Lots of tile and background options
- 👍 Great graphics and visuals
- 👍 Keeps your brain active

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional freezing or crashing issues
- 📢 Frequent ads can be disruptive
- 🔍 Some boards too easy, lack of difficulty progression

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezing after updates
- Compatibility issues on newer devices

**Requested features**

- More challenging board layouts
- Ability to pause game clock
- Option to disable ads completely


### Let's Mahjong

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lets-mahjong/id933694165)

Experience a classic Hong Kong Mahjong game set in the 1970s. Play online, in freeplay, or challenge mode against 100 unique characters with distinct personalities and strategies. Track your progress with updated rankings and utilize special items to gain an advantage.

**Highlights:** 1970s Hong Kong style Mahjong, Online multiplayer, Freeplay mode, Challenge mode, 100 unique characters, Updated player rankings, Special in-game items

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (16)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Double Gain | $0.99 | one-time |
| Map－Corridor | $0.99 | one-time |
| Map－Marketplace | $0.99 | one-time |
| Map－Public Estate | $0.99 | one-time |
| Map－Playground | $0.99 | one-time |
| Map－Cheung Chau | $0.99 | one-time |
| Map－Typhoon Shelter | $0.99 | one-time |
| Map－Factory | $0.99 | one-time |
| Map－Temple Street | $0.99 | one-time |
| Map－The Peak | $0.99 | one-time |
| Map－Clock Tower | $0.99 | one-time |
| Who's waiting for? | $0.99 | one-time |
| Fluoroscope | $0.99 | one-time |
| Shake'nFall | $0.99 | one-time |
| Heart-Free for 8 Hours | $1.99 | one-time |
| Heart-Free for 128 Hours | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth gameplay
- 👍 Authentic HK mahjong experience
- 🎨 Great graphics and style
- 🕹️ Engaging online play
- 🧠 Helpful for learning mahjong

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and crashes
- 💸 Ads and in-app purchases
- 🔌 Connectivity issues
- 📏 Limited customization options
- 🤔 Confusing UI/UX in some areas

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to win even with a full hand
- Onscreen tips not disappearing
- Challenges not working as expected
- Crashes when checking wiki or continuing a challenge
- Server connection issues and timeouts

**Requested features**

- Ability to customize private rooms
- More scoring/rule variations
- Offline play mode
- Improved tutorial and learning resources
- Support for accessibility features


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Mahjong Epic free?

Mahjong Epic is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Let's Mahjong free?

Let's Mahjong is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Mahjong Epic or Let's Mahjong?

Mahjong Epic is rated higher. Mahjong Epic averages 4.7 out of 5 from 12K ratings, while Let's Mahjong averages 4.6 from 807 ratings.

### Do Mahjong Epic or Let's Mahjong have ads?

Both Mahjong Epic and Let's Mahjong show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Mahjong Epic or Let's Mahjong?

Mahjong Epic ships an update every 2 months, and Let's Mahjong every 2 months. Most recently, Mahjong Epic was updated on September 25, 2026 and Let's Mahjong on September 23, 2026.

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