# Mahjong Time Multiplayer vs Mahjong Ta

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Mahjong Time Multiplayer | Mahjong Ta |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.4 (45 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mahjong-time-multiplayer/id527623731/reviews) | **[3.2 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mahjong-ta/id1543237069/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **45** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 20.0% of reviews | **33.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 119 MB | 31 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Jingle Prize, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/527623734) | [Badztech](https://appshunter.io/developer/521696690) |

## What reviewers say

### Mahjong Time Multiplayer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mahjong-time-multiplayer/id527623731)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

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

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 200 Golden Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| 2000 Dragon Chips | $1.99 | one-time |
| 500 Golden Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| 5000 Dragon Chips | $4.99 | one-time |
| VIP Monthly | $7.99 | one-time |
| 1000 Golden Coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| 10'000 Dragon Chips | $9.99 | one-time |
| 5000 Golden Coins | $24.99 | one-time |
| 50000 Dragon Chips | $24.99 | one-time |
| 5000 Golden Coins | $39.99 | one-time |
| 50000 Dragon Chips | $39.99 | one-time |
| 10000 Golden Coins | $49.99 | one-time |
| 15000 Golden Coins | $74.99 | one-time |
| 10000 Golden Coins | $79.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Plays against real people
- 🚀 Fast gameplay
- 🤔 Challenging gameplay
- 👍 Good graphics
- 👍 Well-made and managed

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Unable to register/sign up
- 🐛 Account deletion issues
- 🐛 Small tiles, hard to see
- 🐛 Poor UI/UX
- 🐛 Dark color scheme

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- 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

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mahjong-ta/id1543237069)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Mahjong Ta - 60 Game Tokens | $0.99 | one-time |
| Mahjong Ta - 180 Game Tokens | $2.99 | one-time |
| Mahjong Ta -Ads Free  Unlimited | $4.99 | one-time |
| Mahjong Ta - 500 Game Tokens | $5.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Mahjong Time Multiplayer free?

Mahjong Time Multiplayer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Mahjong Ta free?

Mahjong Ta is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Mahjong Time Multiplayer or Mahjong Ta?

Mahjong Ta is rated higher. Mahjong Time Multiplayer averages 2.4 out of 5 from 45 ratings, while Mahjong Ta averages 3.2 from 5 ratings.

### Do Mahjong Time Multiplayer or Mahjong Ta have ads?

Mahjong Ta shows ads; Mahjong Time Multiplayer does not.

### Which is updated more often, Mahjong Time Multiplayer or Mahjong Ta?

Mahjong Time Multiplayer ships an update every 2 months, and Mahjong Ta monthly. Most recently, Mahjong Time Multiplayer was updated on October 26, 2026 and Mahjong Ta on October 3, 2026.

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