# Mahjong Master vs Mahjong

The clearest difference is rating: Mahjong Master at 4.6 against Mahjong's 2.8. Mahjong Master also leads on review sentiment (85% vs 50%) and ratings volume (2K vs 6). Mahjong's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Mahjong Master holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Mahjong Master has 2K ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 85% of Mahjong Master's written reviews are positive against 50% of Mahjong's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Mahjong Master | Mahjong |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mahjong-master/id725400272/reviews)** | [2.8 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mahjong-alchemy/id1448226348/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2K** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | **85.2% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | **Free** |
| Size | 123 MB | 31 MB |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 | **8.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [106 Games Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/420153373) | [Centaur Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1447989301) |

## What reviewers say

### Mahjong Master

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mahjong-master/id725400272)

Engage in a classic tile-matching puzzle game. The objective is to clear all tiles by matching pairs of identical tiles, aiming for the fastest time and highest score. Offers a vast number of levels and customization options.

**Highlights:** 1300+ Game Levels, Shuffle, Hint, Undo, Auto Save, Multiple Backgrounds & Tile Art

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- ⭐ Excellent game
- 🎨 Beautiful graphics and tile designs
- 🧠 Mentally stimulating and challenging
- 🕰️ Relaxing and enjoyable gameplay
- 💰 Free with minimal ads

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔇 Sound/music issues (can't turn off or volume doesn't work)
- 📱 Small screen/tile size on some devices
- 🔍 Difficulty seeing/identifying tiles in certain backgrounds

**Reported bugs**

- Unexpected sound effects or music playing
- Game freezing or crashing

**Requested features**

- Ability to save/resume progress
- More level/board variety
- Larger tile sizes or zoom options


### Mahjong

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mahjong-alchemy/id1448226348)

Match pairs of tiles to clear the board in this magical puzzle game. Sharpen your wits with a blend of alchemy and sorcery. Enjoy a classic tile-matching experience with a mystical theme.

**Highlights:** Tile matching gameplay, Magic and alchemy theme, Wit sharpening puzzles, Intuitive tap controls, Classic puzzle experience

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Mahjong Master free?

Mahjong Master is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Mahjong free?

Mahjong is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Mahjong Master or Mahjong?

Mahjong Master is rated higher. Mahjong Master averages 4.6 out of 5 from 2K ratings, while Mahjong averages 2.8 from 6 ratings.

### Do Mahjong Master or Mahjong have ads?

Mahjong Master shows ads; Mahjong does not.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*