Comparison

Riichi Mahjong vs Poker Berlin

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

Head to head
About

Riichi Mahjong

Experience authentic Japanese Riichi Mahjong with comprehensive tutorials, customizable rule sets, and engaging singleplayer and multiplayer modes. Practice your skills with advanced AI or in a unique discard reading game mode. Enjoy AR mode for an immersive experience and save/share replays.

Highlights
  • Learn to play tutorials
  • Multiplayer and singleplayer
  • Multiple AI opponents
  • Configurable rule sets
  • Replay saving and sharing
  • Augmented Reality (AR) mode
  • Guess the wait game mode
Features
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Authentic Japanese mahjong with riichi mechanics and dora tiles. - Learn how to play: Tutorials and game instructions for new players. - Multiplayer and singleplayer modes. - Multiple AIs with different play styles. - Configurable rule sets: Play with official JPML, EMA, or WRC rules. Or define your own rules. - Replay functionality: Save replays of any game. Replays can be watched with fast forward and rewind. You can also jump into play mode at any point during the replay and try to finish the hand differently. - Share replays: Share your saved replays directly from the game and send them to your friends. Open the shared replay files with the game to watch or save the replay. - Special moves: Undo your last turn, look for tiles, or flip the table! - AR Mode: Devices that support augmented reality can enable this mode to play as if on a real table. - Guess the wait: Special game mode to practice your discard reading skills. Try to guess what tiles your opponents need to win.

About

Poker Berlin

Features
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Poker Berlin is a clean, fast No-Limit Texas Hold'em game you play against AI opponents. No accounts, no ads getting in the way, no real-money gambling. Just poker. WHAT YOU CAN DO - AI Arena: sit down at a 6-max table against sharp, pot-odds-aware poker bots. Pick your difficulty and grind. - Create your own: build custom characters with a face and a personality, then play them at your table. They think and trash-talk in character. - Track your Poker ELO: every decision is graded on quality, not luck, so your rating reflects how well you actually play. - Grow your bankroll: buy in, win chips, and unlock higher stakes as you improve. Run low? Top up for free. PLAY MONEY ONLY All chips are virtual practice chips. There is no real-money wagering and nothing to cash out. Built for players who want to sharpen their game or just enjoy a quick, good-looking hand of Hold'em.

Screenshots

Riichi Mahjong4 screens
Poker Berlin4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Poker Berlin at none against Riichi Mahjong's 5. Poker Berlin also leads on ads (none vs shown). Riichi Mahjong's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.0). On price 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. Riichi Mahjong sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Poker Berlin asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Riichi Mahjong versus Poker Berlin: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRiichi MahjongPoker Berlin
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (447 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews78.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings447 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS13.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size127 MB1 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperFlyout Studios LLCMax Hager

Bugs and requests

Riichi Mahjong

Reported bugs

11 issues
  • Dora calculation seems wrong
  • Game times out around 4 million points
  • Keys stop working
  • Save file did not contain a valid mahjong game
  • Powers don't work anymore
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  • Bug with furi ten indication
  • High temperatures in CPU area on M1 Macbook Air
  • iBoot Panic error on M1 Macbook Air
  • Problems declaring hands furiten
  • Not counting a 13 orphans hand as tenpai
  • Textures too low def

Requested features

11 requests
  • Hold zoom option with reset button
  • Yaku explanations in French
  • One-page illustrated yaku patterns
  • Setting to hide best discards and winning tile count
  • 3 player mode
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  • Custom tile designs and board variations
  • Tournaments and trophies/collectibles
  • Additional camera angles
  • Online game with worldwide players
  • Counter for online gamers
  • Permanent camera control

Poker Berlin

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Riichi Mahjong

One-time5
  • Small Tip$0.99
  • Medium Tip$1.99
  • Custom tile designs$1.99
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  • Large Tip$4.99
  • Huge Tip$9.99
None

Poker Berlin

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Riichi Mahjong free?
Riichi Mahjong is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Poker Berlin free?
Poker Berlin is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Riichi Mahjong or Poker Berlin have ads?
Riichi Mahjong shows ads; Poker Berlin does not.

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