# ZOOKEEPER BATTLE vs Let's Mahjong

ZOOKEEPER BATTLE and Let's Mahjong both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 70% of Let's Mahjong's written reviews are positive against 51% of ZOOKEEPER BATTLE's. Let's Mahjong also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). ZOOKEEPER BATTLE's advantage is update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ZOOKEEPER BATTLE sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Let's Mahjong sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for ZOOKEEPER BATTLE against 4.6 for Let's Mahjong. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 577 and 823 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 51% of ZOOKEEPER BATTLE's written reviews are positive against 70% of Let's Mahjong's.

ZOOKEEPER BATTLE ships an update every 4 weeks, Let's Mahjong every 2 months. Both last shipped on November 1, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | ZOOKEEPER BATTLE | Let's Mahjong |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (577 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zookeeper-battle/id548270497/reviews) | **[4.6 (823 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lets-mahjong/id933694165/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 577 | **823** |
| Positive reviews | 50.5% of reviews | **69.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 158 MB | 159 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [KITERETSU INC.](https://appshunter.io/developer/400412887) | [Greenery](https://appshunter.io/developer/353430957) |

## What reviewers say

### ZOOKEEPER BATTLE

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zookeeper-battle/id548270497)

Engage in fast-paced puzzle battles by matching animals to deplete your opponent's life. Master chains, utilize lucky animals, and invite friends for bonuses in this action-packed game.

**Highlights:** Match three or more animals vertically or horizontally, Battle by earning ATTACK and DEFENSE points, 30-second rounds with LIFE depletion, Invite friends for in-game bonuses, Master active chains for combos, Utilize lucky animals for double points

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Shuffle (x5) | $0.99 | one-time |
| Power Bottle | $0.99 | one-time |
| Platinum Gacha Medal×1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Platinum Gacha Medal | $2.99 | one-time |
| Power Bottles (x6) | $3.99 | one-time |
| Power Bottles (x12) | $6.99 | one-time |
| Platinum Gacha Medals (x5) | $9.99 | one-time |
| Power Bottle (x30) | $15.99 | one-time |
| Power Bottle (x35) | $15.99 | one-time |
| Platinum Gacha Medals (x11) | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 Cute and colorful graphics
- ⚔️ Engaging match-3 battle gameplay
- 🕹️ Fun and addictive
- 🌟 Long-running game with updates
- 👥 Multiplayer functionality

**What reviewers complain about**

- ⏱️ Restrictive energy/play time system
- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases
- 🤖 Unbalanced matchmaking and AI
- 🔌 Frequent connection/server issues
- 🐛 Bugs and glitches

**Reported bugs**

- Rewards not being properly awarded
- Frequent crashes and login issues
- Event data taking too long to load
- Incorrect time limits in battles

**Requested features**

- Add more game modes and challenges
- Improve energy/play time system
- Implement a fair matchmaking system
- Introduce a trading/gifting system
- Add more customization options


### Let's Mahjong

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lets-mahjong/id933694165)

Experience a classic Hong Kong Mahjong game set in the 1970s. Play online, in freeplay, or challenge mode against 100 unique characters with distinct personalities and strategies. Track your progress with updated rankings and utilize special items to gain an advantage.

**Highlights:** 1970s Hong Kong style Mahjong, Online multiplayer, Freeplay mode, Challenge mode, 100 unique characters, Updated player rankings, Special in-game items

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Double Gain | $0.99 | one-time |
| Map－Corridor | $0.99 | one-time |
| Map－Marketplace | $0.99 | one-time |
| Map－Public Estate | $0.99 | one-time |
| Map－Playground | $0.99 | one-time |
| Map－Cheung Chau | $0.99 | one-time |
| Map－Typhoon Shelter | $0.99 | one-time |
| Map－Factory | $0.99 | one-time |
| Map－The Peak | $0.99 | one-time |
| Map－Clock Tower | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth gameplay
- 👍 Authentic HK mahjong experience
- 🎨 Great graphics and style
- 🕹️ Engaging online play
- 🧠 Helpful for learning mahjong

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and crashes
- 💸 Ads and in-app purchases
- 🔌 Connectivity issues
- 📏 Limited customization options
- 🤔 Confusing UI/UX in some areas

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to win even with a full hand
- Onscreen tips not disappearing
- Challenges not working as expected
- Crashes when checking wiki or continuing a challenge
- Server connection issues and timeouts

**Requested features**

- Ability to customize private rooms
- More scoring/rule variations
- Offline play mode
- Improved tutorial and learning resources
- Support for accessibility features


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ZOOKEEPER BATTLE free?

ZOOKEEPER BATTLE is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Let's Mahjong free?

Let's Mahjong is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, ZOOKEEPER BATTLE or Let's Mahjong?

Let's Mahjong is rated higher. ZOOKEEPER BATTLE averages 4.5 out of 5 from 577 ratings, while Let's Mahjong averages 4.6 from 823 ratings.

### Do ZOOKEEPER BATTLE or Let's Mahjong have ads?

Both ZOOKEEPER BATTLE and Let's Mahjong show ads.

### Which is updated more often, ZOOKEEPER BATTLE or Let's Mahjong?

ZOOKEEPER BATTLE ships an update every 4 weeks, and Let's Mahjong every 2 months. Most recently, ZOOKEEPER BATTLE was updated on November 1, 2026 and Let's Mahjong on November 1, 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.*