Comparison

Mahjong Ta vs Jade Table

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

Head to head
About

Mahjong Ta

Experience a fast-paced, arcade-inspired Mahjong game with a unique 16-tile variant. Enjoy strategic gameplay, intelligent bot opponents, and satisfying visual effects. Unlock competitive multiplayer after honing your skills in solo mode.

Highlights
  • 16-tile Mahjong variant
  • Smart bot opponents
  • Arcade-style visuals
  • Portrait & landscape support
  • Advanced claims and melds
  • Daily game limit for free players
  • Multiplayer matchmaking
Features
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Mahjong Ta is a modern, arcade-inspired take on classic Mahjong—built for fast games, strategic depth, and satisfying rewards. Designed around a 16-tile hand variant, Mahjong Ta delivers quicker rounds while preserving the skill, timing, and decision-making that Mahjong players love. Whether you’re practicing solo or preparing for competitive tables, every match feels dynamic and engaging. GAME FEATURES 16-Tile Mahjong Variant A streamlined rule set for faster games without sacrificing strategy. Smart BOT Opponents Play against intelligent bots with individual profiles, names, and win/loss records. Arcade-Style Visuals Neon highlights, smooth animations, responsive layouts, and satisfying tile effects. Portrait & Landscape Support Optimized layouts for phones and tablets in any orientation. Advanced Claims & Melds CHI, PUNG, KONG, RON, plus special first-draw melds: BEAUTY – Collect all dragon tiles NEWS – Collect all wind tiles and draw a bonus tile Win Conditions Standard meld + pair wins 7 Pairs winning hand Winning from draw or discard (RON) Turn Timers & Animations Clear indicators for active players, claim windows, and countdown timers. TOKENS & PROGRESSION Earn Tokens by Playing Gain tokens for claims, special melds, and winning games. Daily Game Limit Free players can enjoy up to 8 games per day—designed to encourage balanced play and fair competition. Premium Upgrade Remove ads Disable daily game limits Enjoy unlimited Mahjong sessions In-App Store Buy token packs Unlock Premium permanently Restore purchases anytime PLAYER PROFILES & STATS Persistent Profiles Track wins, losses, and token balance across sessions. BOT Profiles Each bot has its own name and performance history. Competitive Unlock Multiplayer access unlocks after proving skill in single-player mode. MULTIPLAYER READY Multiplayer matchmaking is prepared and gated for fair and competitive play. Mahjong Ta blends classic Mahjong strategy with modern arcade energy—perfect for quick sessions, skill mastery, and competitive play. Play smart. Play fast. Play Mahjong Ta.

About

Jade Table

Features
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Jade Table is the definitive American Mahjong app - built from the ground up for NMJL-style play by a player who knows the game. PLAY YOUR WAY - Solo game against AI opponents (Beginner, Intermediate, Expert) - Local multiplayer: up to 4 players on the same WiFi network - Online multiplayer via Game Center: play friends anywhere - Full Charleston, Joker rules, and claim priority: all enforced SCAN YOUR CARD Photograph your annual NMJL card and Jade Table reads it automatically. Your patterns stay on your device - private, secure, and ready every game. YOUR IRL COMPANION Bring Jade Table to your Tuesday club: - Hand Tracker: tap your tiles, see which hands are still alive - Odds Calculator: real-time probability for every pattern - Dead Hand Detector: know when a hand is mathematically gone - Charleston Tracker: guided pass flow with timer - Post-Game Analysis: "What did everyone need?" after every game KEEP SCORE Built-in session scorekeeper for IRL play. Track wins, payments, and running totals. Export your session summary when you're done. BEAUTIFULLY CRAFTED Hand-illustrated tile set with ivory linen texture and navy engraving linework. Every tile — from 1 Bam to the Peacock Joker - designed to feel like a premium physical set. REPLAY & PRACTICE Review every game move-by-move in the Replay Viewer. Practice hand recognition in timed flashcard mode. CLUB TOOLS Create your group, track member stats across sessions, and see lifetime leaderboards within your club. No ads. No subscription required for core play. Your data stays on your device. Jade Table. Beautifully American. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Mahjong Ta4 screens
Jade Table4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Jade Table at none against Mahjong Ta's shown. Jade Table also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs monthly). Mahjong Ta's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, in-app purchases 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. Mahjong Ta sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and Jade Table sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Mahjong Ta ships an update monthly, Jade Table every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Mahjong Ta versus Jade Table: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMahjong TaJade Table
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.2 (5 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings5 — better—
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 4 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size31 MB38 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBadztechBrett Wilson

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Mahjong Ta

One-time4
  • Mahjong Ta - 60 Game Tokens$0.99
  • Mahjong Ta - 180 Game Tokens$2.99
  • Mahjong Ta -Ads Free Unlimited$4.99
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  • Mahjong Ta - 500 Game Tokens$5.99
5 purchases

Jade Table

Subscriptions1
  • Jade Table Club$2.991 Month
One-time4
  • Neon Tile Set$1.99
  • Minimal Tile Set$1.99
  • Ivory Tile Set$1.99
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  • Jade Tile Set$1.99

Questions

Is Mahjong Ta free?
Mahjong Ta is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Jade Table free?
Jade Table is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Mahjong Ta or Jade Table have ads?
Mahjong Ta shows ads; Jade Table does not.
Which is updated more often, Mahjong Ta or Jade Table?
Mahjong Ta ships an update monthly, and Jade Table every 4 days. Most recently, Mahjong Ta was updated on October 3, 2026 and Jade Table on October 25, 2026.

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