# Mahjong 3! vs Mahjong Solitaire

Mahjong 3! and Mahjong Solitaire both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 86% of Mahjong 3!'s written reviews are positive against 64% of Mahjong Solitaire's. Mahjong 3! also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs monthly) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). Mahjong Solitaire's advantage is ratings volume (267K vs 4.4K). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Mahjong 3! sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Mahjong Solitaire sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Mahjong 3! against 4.7 for Mahjong Solitaire. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Mahjong Solitaire has 267K ratings behind it against 4.4K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 86% of Mahjong 3!'s written reviews are positive against 64% of Mahjong Solitaire's.

Mahjong 3! ships an update fortnightly, Mahjong Solitaire monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Mahjong 3! | Mahjong Solitaire |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (4.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mahjong-3/id857769289/reviews) | **[4.7 (267K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mahjong-solitaire/id1444813385/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 4.4K | **267K** |
| Positive reviews | **86.2% of reviews** | 63.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 258 MB | 357 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Gamos Mobile Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1444108949) | [MobilityWare](https://appshunter.io/developer/284117362) |

## What reviewers say

### Mahjong 3!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mahjong-3/id857769289)

This classic tile-matching puzzle game challenges you to clear all pieces from the board. It offers multiple game modes, including timed challenges and an endless classic mode, designed to sharpen your mind and provide relaxation. Customize your experience with various tile sets and backgrounds.

**Highlights:** Match and remove all tile pieces, Classic, Time Attack, and Challenge modes, Unlock more towers by winning, Clear, colorful, large tiles, Additional modes: Endless, Daily, Versus, Shuffle feature for no-move situations, Full UNDO and Hints

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| VIP Purchase | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Challenging and engaging
- 👍 Relaxing and calming
- 🧠 Keeps the mind active
- 🎨 Visually appealing graphics
- 🕰️ No time pressure

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤖 Excessive ads and video ads
- 🔁 Repetitive gameplay
- 🔒 Paid version not worth the cost
- 🐛 Crashes and freezes
- 🔍 Small tile sizes can be difficult to see

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezes or crashes when switching between games
- Tiles disappearing or not registering matches
- Inability to exit or return to the main menu

**Requested features**

- More variety in tile designs and game modes
- Option to disable ads or pay for ad-free version
- Ability to save progress and resume games
- Larger tile sizes or zoom functionality
- Customizable game settings and difficulty levels


### Mahjong Solitaire

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mahjong-solitaire/id1444813385)

A classic tile-matching puzzle game designed to be relaxing and mentally stimulating. It offers hundreds of game boards and features to challenge your logic skills for hours of fun.

**Highlights:** Tile matching puzzle, Hundreds of game boards, Statistics tracking, Traditional deals, Traditional tile sets, Daily challenges

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Status 1 Month | $1.99 | per month |
| Premium Status 6 Months | $2.99 | per 6 months |
| Premium Status 3 Months | $4.99 | per 3 months |
| Premium Status 12 Months | $9.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Relaxing and enjoyable gameplay
- 🚀 Easy to play and understand
- 💡 Customizable difficulty levels
- 🎨 Visually appealing tile designs

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Ads can be intrusive and disruptive
- ⏱️ Daily challenges and events are too time-consuming
- 🔌 Game can be battery-intensive
- 🤔 Lack of advanced features or customization options

**Reported bugs**

- Daily challenge not registering correctly
- Occasional freezing or crashing issues
- Inconsistent behavior when exiting ads

**Requested features**

- Option to purchase ad-free version
- More challenging game modes or difficulty settings
- Ability to customize backgrounds and tile designs
- Integration with progress tracking or leaderboards


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Mahjong 3! free?

Mahjong 3! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Mahjong Solitaire free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Mahjong 3! or Mahjong Solitaire?

Mahjong Solitaire is rated higher. Mahjong 3! averages 4.6 out of 5 from 4.4K ratings, while Mahjong Solitaire averages 4.7 from 267K ratings.

### Do Mahjong 3! or Mahjong Solitaire have ads?

Both Mahjong 3! and Mahjong Solitaire show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Mahjong 3! or Mahjong Solitaire?

Mahjong 3! ships an update fortnightly, and Mahjong Solitaire monthly. Most recently, Mahjong 3! was updated on September 25, 2026 and Mahjong Solitaire on September 27, 2026.

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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.*