# Mahjong 3! vs Mahjong

The clearest difference is rating: Mahjong 3! at 4.6 against Mahjong's 2.8. Mahjong 3! also leads on review sentiment (87% vs 50%) and ratings volume (4.5K vs 6). Mahjong's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Mahjong 3! sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Mahjong asks for nothing beyond the download.

Mahjong 3! holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Mahjong 3! has 4.5K ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 87% of Mahjong 3!'s written reviews are positive against 50% of Mahjong's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Mahjong 3! | Mahjong |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (4.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mahjong-3/id857769289/reviews)** | [2.8 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mahjong-alchemy/id1448226348/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **4.5K** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | **87.4% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 282 MB | 31 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **8.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Gamos Mobile Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1444108949) | [Centaur Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1447989301) |

## 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

[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 3! free?

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

### Is Mahjong free?

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

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

Mahjong 3! is rated higher. Mahjong 3! averages 4.6 out of 5 from 4.5K ratings, while Mahjong averages 2.8 from 6 ratings.

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

Mahjong 3! shows ads; Mahjong does not.

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