# Mahj Call: American Mahjong — Learn & Practice Mah Jongg

> Learn and play American Mahjong with AI and online multiplayer. (iPhone/iPad app by Benjamin Raju.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mahj-call-american-mahjong/id6805994232 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Benjamin Raju](https://appshunter.io/developer/1883550206)
- Category: Games, Education, Board, Family
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.80/5 from 224 App Store ratings · 6 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 17.0 · 175 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-09-14
- Data updated: 2026-11-04
- Monetization: freemium
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mahj-call-american-mahjong/id6805994232/reviews.md

## What is Mahj Call?

Learn American Mahjong one clear step at a time, then play real hands against friendly computer players with a Coach at your side.

LEARN
Twelve short visual lessons take you from the deal and the Charleston to calls, exposures, jokers and Mahjong. Every lesson is free.

PLAY
Play full hands against computer players. The Coach shows the hands your tiles can still make, and you choose how much help you want, from playing on your own to tips on what to discard.

THE DAILY HAND AND DAILY MAHJ PUZZLES
One short hand a day with the same tiles for everyone, plus three daily puzzles. See how you did on the weekly and monthly leaderboards.

PLAY WITH FRIENDS
Pick an @name, add your friends, and start a private online table in a couple of taps, with bots in any empty seat. Invite friends with a link or a table code, or set up a game for tonight or the same time every week.

EASY ON THE EYES
Original tile sets and mats, large tiles, Reduce Motion and VoiceOver support.

FREE AND MEMBERSHIP
Free: the lessons, the Daily Mahj Puzzles, the Coach, today's Mahjong Solitaire board, your first 3 Daily Hands, and three full hands, then one a day. A Mahj Call Membership adds unlimited hands, a new Daily Hand every day, Solitaire levels, and hosting online tables and scheduled games. Membership is an in-app purchase: annual (with a free trial when one is offered) or monthly. It renews automatically until you cancel in Settings. Mahj Call has no ads.

Player names are filtered, and you can report, hide or block other players.

Mahj Call is an independent product and is not affiliated with or endorsed by the National Mah Jongg League. Bring this year's card to your real table.

Terms of Use (EULA):
https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Privacy Policy:
https://mahjcall.com/privacy

## Key features

- Step-by-step visual lessons
- Play hands against AI
- AI Coach for tips
- Daily Mahjong puzzles
- Online multiplayer with friends
- Leaderboards
- Accessibility features

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Mahj Call Annual – First Year Offer | $39.99 | per year |
| Mahj Call Annual – 2-Week Trial | $39.99 | per year |
| Mahj Call Monthly | $5.99 | per month |
| Mahj Call Annual | $39.99 | per year |


## Chart rankings

- #122 in Top Free · Family (US App Store)
- #169 in Top Grossing · Board (US App Store)
- #97 in Top Grossing · Family (US App Store)

## Is Mahj Call safe?

Mahj Call: American Mahjong appears safe based on user ratings. The AppsHunter Safety Score for Mahj Call is 94 out of 100. This assessment is based on 224 user ratings, with an App Store average of 4.8 out of 5. Of 224 App Store ratings, 95.1% point to a safe experience, 3.1% suggest some concerns, and 1.8% point to a risky experience.

## Is Mahj Call legit?

Mahj Call: American Mahjong appears legitimate, with a few gaps. The AppsHunter Legitimacy Score for Mahj Call is 63 out of 100 points across 7 verification signals from App Store and developer data.

## Recent user reviews (6 of 6)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mahj-call-american-mahjong/id6805994232/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Well designed

*2026-10-25, version 1.6.1*

This app has been great to teach me American mahjong as I’m still new to it. The app is designed well and pretty and fun to use.

**Developer response:** Thank you, Cheryl! It’s great to hear the app is helping you learn American Mahjong. Being new to the game is exactly who we built it for. Keep going with the lessons and the Daily Hand, and if anything ever feels confusing, tap Write to us in Profile. Happy Mahj! – Ben

### 5/5 — Easy!

*2026-10-23, version 1.6.0*

Haven’t played online. Enjoying it very much.

**Developer response:** Thank you so much, Joni! So glad you’re enjoying it. If anything is ever confusing or there’s something you’d love to see, tap Write to us in Profile. I read every note myself. Happy Mahj! – Ben

### 5/5 — Great Game

*2026-10-12, version 1.4.0*

Beautifully designed and fun to play! I really enjoy the lessons and the way everything is clear and tiles easy to read.  I feel much more confident at reading the lines and hand selection

**Developer response:** Thank you so much! We put a lot of care into making the tiles easy to read and the lessons easy to follow, so this means a lot. We’re thrilled you’re feeling more confident reading the card and choosing a hand. Happy playing!

### 5/5 — Fun way to practice!

*2026-10-11, version 1.4.0*

I’m still learning American mahjong and this app has been a really great way to practice between games with my friends! Being able to play at my own pace helps me feel more comfortable with the tiles and deciding what to keep or discard. I highly recommend it if you play or want to learn mahj!!

**Developer response:** Thank you for recommending us! We’re so happy Mahj Call is helping you get more comfortable with the tiles and practice at your own pace. We hope that confidence carries over to your next game with friends!

### 5/5 — Love this app!

*2026-10-11, version 1.4.0*

I’ve tried a lot of other Mahjong apps and this is the first one where I truly enjoyed playing. I use the puzzles and coach everyday to help me practice and get ready for my weekly game

**Developer response:** Thank you so much! We’re so glad you’re enjoying Mahj Call and that the puzzles and coach have become part of your daily practice. Helping you feel more confident at your weekly game is exactly what we hoped for. Good luck at your next mahjong night!

### 1/5 — Don’t waste your time

*2026-10-10, version 1.4.0*

It looked promising but it’s difficult to use and poorly made. I think there are better mahj games out there. Don’t waste your time with this one

**Developer response:** Hi, I’m Ben, the developer behind Mahj Call. I’m sorry the app felt difficult to use, and thank you for giving it a try.

Making American Mahjong easy to learn and enjoy matters a lot to me. The app has guided lessons and Daily Puzzles to help you learn the rules and get familiar with the hands.

I’d really like to hear which parts were confusing so I can fix them. You can message me directly in the app under Profile → Send feedback, and I’ll write back.

## Frequently asked questions about Mahj Call

### How do I learn American Mahjong with Mahj Call?

Mahj Call offers twelve short, visual lessons covering everything from the deal and Charleston to calls, exposures, and Mahjong. All lessons are available for free.

### Can I play Mahj Call offline?

While the core learning lessons and daily puzzles can be accessed offline, playing full hands against computer players or with friends online requires an internet connection.

### Does Mahj Call have ads?

No, Mahj Call is ad-free. The developers have stated that the app contains no advertisements.

### What are the membership benefits in Mahj Call?

A Mahj Call Membership unlocks unlimited hands, a new Daily Hand each day, additional Solitaire levels, and the ability to host online tables and schedule games. Membership is an in-app purchase.

### How much does Mahj Call membership cost?

Membership options include a monthly plan at $5.99/month and an annual plan at $39.99/year. Several annual plans offer free trial periods ranging from 7 to 14 days.

### Is Mahj Call suitable for beginners?

Yes, Mahj Call is designed for learners, with free, step-by-step visual lessons that guide users from the basics to more advanced concepts of American Mahjong.

### How often is Mahj Call updated?

The app was last updated on November 3, 2026, indicating a recent update. Version 1.7.0 was released at that time.

### What devices support Mahj Call?

Mahj Call is supported on iPhone and iPad devices, making it accessible to a wide range of Apple users.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.7.0 — 2026-11-03

Play with your group. Add your friends, start a private table, and set up your game night right in the app.

A better online table. Online games now play on the same table you know from solo.

Climb the monthly leaderboard and see how you stack up. 

Challenge your friends. Share your Daily Hand and puzzle scores with your group.

Happy Mahjong!

### 1.6.1 — 2026-10-24

Your tiles stay in view. During the Charleston and while the Coach is open, your whole hand stays on screen, so you can see every tile while you pick your hand, pass and discard.

A better Coach. Pin the hand you're going for and it stays right above your tiles. Choose how much help you want, from playing on your own to tips on what to discard.

Fixed a bug with Joker and the coach. 

Thank you for your feedback! Enjoy :)

### 1.6.0 — 2026-10-20

Added a Daily Hand & Mahjong Solitaire 
New Leaderboard and points system 
Collect trinkets for the days you play, and each one brings a new tile set or mat.

Fixed bug that now now lets you call discards even if it does not match a line. Enjoy!

### 1.5.0 — 2026-10-13

See every call at the table clearly 
When another player calls a Pung or Kong, or swaps a Joker out of a set, you now see the exact tiles they put down, right on the table.

Plus fixes and small improvements throughout. Thank you for playing and for all your feedback!

### 1.4.0 — 2026-10-07

Updated feedback messaging and tile display.

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