Mahjong Solitaire* vs Mahjong Solitaire Cube
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Mahjong Solitaire*
A classic tile-matching solitaire game where players pair identical Mahjong tiles to clear the board. It features 60 levels with varying layouts and a straightforward objective: remove all tiles by finding matching pairs.
- Mahjong tile matching
- Solitaire gameplay
- 60 levels
- Different layouts
- Exposed tile mechanics
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Mahjong Solitaire is a solitaire matching game that uses a set of Mahjong tiles. Mahjong Solitaire contains 60 levels with different layouts. Mahjong Solitaire is 100% free game. There is NO pop-up or full screen ads. There is NO in-app-purchase. A tile that can be moved left or right without disturbing other tiles is said to be exposed. Exposed pairs of identical tiles (Flower and Seasons tiles in the same group being considered identical) are removed from the layout one at a time, gradually exposing the lower layers to play. The aim of the game is to clear the layout by pairing up all the tiles.
Mahjong Solitaire Cube
Experience a modern take on the classic tile-matching puzzle. Clear the board by matching identical tiles, with various layouts offering a new challenge each time. Enjoy quick rounds or extended play sessions with smooth controls and fast animations.
- Mahjong Solitaire tile matching
- Multiple board layouts
- Quick play sessions
- Fast animations
- Smooth touch controls
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Clear your mind and the board! Mahjong Solitaire Cube brings the timeless tile-matching classic to life with quick rounds, satisfying clears, and puzzles that reward careful planning. Every match opens new possibilities as you race to clear the board before time runs out. How to Play Match identical free tiles to clear the board. Think several moves ahead, unlock new matches, and solve each layout with the highest score possible. Compete with Friends Invite your friends and discover who can uncover the best path through every layout and finish with the highest score. Why You'll Love Mahjong Solitaire Cube - Classic Mahjong Solitaire - Relaxing yet rewarding puzzles - Thoughtful strategy - Fresh board layouts Download Mahjong Solitaire Cube today. Master every layout and keep coming back for more.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Mahjong Solitaire* at none against Mahjong Solitaire Cube's 10. Mahjong Solitaire* also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.4). Mahjong Solitaire Cube's advantage is review sentiment (94% vs 66%). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Mahjong Solitaire Cube sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Mahjong Solitaire* asks for nothing beyond the download.
Mahjong Solitaire Cube holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 309 and 229 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 66% of Mahjong Solitaire*'s written reviews are positive against 94% of Mahjong Solitaire Cube's.
Mahjong Solitaire* ships an update every 5 months, Mahjong Solitaire Cube every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Mahjong Solitaire* | Mahjong Solitaire Cube |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (309 ratings) | 4.8 (229 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 65.7% of reviews | 94.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 309 — better | 229 |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Every 4 months — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 16.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 9 MB | 224 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Lei Li | Tether Studios, LLC |
Customer experience
Mahjong Solitaire*
Mahjong Solitaire Cube
User reviews
Mahjong Solitaire*
From 309 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Addictive gameplay
- 👍 Good way to relax
- 👍 Keeps mind occupied
- 👍 Entertaining for hours
- 👍 No-nonsense presentation
Room to improve
- 😠 Frequent progress resets
- 😠 Unwinnable levels
- 😠 Ads are intrusive
- 😠 Frustrating difficulty spikes
Mahjong Solitaire Cube
From 229 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🎮 Highly addictive and fun gameplay
- 🧠 Great mental exercise and brain stimulation
- 💰 Ability to win real money
- ⚡ Fast-paced and exciting gameplay
- 🎯 Challenging competition with other players
Room to improve
- 💸 Withdrawal and payment issues
- 🐛 UI blocking game elements
- 🚫 Regional restrictions on real money play
- ⚠️ Questionable money handling practices
- 🎮 Not authentic traditional Mahjong
Bugs and requests
Mahjong Solitaire*
Reported bugs
4 issues- Progress resets to level 1
- Levels 49 and 60 are impossible
- Next level won't open
- Ads are present despite claims
Requested features
4 requests- More levels
- Purchase ad-free version
- Fix progress reset bug
- Fix unwinnable levels
Mahjong Solitaire Cube
Reported bugs
5 issues- Score display blocks deck view on smaller screens (iPhone SE)
- Graphics from match results float over next move
- Withdrawal functionality not working
- Charging users instead of paying winnings
- Real money play unavailable in certain regions despite being advertised
Requested features
3 requests- Block button to block other players
- Better opponent matching when no active players available
- Improved UI layout to prevent score blocking deck view
In-app purchases
Mahjong Solitaire*
No in-app purchases
Mahjong Solitaire Cube
- 500 Coins$0.99
- 5 Energy$0.99
- Starter Pack$1.99
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- No Ads 7-Days$2.99
- Double Energy 30-days$4.99
- 3,000 Coins$4.99
- No Ads 30-Days$6.99
- 50 Energy$8.99
- 15,000 Coins$19.99
- 45,000 Coins$49.99
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