# 明星捕鱼 vs Mahjong Stand

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Mahjong Stand at none against 明星捕鱼's 12. 明星捕鱼's advantage is chart position (#140 vs unranked) and ratings volume (3.3K vs 508). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. 明星捕鱼 sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Mahjong Stand asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for 明星捕鱼 against 4.6 for Mahjong Stand. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 明星捕鱼 has 3.3K ratings behind it against 508, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 66% and 66% positive.

明星捕鱼 ships an update monthly, Mahjong Stand every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | 明星捕鱼 | Mahjong Stand |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (3.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/31/id501306812/reviews) | [4.6 (508 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mahjong-stand-alone/id985880059/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3.3K** | 508 |
| Positive reviews | **66.2% of reviews** | 65.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Best chart rank | **#140** | — |
| Size | 285 MB | 97 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [International Games System Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/402387648) | [Hangzhou Moxing Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/673576239) |

## What reviewers say

### 明星捕鱼

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/31/id501306812)

**Currently charting:** #140 Top Grossing · Board, #188 Top Grossing · Casino (US App Store)

Experience a fun and engaging mahjong game featuring celebrity voiceovers and a variety of gameplay modes. Play with friends online or join quick matches with thousands of players. Enjoy exclusive celebrity content and daily rewards.

**Highlights:** Celebrity voiceovers, Mahjong and fishing games, Real-time multiplayer matching, Private friend rooms, Daily rewards and currency, Quick 3-minute matches

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 一把鑽石 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 明星加值服務 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 明星儲值商品 | $0.99 | one-time |
| ｉ幣大柴神 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 一袋鑽石 | $3.99 | one-time |
| 一大包鑽石 | $9.99 | one-time |
| 鑽石大轉盤 | $9.99 | one-time |
| 明星儲值商品 | $9.99 | one-time |
| 明星儲值商品 | $39.99 | one-time |
| 明星儲值商品 | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun game to play
- 🎨 Good game design
- 💡 Interesting gameplay features

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent disconnections and crashes
- 🤖 Unfair gameplay mechanics
- 💰 Aggressive monetization tactics
- 🕰️ Slow gameplay and short time limits

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezing and closing unexpectedly
- Incorrect scoring and payouts
- Connectivity issues causing loss of progress

**Requested features**

- Ability to play with friends
- More character options
- Improved matchmaking system
- Reduced advertisements


### Mahjong Stand

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mahjong-stand-alone/id985880059)

Experience the unique flavor of Sichuan mahjong with this standalone game. Enjoy beautiful graphics, realistic voiceovers, and a smooth gameplay experience that captures the essence of Sichuan culture.

**Highlights:** Sichuan mahjong gameplay, Unique Sichuan flavor, Cultural immersion, Simple operation, Beautiful graphics, Realistic voiceovers

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Good for learning Mahjong
- 👍 Suitable for beginners
- 👍 Offline play available
- 👍 Can practice and improve skills
- 👍 Simple and clean interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- 😠 Intrusive and unclosable ads
- 😠 Ads disrupt gameplay
- 😠 Forced ads upon entry
- 😠 Ads redirect to other platforms
- 😠 Game requires internet to start

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes frequently
- Game gets stuck on ads
- App freezes and becomes unresponsive
- Bug during preparation for杠爆 (no response)
- Bug with remaining tiles (cannot 'piao')

**Requested features**

- Premium version to remove ads
- Option to view past rounds
- Adjust difficulty to be less punishing
- Clarify scoring for specific hands (e.g.,幺九份)
- Add multiplayer/online mode


## Frequently asked questions

### Is 明星捕鱼 free?

明星捕鱼 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Mahjong Stand free?

Mahjong Stand is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, 明星捕鱼 or Mahjong Stand?

明星捕鱼 and Mahjong Stand are both rated 4.6 out of 5 on the App Store, from 3.3K and 508 ratings respectively.

### Do 明星捕鱼 or Mahjong Stand have ads?

Both 明星捕鱼 and Mahjong Stand show ads.

### Which is updated more often, 明星捕鱼 or Mahjong Stand?

明星捕鱼 ships an update monthly, and Mahjong Stand every 6 weeks. Most recently, 明星捕鱼 was updated on September 23, 2026 and Mahjong Stand on September 24, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*