Mahjong Time Multiplayer vs Mahjong Ta
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Mahjong Time Multiplayer
Engage in real-time multiplayer Mahjong matches against players worldwide. Explore diverse rule sets including MCR, RCR, HK, Taiwanese, American, and European styles. Join the largest online community for this classic tile-matching game.
- Play against real players 24/7
- Supports MCR, RCR, HK, Taiwanese, American, and European styles
- Global online Mahjong community
- Multiple Mahjong rule variations
- Real-time multiplayer matches
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Mahjong Time is the premier online mahjong community in the world. Play against other players 24/7. Mahjong Time offers real online mahjong. Play all styles of mahjong including MCR(Chinese Official), RCR(Japanese rules), HK(Hong Kong), Taiwanese(TW)and American Style(NMJL Card 2012) and European styles.
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.
- 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
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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.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Mahjong Ta at 3.2 against Mahjong Time Multiplayer's 2.4. Mahjong Ta also leads on review sentiment (33% vs 20%). Mahjong Time Multiplayer's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (45 vs 5). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model 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
Both are free to download. Mahjong Time Multiplayer sells 14 one-off in-app purchases and Mahjong Ta sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Mahjong Ta holds the better App Store score, 3.2 against 2.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Mahjong Time Multiplayer has 45 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 20% of Mahjong Time Multiplayer's written reviews are positive against 33% of Mahjong Ta's.
Mahjong Time Multiplayer ships an update every 2 months, Mahjong Ta monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Mahjong Time Multiplayer | Mahjong Ta |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.4 (45 ratings) | 3.2 (5 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 20.0% of reviews | 33.3% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 45 — better | 5 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 8.0 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 119 MB | 31 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Jingle Prize, Inc | Badztech |
Customer experience
Mahjong Time Multiplayer
Mahjong Ta
Bugs and requests
Mahjong Time Multiplayer
Reported bugs
38 issues- App won't allow registration
- Unable to delete account
- Icons on the bottom left have no information
- Cannot create an account
- Password rejections during registration
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- Unable to register an account using iPad
- Terrible interface, dark color, small cards
- App doesn't function properly
- Developers have stopped updating the app
- Impossible to register, name/email/password issues
- Cannot figure out how to use the app to invite friends
- Couldn't make an account, oversized display
- Won't let me start, cannot create a new account
- Getting on doesn't work correctly
- Can't get by sign up screen, display too big, no scrolling
- Sign up window zoomed in, cannot create account
- Missing panel showing tiles played, statistics, full screen
- Winners pre-determined
- Getting error messages when trying to register
- Will not allow creation of a username
- XML error code/script full of errors during registration
- Cannot join as guest, account deleted message
- Tiles are too small to play on phone, cannot maneuver tiles
- Application blocks after each game
- Does not work properly since last update
- Cannot sign in as guest
- Cannot log in, returns to blank login screen
- Game has glitches, cannot press Mahjong button when winning
- Problem with tile exchange and discarding
- Cannot arrange tiles
- Cannot join a room, won't allow me
- Cannot choose tiles, cannot sort tiles
- Impossible to get past the sign in screen
- Stopped seeing game listings
- Stopped letting me join games
- Takes turns away, discards wrong tiles
- Cannot see tiles during Charleston
- Does not take tiles I pick
Requested features
5 requests- Add option to change minimum scores
- Add membership purchase option
- Allow manual arrangement of tiles
- Make tiles appear larger for iPhone players
- Add a help screen and assistance
Mahjong Ta
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Mahjong Time Multiplayer
- 200 Golden Coins$1.99
- 2000 Dragon Chips$1.99
- 500 Golden Coins$4.99
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- 5000 Dragon Chips$4.99
- VIP Monthly$7.99
- 1000 Golden Coins$9.99
- 10'000 Dragon Chips$9.99
- 5000 Golden Coins$24.99
- 50000 Dragon Chips$24.99
- 5000 Golden Coins$39.99
- 50000 Dragon Chips$39.99
- 10000 Golden Coins$49.99
- 15000 Golden Coins$74.99
- 10000 Golden Coins$79.99
Mahjong Ta
- 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
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