# Timekept vs Score Mahjong

The clearest difference is price: Score Mahjong at Free against Timekept's $2.99. Score Mahjong also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 26.0). Timekept's advantage is rating (4.5 vs 4.0) and ratings volume (17 vs 1). On ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Score Mahjong is free to download; Timekept costs $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Timekept holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Timekept has 17 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Timekept | Score Mahjong |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.5 (17 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timekept/id1156065589/reviews)** | [4.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/score-mahjong/id6762353259/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **17** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 95.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free** |
| Size | 8 MB | 24 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Philip Belesky](https://appshunter.io/developer/1156065588) | [SAMUEL GAGNON](https://appshunter.io/developer/1893904142) |

## What reviewers say

### Timekept

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timekept/id1156065589)

This app provides a simple, distraction-free timer for debates. It helps speakers and adjudicators manage speech times with visual cues and optional alerts, preventing phone lockouts. Supports a wide range of international debate formats.

**Highlights:** Simple debate timer interface, Prevents phone screen lock, Color-coded time indicators, Optional sound, vibration, and flash alerts, Supports numerous international debate styles, Designed for speakers and adjudicators

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Score Mahjong

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/score-mahjong/id6762353259)

Calculate scores for Chinese Official Mahjong (MCR) with this comprehensive tool. It automatically calculates scores, breaks down matched patterns, and tracks melds. Perfect for learning, settling disputes, or practicing hand recognition.

**Highlights:** MCR scoring patterns (1-88 points), Live hand suggestions, Auto score calculation with pattern breakdown, Open/concealed meld tracking, Complete scoring guide with examples, Offline functionality

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Timekept free?

Timekept costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Score Mahjong free?

Score Mahjong is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Timekept or Score Mahjong?

Timekept is rated higher. Timekept averages 4.5 out of 5 from 17 ratings, while Score Mahjong averages 4.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Timekept or Score Mahjong have ads?

Neither Timekept nor Score Mahjong shows ads.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*