Comparison

Pinoy Mahjong vs Red Mahjong

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

Head to head
About

Pinoy Mahjong

Experience a single-player game simulating Filipino-style Mahjong rules. Features include various scoring hands, special moves like 'Rob the Snag', and a comprehensive tutorial for new and experienced players.

Highlights
  • Filipino Mahjong rules implementation
  • Special hands like Seven Pairs and Full Flush
  • Unique moves like Rob the Snag
  • In-game HELP button for object information
  • Comprehensive tutorial on Filipino Mahjong
  • Realistic table and tile visuals
Features
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The definitive Filipino Mahjong experience. Experience the Filipino Mahjong tradition in a beautifully crafted game for iPhone, iPad, and Mac. Built around the authentic rules played in homes across the Philippines, Pinoy Mahjong combines timeless strategy with modern design, intelligent opponents, premium visuals, and the polish of a game crafted with care. Whether you grew up playing around the family table or you're discovering Pinoy Mahjong for the first time, you'll enjoy authentic gameplay, intelligent computer opponents, beautiful handcrafted tables, and the timeless strategy that has made this one of the Philippines' favorite games for generations. Built with care, Pinoy Mahjong faithfully recreates the rules, atmosphere, and excitement of the classic Filipino game—without casino mechanics or real-money gambling. Authentic Filipino Mahjong Play with the rules and scoring Filipino players know and expect, including: • Chow, Pong, Kang, Secret and Snag • Rob the Snag • Seven Pairs • 1-to-9 Straight • Flores bonuses • Jackpot play • Traditional winning patterns Every hand presents new opportunities to read the table, manage risk, and build the perfect winning combination. Designed for Every Player Whether you're learning the game or have years of experience, Pinoy Mahjong makes every session enjoyable. • Helpful tutorials and learning guides • In-game rule reminders • Smooth, intuitive gameplay • Intelligent computer opponents • Fast, responsive controls Play a quick hand in a few minutes or settle in for a longer strategy session. Beautifully Crafted Every part of Pinoy Mahjong has been designed to create a warm, inviting experience inspired by Filipino Mahjong gatherings. Enjoy: • Beautiful high-resolution graphics • Premium table themes • Smooth animations • Rich sound effects • Hand History and end-of-hand review • Game Center achievements • Reliable save and progress tracking Play Anywhere No internet connection is required. Play whenever you like, whether you're relaxing at home, traveling, or taking a quick break during the day. Built for the Filipino Mahjong Community Pinoy Mahjong isn't a generic Mahjong game with a different name. It's built specifically around the Filipino version of the game, preserving the rules, traditions, and style of play that generations have enjoyed. Our goal is simple: create the finest digital version of authentic Filipino Mahjong available anywhere. Download Pinoy Mahjong today and experience the strategy, tradition, and excitement of the Philippines' favorite Mahjong game.

About

Red Mahjong

Play various Mahjong styles online against real players or AI. Learn strategy, improve your rating, and enjoy 24/7 gameplay. Supports Hong Kong, Riichi, and Red Mahjong for 2-4 players.

Highlights
  • Play online with real players
  • Train against AI bots
  • Supports Hong Kong Mahjong
  • Supports Japanese Riichi
  • Supports Red Mahjong
  • 24/7 availability
  • Skill and rating system
Features
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FREE Red Mahjong app - play mahjong online on your iPhone or iPad with real mahjong players or training bots. Play mahjong 24/7, chat, compete and improve your skills and rating! Mahjong variations supported: Hong Kong mahjong, Japanese Riichi, and Red Mahjong for 2-4 players. Originated in China, Mahjong is a rich game of strategy that you can learn and start playing in minutes! Like many card games (e.g. gin rummy), mahjong is about drawing a tile and discarding a tile while collecting sets. All you need in Mahjong is to assemble 4 sets of 3 tiles and one pair. Sets can be a sequence of 3 tiles (called chow) or 3 tiles of a kind (called pung). Red Mahjong is an online game, so an Internet connection is required. WIFI connection is not strictly necessary - Red Mahjong will play well even with slow 3G connection. Red Mahjong app automatically reconnects you if your connection gets lost. Moves are timed. If moves are not made in the allotted time, a standard pick-and-discard move will be made for you.

Screenshots

Pinoy Mahjong4 screens
Red Mahjong2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Red Mahjong at 71% against Pinoy Mahjong's 37%. Red Mahjong also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 16.0). Pinoy Mahjong's advantage is rating (4.7 vs 4.2) and ratings volume (2.3K vs 116). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Pinoy Mahjong sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and Red Mahjong sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Pinoy Mahjong holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pinoy Mahjong has 2.3K ratings behind it against 116, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 37% of Pinoy Mahjong's written reviews are positive against 71% of Red Mahjong's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pinoy Mahjong ships an update every 3 months, Red Mahjong every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Pinoy Mahjong versus Red Mahjong: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPinoy MahjongRed Mahjong
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (2.3K ratings) — better4.2 (116 ratings)
Positive reviews37.0% of reviews70.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings2.3K — better116
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, MaciPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS16.011.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size55 MB93 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperRotate Games, LLCBPS Software

Customer experience

Pinoy Mahjong

All ratings2,273 ratings
Positive91.6%
Neutral2.9%
Negative5.5%
Written reviews138 reviews
Positive37.0%
Neutral10.9%
Negative52.2%

Red Mahjong

All ratings116 ratings
Positive79.3%
Neutral4.3%
Negative16.4%
Written reviews82 reviews
Positive70.7%
Neutral9.8%
Negative19.5%

Bugs and requests

Pinoy Mahjong

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Screen resizing issues on newer devices
  • Crashing/freezing after updates
  • Inconsistent Chow/Pong/Kang functionality

Requested features

4 requests
  • Multiplayer mode
  • Ability to rearrange tiles
  • Option to reveal other players' tiles
  • Music/podcast playback while gaming

Red Mahjong

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Pinoy Mahjong

One-time5
  • Basic Chip Package$0.99
  • Double Chip Package$1.99
  • Quad Chip Package$3.99
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  • Double Quad Chip Package$7.99
  • Waiting Wizard Tool2 variants$9.99
2 purchases

Red Mahjong

One-time2
  • Set of 2 $Tickets$2.99
  • Set of 7 $Tickets$9.99

Questions

Is Pinoy Mahjong free?
Pinoy Mahjong is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Red Mahjong free?
Red Mahjong is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Pinoy Mahjong or Red Mahjong?
Pinoy Mahjong is rated higher. Pinoy Mahjong averages 4.7 out of 5 from 2.3K ratings, while Red Mahjong averages 4.2 from 116 ratings.
Do Pinoy Mahjong or Red Mahjong have ads?
Neither Pinoy Mahjong nor Red Mahjong shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Pinoy Mahjong or Red Mahjong?
Pinoy Mahjong ships an update every 3 months, and Red Mahjong every 2 months. Most recently, Pinoy Mahjong was updated on November 11, 2026 and Red Mahjong on November 2, 2026.

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