Comparison

Pinoy Mahjong vs Permutations

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

Permutations

A competitive board game where players combine three dice using math operations to place tiles. The goal is to connect four of your tiles in a row to win.

Highlights
  • Combine 3 dice with math operations
  • Place tiles on a board
  • Connect 4 tiles to win
  • Competitive two-player gameplay
  • Original board game design
Features
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3 Dice, so many possibilities! Permutations is a competitive original board game by veteran game designer Pam Formato. Take turns with your opponent, combining 3 dice together with basic math operations to place your tile on the board. Connect 4 of your tiles in a row to win!

Screenshots

Pinoy Mahjong4 screens
Permutations4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Permutations at 100% against Pinoy Mahjong's 37%. Permutations also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 6) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). Pinoy Mahjong's advantage is ratings volume (2.3K vs 10). On price, ads and device support 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. Permutations asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Permutations holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pinoy Mahjong has 2.3K ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 37% of Pinoy Mahjong's written reviews are positive against 100% of Permutations's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pinoy Mahjong ships an update every 3 months, Permutations every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Pinoy Mahjong versus Permutations: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPinoy MahjongPermutations
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (2.3K ratings)5.0 (10 ratings) — better
Positive reviews37.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings2.3K — better10
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 4 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, MaciPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS16.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size55 MB119 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperRotate Games, LLCPam Formato

Customer experience

Pinoy Mahjong

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

Permutations

All ratings10 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

Permutations

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
None

Permutations

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Pinoy Mahjong free?
Pinoy Mahjong is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Permutations free?
Permutations is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Pinoy Mahjong or Permutations?
Permutations is rated higher. Pinoy Mahjong averages 4.7 out of 5 from 2.3K ratings, while Permutations averages 5.0 from 10 ratings.
Do Pinoy Mahjong or Permutations have ads?
Neither Pinoy Mahjong nor Permutations shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Pinoy Mahjong or Permutations?
Pinoy Mahjong ships an update every 3 months, and Permutations every 4 weeks. Most recently, Pinoy Mahjong was updated on November 2, 2026 and Permutations on October 10, 2026.

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