Comparison

Mahjong Journey® vs Link Four

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

Head to head
About

Mahjong Journey®

Embark on a global adventure matching tiles to solve hundreds of Mahjong puzzles. Discover new gameplay twists and visit famous landmarks while searching for lost parents. Unlock bonuses and optional subscriptions for enhanced gameplay.

Highlights
  • Hundreds of Mahjong layouts
  • Global adventure theme
  • Innovative gameplay twists (Shuffle, Firecracker)
  • Collect achievements
  • Visit famous landmarks
  • Offline play
Features
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Embark on a magical journey in this addictive Mahjong Journey® adventure! Enjoy a new take on Mahjong Shanghai as you help a young girl and her cat traverse the globe in search of her lost parents. Make your way by pairing tiles in order to dismantle hundreds of layouts. Collect achievements for special accomplishments while taking advantage of innovative gameplay twists like Shuffle, which allows you to get out of a difficult situation, or Firecracker, a tool for blowing up multiple pairs of tiles. Visit the Forbidden City, Virupaksha Temple, the Taj Mahal and the famous Mount Fuji as you fulfill challenging quests and earn gold stars for completing levels as fast as you can! If you like to make in-app purchases in this game, Mahjong Journey® also offers two absolutely optional auto-renewable subscriptions that provide substantial benefits compared to individual in-app purchases. – In case you choose to sign up to Silver Subscription or Gold Subscription, the price will be $19.99 per month or $49.99 per month accordingly. Payment will be taken from your iTunes account for the first month when you confirm the purchase. In case you choose to subscribe, it will be automatically renewed each month unless you cancel it. Please cancel at least 24 hours before the end of the monthly payment period to avoid being charged for the next month. – You can cancel your subscription at any time. Visit your account settings to upgrade, downgrade or cancel your subscription. Note that in case you choose to subscribe, the current payment period cannot be canceled or pro-rated. While this game is absolutely free to play, you have the ability to unlock optional bonuses via in-app purchases from within the game. You may disable in-app purchases in your device settings. You can play this game even if you’re offline! Game available in: English, Arabic, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Brazilian Portuguese, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Spanish, Spanish (Latin America), Swedish. ____________________________ Sign up now for a weekly round-up of the best from G5 Games! https://www.g5.com/e-mail ____________________________ Download more great games here: https://store.g5.com G5 Games — World of Adventures™! Collect them all! Search for "g5" in the App Store! ____________________________ Visit us: https://www.g5.com Watch us: https://www.youtube.com/g5enter Find us: https://www.facebook.com/MahjongJourneyGame/ Join us: https://www.instagram.com/mahjongjourneygame/ Follow us: https://x.com/g5games

About

Link Four

Features
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Dive into the timeless fun of Link Four, the ultimate mobile adaptation of the beloved classic! Strategically drop your chips to link four in a line—vertically, horizontally, or diagonally—to outsmart your opponent and claim victory. Whether you're a casual player or a puzzle enthusiast, this addictive game will keep you hooked for hours! Link Four blends nostalgic gameplay with modern flair, featuring stunning visuals and a sleek, user-friendly interface designed for seamless play on phones and tablets. With endless challenges and intuitive controls, it’s the perfect game for all ages. Features: ◉ Unlimited Puzzles: Enjoy countless levels of varying difficulty, ensuring fresh challenges every time you play. ◉ Helpful Hints: Stuck on a move? Tap for a hint to guide your strategy. ◉ Simple Yet Addictive: Easy-to-learn mechanics paired with deep, strategic gameplay. ◉ Challenging Fun: Test your skills with puzzles that push your tactical thinking. ◉ Optimized for phone: Smooth performance and vibrant graphics on both phones and tablets. ◉ Play Your Way: Compete against AI or challenge friends for endless fun. Join millions of players worldwide who can’t put Link Four down! Download now and experience the joy of link four in style. Your feedback and ratings help us make the game even better—thank you for your support!

Screenshots

Mahjong Journey®4 screens
Link Four4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Link Four at none against Mahjong Journey®'s 10. Link Four also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). Mahjong Journey®'s advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 4 months). On price and device support 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. Mahjong Journey® sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Link Four asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Mahjong Journey® ships an update monthly, Link Four every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on November 13, 2026 and November 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Mahjong Journey® versus Link Four: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMahjong Journey®Link Four
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (89K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews59.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings89K — better—
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 4 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.011.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size380 MB29 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperG5 Entertainment ABHoang Bao Duong

Bugs and requests

Mahjong Journey®

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Levels not saving progress after updates
  • Inability to claim daily rewards
  • App crashing on launch for some users

Requested features

4 requests
  • More free boosters and power-ups
  • Ability to skip difficult levels
  • Clearer explanation of game mechanics
  • Improved reward system for completing levels

Link Four

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Mahjong Journey®

One-time10
  • Special Offer$0.99
  • Superior Deal$0.99
  • Handful of Diamonds$1.99
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  • Mega Deal$1.99
  • Array of Diamonds$4.99
  • Super Deal$4.99
  • Cushion of Diamonds$9.99
  • Hyper Deal$9.99
  • Sack of Diamonds$19.99
  • Special Deal$19.99
None

Link Four

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Mahjong Journey® free?
Mahjong Journey® is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Link Four free?
Link Four is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Mahjong Journey® or Link Four have ads?
Mahjong Journey® shows ads; Link Four does not.
Which is updated more often, Mahjong Journey® or Link Four?
Mahjong Journey® ships an update monthly, and Link Four every 4 months. Most recently, Mahjong Journey® was updated on November 13, 2026 and Link Four on November 12, 2026.

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