Comparison

Let's Mahjong vs Idiom Solitaire

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Let's Mahjong

Experience a classic Hong Kong Mahjong game set in the 1970s. Play online, in freeplay, or challenge mode against 100 unique characters with distinct personalities and strategies. Track your progress with updated rankings and utilize special items to gain an advantage.

Highlights
  • 1970s Hong Kong style Mahjong
  • Online multiplayer
  • Freeplay mode
  • Challenge mode
  • 100 unique characters
  • Updated player rankings
  • Special in-game items
Features
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Let's Mahjong! - Hong Kong 1970's style - Online, Freeplay & Challenge Mode - 100 Characters with different temper, strategy - Updated ranking to show the player status - Special & unique items to pick u up 等到頸都長嘅 開枱喇 2.0版本 大更新 !! 新增〔〔連線模式〕〕 - 無論你想搵啲唔知身在何方嘅老友,定係覺得自己無敵又最寂寞,宜家只要上到網,任你玩! 新增〔〔挑戰模式〕〕 - 想有難度咩?獨特遊戲角色+獨特章法+獨特牌形+獨特勝利條件+獨特七十年代背景 獨特到呢... 新增〔〔真人發聲〕〕 - 真人發聲+連線對打+比舊版本節奏更明快 一個字 爽爽爽! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 原汁原味,地道香港牌 以七十年代做作遊戲背景 遊戲角色有成一百個 無論脾氣、性格、彩數,甚至反應、章法、經驗,都各有不同,玩過你就知 排行榜不停更新 邊個係魚腩王,邊個係長勝將軍,唔駛睇幾十年啦,你一眼就知啦 神奇透視鏡、誠實豆沙飽 獨特小道具,助你轉危為機

About

Idiom Solitaire

This puzzle game challenges you to fill in missing characters to form correct four-character idioms on a grid. It offers a relaxing way to learn Chinese culture and improve literary knowledge while enjoying engaging gameplay and a beautiful interface.

Highlights
  • Idiom puzzle gameplay
  • Breakthrough mode
  • Idiom interpretation and learning
  • Hint and help functions
  • Ancient and elegant interface
  • Social media login and progress sync
Features
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Idiom Guess(成語猜猜) is a puzzle and leisure breakthrough game that combines competition and fun. The game is educational and interesting. While relaxing, you can learn idioms, feel the charm of Chinese culture, and improve your personal literary quality in a relaxed and pleasant atmosphere. Rules explanation: Breakthrough word game, according to the known text on the 9 × 9 grid, fill in the scattered text below into the remaining spaces, so that each row and column form the correct four-character idiom. Game features: -過關斬將:Breakthrough mode, give full play to your ingenuity in order to successfully pass the level -Ancient and elegant game interface, gentle and soothing game music, relax your brain, enjoy your body and mind -The rules of the game are clear and simple to operate, and you will know it as soon as you play -When you encounter a problem, the hint and help function will help you pass it quickly -温故知新:Idiom interpretation helps you quickly understand the knowledge of idioms; the function of learning the old and knowing the new allows you to learn and not forget -賓客盈門:You are not alone when playing the game, as the game continues, poets and friends will come and join you. -密室逃脱:The alternative gameplay: escape from the secret room, use your ingenuity to win the game -千變萬化: Unlock the levels to win coins and decorate your own idiom world -招財進寶:Bring in wealth and treasure, and more surprise rewards, waiting for you to find -Support social media log in, synchronize game progress with one click -三人行必有我師:There must be a teacher for three people, challenge with a mentor and a friend, and make progress together. [Auto Renewable Ads Removal Subscription] ▸ Subscription Service: Remove the ads+Unlimited hints/energy ▸ Subscription Price: One month $2.99 USD or your local equivalent currency, Three months $7.99 USD, The yearly $19.99 USD. ▸ Subscription Payment: Once you confirm the payment, you can find the record in your iTunes Account ▸ Subscription Cancelation: Go to “Setting” -> “iTunes Store and App Store” -> “Apple Id”-> ”View Apple Id”-> “Account Setting” -> “Subscription” You have to cancel the subscription 24 hours before the end of the previous subscription ▸ Term of Use: https://agedstudio.com/static/terms_of_use_chinese_string_up_puzzle.html ▸ Privacy Policy: https://agedstudio.com/static/privacy_policy_chinese_string_up_puzzle.html

Screenshots

Let's Mahjong4 screens
Idiom Solitaire4 screens

Verdict

The call

Let's Mahjong and Idiom Solitaire both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 86% of Idiom Solitaire's written reviews are positive against 70% of Let's Mahjong's. Idiom Solitaire also leads on update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (3.3K vs 807). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Let's Mahjong sells 16 one-off in-app purchases and Idiom Solitaire sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Let's Mahjong against 4.7 for Idiom Solitaire. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 807 and 3.3K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 70% of Let's Mahjong's written reviews are positive against 86% of Idiom Solitaire's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Let's Mahjong ships an update every 2 months, Idiom Solitaire every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Let's Mahjong versus Idiom Solitaire: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLet's MahjongIdiom Solitaire
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (807 ratings)4.7 (3.3K ratings) — better
Positive reviews70.1% of reviews85.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings8073.3K — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 4 weeks — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.013.0
Further details — not scored
Size159 MB136 MB
Age rating17+12+
DeveloperGreeneryAged Studio Limited

Customer experience

Let's Mahjong

All ratings807 ratings
Positive92.2%
Neutral4.2%
Negative3.6%
Written reviews271 reviews
Positive70.1%
Neutral11.1%
Negative18.8%

Idiom Solitaire

All ratings3,253 ratings
Positive93.3%
Neutral3.7%
Negative3.0%
Written reviews77 reviews
Positive85.7%
Neutral2.6%
Negative11.7%

User reviews

Let's Mahjong

From 807 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Smooth gameplay
  • 👍 Authentic HK mahjong experience
  • 🎨 Great graphics and style
  • 🕹️ Engaging online play
  • 🧠 Helpful for learning mahjong

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Bugs and crashes
  • 💸 Ads and in-app purchases
  • 🔌 Connectivity issues
  • 📏 Limited customization options
  • 🤔 Confusing UI/UX in some areas

Idiom Solitaire

From 3.3K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Enjoyable and educational
  • 🧠 Helps train thinking and memory
  • 🏫 Useful for learning and reviewing idioms
  • 🎓 Increases knowledge and vocabulary

Room to improve

  • 📺 Too many advertisements
  • 🤔 Some idioms are incorrectly formatted

Bugs and requests

Let's Mahjong

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Inability to win even with a full hand
  • Onscreen tips not disappearing
  • Challenges not working as expected
  • Crashes when checking wiki or continuing a challenge
  • Server connection issues and timeouts

Requested features

5 requests
  • Ability to customize private rooms
  • More scoring/rule variations
  • Offline play mode
  • Improved tutorial and learning resources
  • Support for accessibility features

Idiom Solitaire

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Connection issues causing game freezes
  • Difficulty accessing paid features

Requested features

2 requests
  • Ability to save and revisit previous idioms
  • Synchronization between mobile and tablet devices

In-app purchases

16 purchases

Let's Mahjong

One-time16
  • Double Gain$0.99
  • Map-Corridor$0.99
  • Map-Marketplace$0.99
Show 13 more
  • Map-Public Estate$0.99
  • Map-Playground$0.99
  • Map-Cheung Chau$0.99
  • Map-Typhoon Shelter$0.99
  • Map-Factory$0.99
  • Map-Temple Street$0.99
  • Map-The Peak$0.99
  • Map-Clock Tower$0.99
  • Who's waiting for?$0.99
  • Fluoroscope$0.99
  • Shake'nFall$0.99
  • Heart-Free for 8 Hours$1.99
  • Heart-Free for 128 Hours$3.99
3 purchases

Idiom Solitaire

Subscriptions3
  • 移除廣告 + 無限提示/體力 - 一個月$2.991 Month
  • 移除廣告 + 無限提示/體力 - 一個季度$7.993 Months
  • 移除廣告 + 無限提示/體力 - 一年$19.991 Year

Questions

Is Let's Mahjong free?
Let's Mahjong is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Idiom Solitaire free?
Idiom Solitaire is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Let's Mahjong or Idiom Solitaire?
Idiom Solitaire is rated higher. Let's Mahjong averages 4.6 out of 5 from 807 ratings, while Idiom Solitaire averages 4.7 from 3.3K ratings.
Do Let's Mahjong or Idiom Solitaire have ads?
Both Let's Mahjong and Idiom Solitaire show ads.
Which is updated more often, Let's Mahjong or Idiom Solitaire?
Let's Mahjong ships an update every 2 months, and Idiom Solitaire every 4 weeks. Most recently, Let's Mahjong was updated on September 29, 2026 and Idiom Solitaire on September 30, 2026.

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