Comparison

Mahjong la vs CELLO PULSE

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

Head to head
About

Mahjong la

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
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"Mahjong la" is a multi-functional and easy-to-use Mahjong Calculator App Currently, only support Hong Kong style Mahjong Features: Easy Login - Integrated Apple ID, Google, Facebook, Twitter login functions, save time and effort - Privacy-conscious users can choose "Anonymous Login" without submitting any information Dark & Light UI theme Record the scores and process of the whole game - Turn on the "Tracking circle wind" function, you can know the current circle wind and your seat wind - "Pay for all self-drawn losses"(包自摸), "Multiple Hits"(一炮多響), "False Mahjong"(詐糊) are available for counting Custom Rules - Support "Half Cung"(半銃) & "Full Cung"(全銃) - Customize Faan-Score table, Self-drawn multiple, Min & Max Faan - Support Jackpot Game Sync - Game status and records will be displayed on each player’s mobile phone simultaneously Friends Leaderboard - A list shows the total scores of you and your friends Quick Join Game - You can simply scan the QR Code to join the game Support more than 4 players game - Too many friends? It doesn't matter! There is a "Switch Seat" function, which allows more than 4 players to take turns to play Game Summary - There will be a summary at the end of each game Game History - You can check the summary of the last 5 games SUBSCRIPTION PRICING Our subscription options include: - An annual subscription with a 1-month free trial - A lifetime subscription which is paid by a one-time payment Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://mahjongla.win/privacy.html

About

CELLO PULSE

Features
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CELLO PULSE is a rhythm and pitch calibration instrument designed specifically for cello practice. It integrates pitch training, tuning, and tempo control into a coherent practice system, helping players build stable pitch awareness and a reliable sense of time through long-term use. Unlike teaching-oriented applications, CELLO PULSE is closer to a professional device placed on a music stand. It does not instruct or rush. It provides clear and dependable references only when you need them. Sight Singing The sight-singing function centers on the staff, presenting note positions to help beginners establish a direct connection between note names, pitch, and notation. During practice, a target note is displayed on the staff, guiding the player or learner to identify and internalize the correct pitch position. Two input methods are supported: Performance Mode: the system automatically detects the played pitch and provides real-time feedback. Manual Mode: notes are selected through touch interaction, enabling pure auditory and score-reading training. This mode is suitable for situations without an instrument or when reinforcing theoretical memory. Training content is based on first position fundamentals, covering the full range of natural notes and gradually extending into higher registers. Through consecutive correct recognition, a steady practice rhythm is formed, subtly guiding the player toward higher positions and more refined pitch control. Tuning The tuning function is designed for pitch calibration before and during practice. It supports independent selection and real-time pitch deviation display for the four cello strings: C, G, D, and A, assisting in synchronizing the ear with physical playing gestures. In tuning mode, the system automatically identifies the closest string based on the detected frequency, reducing unnecessary interaction and interruption. The tuning process remains minimal and unobtrusive, preserving practice continuity. Tempo The tempo module centers on visual timekeeping, simulating the motion of a mechanical metronome to provide a stable and perceivable temporal reference. Through a dynamic needle and rhythmic pulse, it helps players develop a bodily sense of time rather than relying on intrusive audio cues. Quick switching between commonly used tempos and precise BPM adjustment are supported, making it suitable for slow practice, technical training, and rhythmic calibration.

Screenshots

Mahjong la4 screens
CELLO PULSE4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: CELLO PULSE at none against Mahjong la's 2. CELLO PULSE also leads on ads (none vs shown). Mahjong la's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). On price 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 la sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per year. CELLO PULSE asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
Mahjong la versus CELLO PULSE: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMahjong laCELLO PULSE
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size84 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKiu Cheong Choi博 寇

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Mahjong la

Subscriptions1
  • One Year VIP Membership1 Month trial$2.991 Year
One-time1
  • VIP Forever$18.99
None

CELLO PULSE

No in-app purchases

Questions

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

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