Comparison

Optimum vs Mahjong Mamas

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

Head to head
About

Optimum

Stream live TV, manage DVR recordings, and explore an extensive On Demand library on any screen. This app offers a sleek interface for easy content discovery and allows for picture-in-picture viewing while browsing. It's designed for Optimum Video subscribers to enjoy their favorite programs anywhere, anytime.

Highlights
  • Watch Live TV and browse guide
  • Access On Demand library
  • TV to GO feature for remote viewing
  • Picture-in-picture video player
  • Schedule and manage Cloud DVR recordings
  • View scheduled and recorded lists
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Turn every screen into a TV with the Optimum app, designed for Optimum Video subscribers. Enjoy your favorite live TV while on the go plus, manage your DVR recordings and browse our extensive On Demand library from any room in your home, all on the app. Features: Sleek new interface and easier content discovery. Watch: • Watch Live TV and browse your your entire TV guide and channel lineup • Browse and access our On Demand library directly from the app • With the TV to GO feature, watch programs from top networks anytime, anywhere • Use the picture in picture video player to watch content while browsing other sections of the Optimum app or multitasking on your device Record: • Schedule and manage your Cloud DVR recordings • View your scheduled and recorded lists • Manage scheduled and recorded programs Requirements: • Available content and features are based on your current programming package and premium service. Not all content is available to stream at this time. • An Optimum ID and Password • A WiFi or internet connection. Some features only available while connected to Optimum Internet at home • Visit optimum.net/app for more information *Some features not available in all areas. Privacy Policy : https://www.optimum.com/terms-of-service/privacy/Customer-Privacy/optimum-customer-privacy-policy Terms of Service: https://www.optimum.com/terms-of-service/residential/television/app

About

Mahjong Mamas

Organize Mahjong games and connect with fellow players. Easily create or join clubs, schedule game nights, and manage RSVPs. Features dedicated game chats and reminders to keep everyone informed and on track.

Highlights
  • Create or join Mahjong clubs
  • Schedule game nights with details
  • RSVP and claim seats at tables
  • Dedicated chat for each game
  • Game reminders and calendar integration
  • Club and member management tools
Features
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Mahjong Mamas Social Club is the app built for Mahjong players who want less group chat chaos and more tiles on the table. Whether you are running a weekly game night or organizing your first Mahjong meetup, Mahjong Mamas makes it easy to keep your crew connected and your schedule on track. Create or Join a Club Start your own Mahjong club or join an existing one with a simple invite code. Your club is your home base - members only, no strangers. Schedule Game Nights Admins can post upcoming games with date, time, location, and table count. Set up recurring games so your weekly tradition runs itself. RSVP and Claim Your Seat Players can browse upcoming games and claim a seat at the table. Admins see exactly who is in and can manage the roster. Mama Chat Each game has its own chat so players can coordinate, trash talk, and celebrate - all in one place. Game Reminders Get a push notification 24 hours before a game you have signed up for, so you never miss your turn to pung. Add to Calendar One tap adds a game to your Google Calendar so it lives right where your schedule lives. Club Management Admins can manage members, regenerate invite codes, and set up recurring game templates. Owners can promote trusted members to admin. Host Paid Games and Lessons Running a paid tournament, a teaching session, or a ticketed event? Club owners can set a price per seat, and players pay securely in the app when they claim their spot. Payouts go straight to the club's linked bank account - no more chasing Venmo or crumpled cash. Built by Mahjong players, for Mahjong players. May your tiles always be in your favor.

Screenshots

Optimum4 screens
Mahjong Mamas4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Mahjong Mamas at 100% against Optimum's 15%. Mahjong Mamas also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.5) and update cadence (weekly vs every 4 months). Optimum's advantage is ratings volume (29K vs 17). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Mahjong Mamas holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Optimum has 29K ratings behind it against 17, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 15% of Optimum's written reviews are positive against 100% of Mahjong Mamas's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Optimum ships an update every 4 months, Mahjong Mamas weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Optimum versus Mahjong Mamas: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOptimumMahjong Mamas
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (29K ratings)5.0 (17 ratings) — better
Positive reviews14.5% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings29K — better17
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS14.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size36 MB66 MB
Age rating17+9+
DeveloperCSC Holdings, LLC.Greenberg Labs

Customer experience

Optimum

All ratings27,252 ratings
Positive87.7%
Neutral4.0%
Negative8.3%
Written reviews241 reviews
Positive14.5%
Neutral7.1%
Negative78.4%

Mahjong Mamas

All ratings17 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Optimum

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Live TV not working on multiple devices
  • Guide not showing full program information
  • Inability to record shows from the app

Requested features

4 requests
  • Bring back old app's functionality
  • Improve channel guide and search
  • Add remote control capabilities
  • Allow casting to non-smart TVs

Mahjong Mamas

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Optimum

No in-app purchases

None

Mahjong Mamas

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Optimum free?
Optimum is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Mahjong Mamas free?
Mahjong Mamas is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Optimum or Mahjong Mamas?
Mahjong Mamas is rated higher. Optimum averages 4.5 out of 5 from 29K ratings, while Mahjong Mamas averages 5.0 from 17 ratings.
Do Optimum or Mahjong Mamas have ads?
Neither Optimum nor Mahjong Mamas shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Optimum or Mahjong Mamas?
Optimum ships an update every 4 months, and Mahjong Mamas weekly. Most recently, Optimum was updated on November 7, 2026 and Mahjong Mamas on October 31, 2026.

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