Comparison

麻雀の友 vs JhongCalc

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

Head to head
About

麻雀の友

Features
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麻雀の点数計算をするためのユーティリティです。実戦の麻雀における素早い点数計算を強力にサポートします。雀卓の隣に置いておくと便利です。 「○○符△飜 まではわかるけど点数が覚えられない」そんな方にオススメです。

About

JhongCalc

This utility app enhances the Japanese Mahjong experience by acting as a score display, calculator, and sheet manager. It offers strategic insights, automatic score calculation, and customizable rules. Export score sheets for further analysis.

Highlights
  • Score display with rank and score difference
  • Automatic score calculation
  • Multiple input methods for scores
  • Voice guidance for rounds
  • Record and sort score sheets
  • Customizable game rules
  • Export score sheets in CSV format
Features
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JhongCalc is a utility app for Japanese style MahJong game. It works as Score Display, Score Calculator and Score Sheet Manager. Put your iPad on the center of table and launch this app. You will be able to enjoy more comfortable Mahjong experience. Main Features • Score Display: JhongCalc shows not only the current score but also your rank and the difference from the top player. By grasping other player's scores, you will be able to play more strategic games. · Score Calculator: When someone wins, all you need to do is inputting the winning score. Other complicated calculation is processed automatically. In addition, you can chose input method from three ways: Direct, Constant and Wizard. ・Voice Guidance: At the start of each hands, voice guidance function announces the round number. ・Score Board: JhongCalc records all score of games and show you them. You can sort score sheets by total score, average score, winning rate or other element. · Customizability of rules: You can customize rules (starting score, winners' bonus etc.) as you like. · Export Score Sheet: You can export score sheetss in CSV format. You can view and share them with other spreadsheet apps. (Using this feature requires to purchase an Unlock limitation item.) *This app is free to use, but the functionality is limited to a maximum of four Mahjong players. In addition, advertisements are displayed when starting a game or saving game results. If you wish to continue using the app, please purchase a paid item to remove the restrictions. For details, please check the in-app store.

Screenshots

麻雀の友1 screens
JhongCalc4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: 麻雀の友 at none against JhongCalc's 1. 麻雀の友 also leads on ads (none vs shown). JhongCalc's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.0). 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. JhongCalc sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. 麻雀の友 asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

麻雀の友 ships an update every 8 months, JhongCalc every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
麻雀の友 versus JhongCalc: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter麻雀の友JhongCalc
PriceFreeFree
Rating—1.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—85.7% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 8 monthsEvery 7 months — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS26.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB10 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTadahisa MotookaTahito Aoki

In-app purchases

None

麻雀の友

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

JhongCalc

One-time1
  • Unlock Limitations$7.99

Questions

Is 麻雀の友 free?
麻雀の友 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is JhongCalc free?
JhongCalc is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do 麻雀の友 or JhongCalc have ads?
JhongCalc shows ads; 麻雀の友 does not.
Which is updated more often, 麻雀の友 or JhongCalc?
麻雀の友 ships an update every 8 months, and JhongCalc every 7 months. Most recently, 麻雀の友 was updated on October 27, 2026 and JhongCalc on October 24, 2026.

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