# Mahjong 3! vs Mahjong Destiny

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Mahjong 3! at 86% against Mahjong Destiny's 14%. Mahjong 3! also leads on rating (4.6 vs 2.3) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 18 months). Mahjong Destiny's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 13.0). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Mahjong 3! sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Mahjong Destiny sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Mahjong 3! holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Mahjong 3! has 4.4K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 86% of Mahjong 3!'s written reviews are positive against 14% of Mahjong Destiny's.

Mahjong 3! ships an update fortnightly, Mahjong Destiny every 18 months. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Mahjong 3! | Mahjong Destiny |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (4.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mahjong-3/id857769289/reviews)** | [2.3 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mahjong-destiny/id893314721/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **4.4K** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | **86.3% of reviews** | 14.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 18 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 282 MB | 138 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) | [EnsenaSoft, S.A. de C.V.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1425642194) |

## 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 Destiny

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mahjong-destiny/id893314721)

Embark on a romantic journey by solving mahjong solitaire puzzles. Progress through a story with a young maiden as you conquer increasingly complex tile arrangements. Enjoy a relaxing experience with beautiful music and no time pressure.

**Highlights:** Mahjong solitaire puzzles, Romantic story progression, 74 unique puzzles, Over 300 tiles per puzzle, Randomly rearranged tiles, Relaxing background music, No timer or point system

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove ad | $0.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Mahjong 3! free?

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

### Is Mahjong Destiny free?

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

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

Mahjong 3! is rated higher. Mahjong 3! averages 4.6 out of 5 from 4.4K ratings, while Mahjong Destiny averages 2.3 from 4 ratings.

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

Mahjong 3! shows ads; Mahjong Destiny does not.

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

Mahjong 3! ships an update fortnightly, and Mahjong Destiny every 18 months. Most recently, Mahjong 3! was updated on October 22, 2026 and Mahjong Destiny on September 30, 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.*