Report updated Apr 1, 2026
Moonlight Mahjong
v4.0.3Casual puzzle gamers who enjoy Mahjong Solitaire and are looking for either a relaxing, non-competitive experience or a strategic, arcade-style challenge.
What Is Moonlight Mahjong?
Launched Sep 17, 2018
Updated Mar 2026
What users think iIndependent intel reports to help builders create better apps or enhance existing ones. Still in beta, accuracy and relevancy get better every day. For informational purposes only.
What does it look like?
What are the key features?
Allows users to tilt, turn, and zoom into the game board for a 3D perspective on Mahjong Solitaire.
Includes Scramble (timed vs AI), Challenge (strategic), Puzzle (classic), and Relaxation (no pressure) modes.
An automated opponent used in Scramble and Challenge modes to provide a competitive experience.
What do users think? iIndependent intel reports to help builders create better apps or enhance existing ones. Still in beta, accuracy and relevancy get better every day. For informational purposes only.
“Recent user voice shows a excited sentiment. Users appreciate relaxing gameplay, but report aggressive advertising.”
What Users Love
Just super relaxing to play.
Pain Points
Ads after every level.
High confidence · 99 reviews available
How is it ranked?
| Category | Chart | Rank | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Board | Paid | #63 | NEW |
| Puzzle | Paid | #76 | ▼13 |
What are the pros and cons?
Pros
- Unique 3D interface
- Long-standing brand heritage
- High user ratings
Cons
- Aggressive ad frequency
- AI imbalance
- Technical stability issues
What is the market outlook?
Growth Opportunities
- Introduce subscription tier
- Improve AI difficulty scaling
- Add meta-progression
Market Threats
- Market saturation
- Declining sentiment
- Competition from meta-heavy games
Who competes with Moonlight Mahjong?
The Nemesis
Mahjong Solitaire: Classic
★4.8 (49K)BitMango, Inc.
Dominant market leader in the classic Mahjong Solitaire sub-genre with massive user overlap and high engagement.
Dominant market leader in the classic Mahjong Solitaire sub-genre with massive user overlap and high engagement.
Contenders
Mahjong Solitaire (Ad-Free)
GASP Mobile Games Inc
Direct competitor offering a high-fidelity classic Mahjong experience with similar board variety and daily challenges.
Direct competitor offering a high-fidelity classic Mahjong experience with similar board variety and daily challenges.
Mahjong Epic
★4.7 (12K)Kristanix AS
Long-standing competitor focusing on the same core puzzle-solving loop and relaxing gameplay aesthetic.
Long-standing competitor focusing on the same core puzzle-solving loop and relaxing gameplay aesthetic.
Offers a more narrative-driven, meta-progression approach to the classic Mahjong Solitaire format.
Daily Challenges
Focuses on the 'travel' and 'collection' meta-game loop, attracting users who enjoy the tile-matching mechanic but want more visual variety.
City Pass Adventure
Peers
The gold standard for classic Mahjong Solitaire, providing a clean, ad-supported, and highly polished experience.
Daily Challenges
Adjacent sub-genre (tile-matching) that captures the 'relaxation' and 'aesthetic' appeal of Moonlight Mahjong.
Zen Room Decoration
High-growth tile-matching game that competes for the same 'quick session' casual gaming time.
Progressive World Map
Tile Master 3D: Matching Games
HIGGS TECHNOLOGY CO., LIMITED
Popular tile-matching game that shares the same casual puzzle demographic.
Popular tile-matching game that shares the same casual puzzle demographic.
New Kids on the Block
Rising popularity by combining traditional Mahjong with garden-decoration meta-elements.
Netflix Exclusive Content Integration
Leverages modern UI/UX trends to attract younger casual gamers to the tile-matching space.
Narrative Adventure
What are the key takeaways?
Moonlight Mahjong is a exciting games app that is free with in-app purchases. With a 4.8/5 rating from 473.5K reviews, it excites its users from users. Users particularly appreciate relaxing gameplay, though aggressive advertising remains a common concern.
Best for: Casual puzzle gamers who enjoy Mahjong Solitaire and are looking for either a relaxing, non-competitive experience or a strategic, arcade-style challenge.
How much does it cost?
Model: freemium
Uses a classic 'Lite vs Paid' model to monetize through a low-barrier entry price, focusing on ad-removal as the primary value proposition.
iOS Version
4.0.3
Android Version
1.7.1
Release Date
Sep 17, 2018
iOS Price
$1.99
Android Price
Free
Developer
Midnight Martian