# Mahjong Shifu

> Mahjong Shifu (iPhone/iPad app by Shanghai Lingsihuan Information Technology Co.,Ltd.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mahjong-shifu/id6802187571 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Shanghai Lingsihuan Information Technology Co.,Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/6802187573)
- Category: Education
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 17.0 · 30 MB
- Languages: American English, Dutch, French (France), German (Germany), Chinese (Simplified, China), Chinese (Traditional, Taiwan)
- Released: 2026-08-27
- Data updated: 2026-10-01

## What is Mahjong Shifu?

Want to learn Mahjong, but feel overwhelmed by the tiles, hand shapes, and rhythm of the table?

Mahjong Shifu teaches Chinese Mahjong through guided, interactive quests. Follow Shifu Bao from your first tile to real table decisions, with clear explanations, visual examples, helpful hints, and immediate feedback.

YOU WILL LEARN TO:

• Recognize Characters, Bamboo, Dots, Winds, and Dragons
• Follow the basic rhythm of drawing and discarding
• Understand sequences, triplets, pairs, and winning hand structures
• Practice Chi, Pung, Kong, and the discard that follows a call
• Identify ready hands, useful tiles, and winning tiles
• Make decisions in guided table-practice scenarios
• Explore Mahjong history, etiquette, and cultural stories in Tea Table Treasures
• Learn how to prepare the walls, seats, dealer, and opening setup

FREE LESSONS AND THE COMPLETE JOURNEY

Complete the first six beginner challenges for free. A one-time In-App Purchase permanently unlocks the complete Foundation journey, including advanced strategy lessons, guided table practice, and the table setup guide.

No subscription. Restore Purchases is supported.

PRIVACY-FRIENDLY BY DESIGN

• No account required
• No advertising or cross-app tracking
• Learning progress stays on your device
• In-App Purchases are securely handled by Apple

Mahjong rules and terminology can vary by region, table, and house rules. Mahjong Shifu focuses on practical Chinese Mahjong foundations that help beginners approach a real table with greater confidence.

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Mahjong Foundation Unlock | $6.99 | one-time |


## Is Mahjong Shifu safe?

Not enough ratings yet to assess Mahjong Shifu.

## Is Mahjong Shifu legit?

Mahjong Shifu appears legitimate, with a few gaps. The AppsHunter Legitimacy Score for Mahjong Shifu is 65 out of 100 points across 7 verification signals from App Store and developer data.


## Version history (last 2 releases)

### 1.1 — 2026-09-05

This update adds full French, German, and Dutch localization. It also improves localized text, button layouts, and background ambience volume stability.

### 1.0 — 2026-08-28

No release notes.

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