Comparison

iBridgePlus vs PVMahjong

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

Head to head
About

iBridgePlus

Play bridge offline with a powerful AI engine. Offers multiple game modes and bidding systems, with an assist mode for beginners. Customize bidding systems with in-app purchases.

Highlights
  • Offline bridge play
  • Advanced AI engine
  • Rubber, Chicago, Teams of Four modes
  • Assist mode for beginners
  • Multiple bidding systems support
  • Customizable bidding systems
  • In-app documentation and videos
Features
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Everything you could possibly want from a Bridge App. Play Rubber, Chicago or Teams of Four, with NO RELIANCE on an Internet connection. One of the World’s top Bridge Artificial Intelligence engines, wrapped in a user-friendly interface. FREE to download and sample all the features, this App will challenge the most experienced players, while the ‘Assist’ mode will teach and guide the novice. 40,000+ users playing 120,000+ hands daily, and universal 5* reviews (read them!!) show that we must be doing something right! "Simply Outstanding" Justin & Barbara Hackett - current English and German Internationals. • iBridgePlus Assist - for beginners and intermediate players, iBridgePlus Assist is your Bridge teacher in the room. “Assist” will tap you on the shoulder when you are about to make an incorrect bid or card play, and will give you hints and explanations when you are unsure of what to do.(Free trial included) • You ONLY play on your own, (always as South) with the Bridge Engine playing as your partner North and also opponents East/West. • Set North to bid like your favourite partner, and you can set East West to use a different bidding system, to simulate your most feared opponents • Support for SAYC, Acol, 2/1, Precision Club and Standard American / Danish / French / German / Italian / Swiss bidding systems, at basic, intermediate and advanced levels. • Be free from internet connections - play whenever you want, wherever you want. • Alter My System - this module enables you to tweak, adjust, or completely redesign your bidding system to behave exactly as you would like it. Save and share your bidding system with others (in-app purchase required). • Comprehensive in-app documentation and video presentations to help you use and make the most out of this all-encompassing app. • FREE to download and evaluate - every user gets 24 trial hands to play (over and over ... and over if you want) • FREE 24 hands of Assist

About

PVMahjong

This app offers a Mahjong tutor and AI sparring partners to help users learn and improve their game. Beginners can follow step-by-step hints, while intermediate players can test their skills by comparing their moves to the tutor's suggestions.

Highlights
  • AI Mahjong tutor
  • Three AI sparring partners
  • Step-by-step hints for beginners
  • Hint toggle for intermediate players
  • Babcock rules implementation
  • Technique practice and verification
Features
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Learn and improve Mahjong with an AI tutor, smart hints, and challenging opponents. PVMahjong helps beginners learn step by step while giving experienced players powerful AI partners for practice and strategy training. Features: * Interactive Mahjong tutor with guided hints * Practice against 3 AI opponents * Compare your moves with AI recommendations * Learn scoring, defense, and tile efficiency * Babcock Mahjong rules * Offline play with a clean, simple interface Train, practice, and improve your Mahjong skills hand by hand.

Screenshots

iBridgePlus4 screens
PVMahjong3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: iBridgePlus at 4.4 against PVMahjong's 3.7. iBridgePlus also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (81% vs 54%). PVMahjong's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5). On price, update cadence 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. iBridgePlus sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. PVMahjong asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

iBridgePlus holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: iBridgePlus has 8.1K ratings behind it against 23, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 81% of iBridgePlus's written reviews are positive against 54% of PVMahjong's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iBridgePlus ships an update every 6 weeks, PVMahjong every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
iBridgePlus versus PVMahjong: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriBridgePlusPVMahjong
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (8.1K ratings) — better3.7 (23 ratings)
Positive reviews81.2% of reviews — better54.2% of reviews
Number of ratings8.1K — better23
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size82 MB16 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperBreva Bridge Card Game LtdJianfeng Wu

Customer experience

iBridgePlus

All ratings7,947 ratings
Positive86.6%
Neutral6.9%
Negative6.6%
Written reviews309 reviews
Positive81.2%
Neutral9.1%
Negative9.7%

PVMahjong

All ratings23 ratings
Positive60.9%
Neutral13.0%
Negative26.1%
Written reviews24 reviews
Positive54.2%
Neutral16.7%
Negative29.2%

Bugs and requests

iBridgePlus

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions
  • Inconsistent behavior when using 'Undo' feature

Requested features

4 requests
  • Ability to review bidding and all hands after play
  • More customization options for bidding system
  • Improved explanations for computer's bidding and play
  • Undo/redo functionality for bidding and play

PVMahjong

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

5 purchases

iBridgePlus

One-time5
  • 24 Hand Assist Top Up$0.99
  • 100 Hand Top Up$0.99
  • Alter My System$11.99
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  • Buy Assist Forever$15.99
  • Lifetime subscription$40.99
None

PVMahjong

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is iBridgePlus free?
iBridgePlus is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PVMahjong free?
PVMahjong is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, iBridgePlus or PVMahjong?
iBridgePlus is rated higher. iBridgePlus averages 4.4 out of 5 from 8.1K ratings, while PVMahjong averages 3.7 from 23 ratings.
Do iBridgePlus or PVMahjong have ads?
PVMahjong shows ads; iBridgePlus does not.
Which is updated more often, iBridgePlus or PVMahjong?
iBridgePlus ships an update every 6 weeks, and PVMahjong every 2 months. Most recently, iBridgePlus was updated on November 1, 2026 and PVMahjong on October 29, 2026.

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