# ACROSS Timely vs Mahjong la

The clearest difference is rating: Mahjong la at 5.0 against ACROSS Timely's 1.0. ACROSS Timely's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Mahjong la sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per year. ACROSS Timely asks for nothing beyond the download.

Mahjong la holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 5 weeks. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | ACROSS Timely | Mahjong la |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/across-timely/id1475405547/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mahjong-la/id1568116468/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 35.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 20 MB | 84 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [MAN KI CHU](https://appshunter.io/developer/1186248209) | [Kiu Cheong Choi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1079246310) |

## What reviewers say

### ACROSS Timely

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/across-timely/id1475405547)

Get real-time bus arrival estimates for multiple Hong Kong public transport operators. Covers KMB, NWFB, CTB, LWB, NLB, and MTRB routes at any bus stop.

**Highlights:** Real-time bus arrival estimates, Supports KMB, NWFB, CTB, LWB, NLB, MTRB routes, Covers all bus stops, Estimated arrival times

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Mahjong la

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mahjong-la/id1568116468)

This app helps track Mahjong game scores and processes, supporting various custom rules and player counts. It offers simultaneous game syncing across devices and a friends leaderboard. Users can choose anonymous login or integrate social accounts.

**Highlights:** Hong Kong style Mahjong scoring, Customizable rules and Faan tables, Real-time game syncing, Friends leaderboard, Supports over 4 players, Game history and summary

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| One Year VIP Membership | $2.99 | per year |
| VIP Forever | $18.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ACROSS Timely free?

ACROSS Timely is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Mahjong la free?

Mahjong la is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, ACROSS Timely or Mahjong la?

Mahjong la is rated higher. ACROSS Timely averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Mahjong la averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do ACROSS Timely or Mahjong la have ads?

Mahjong la shows ads; ACROSS Timely does not.

### Which is updated more often, ACROSS Timely or Mahjong la?

ACROSS Timely ships an update every 5 weeks, and Mahjong la every 5 weeks. Most recently, ACROSS Timely was updated on November 3, 2026 and Mahjong la on November 3, 2026.

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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.*