# JJ麻将 vs Mahjong (single machine)

The clearest difference is rating: JJ麻将 at 4.7 against Mahjong (single machine)'s 2.0. JJ麻将 also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (192 vs 2). Mahjong (single machine)'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 44) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, review sentiment, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. JJ麻将 sells 38 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Mahjong (single machine) asks for nothing beyond the download.

JJ麻将 holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: JJ麻将 has 192 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 70% of JJ麻将's written reviews are positive against 67% of Mahjong (single machine)'s.

JJ麻将 ships an update every 2 months, Mahjong (single machine) every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | JJ麻将 | Mahjong (single machine) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (192 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jj/id601750163/reviews)** | [2.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mahjong-single-machine/id738881888/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **192** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | **70.1% of reviews** | 67.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 892 MB | 85 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [JJWorld(Beijing) Network Technology Company Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/472885643) | [Xi'an Tongqi Communication Science&Technology Co.,Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/647757803) |

## What reviewers say

### JJ麻将

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jj/id601750163)

This app offers a comprehensive collection of Mahjong games, featuring diverse regional variations and professional tournament modes. Players can enjoy fair, skill-based matches against real opponents or create private rooms to play with friends.

**Highlights:** Diverse Mahjong gameplay (e.g., Sichuan, Hebei, Shenyang), Professional tournaments and competitions, Real player versus real player matches, Free private room creation for friends, Skill-based gameplay

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

**In-app purchases (38)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 黄金卡-连续包月 | $3.99 | per month |
| 周礼包 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 6元礼包 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 60元宝 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 50元宝 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 3元礼包 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 特惠礼包 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 新无限嗨玩初级版 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 时来运转1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 活动礼包 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 新手特权礼包_3元 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 嗨玩卡_6元 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 20元宝 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 储钱罐6元礼包 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 12元礼包 | $1.99 | one-time |
| 120元宝 | $1.99 | one-time |
| 18元礼包 | $2.99 | one-time |
| 储钱罐20元礼包 | $2.99 | one-time |
| 好运18卡 | $2.99 | one-time |
| 180元宝 | $2.99 | one-time |
| 嗨玩卡_18元 | $2.99 | one-time |
| 成长基金 | $2.99 | one-time |
| 30元礼包 | $3.99 | one-time |
| 300元宝 | $3.99 | one-time |
| 月礼包 | $3.99 | one-time |
| 新无限嗨玩进阶版 | $4.99 | one-time |
| 50元礼包 | $6.99 | one-time |
| 500元宝 | $6.99 | one-time |
| 680元宝 | $9.99 | one-time |
| 雀神之路优惠版 | $9.99 | one-time |
| 雀神之路（麻将战令进阶版） | $12.99 | one-time |
| 100元礼包 | $14.99 | one-time |
| 周年庆活动-秒杀 | $19.99 | one-time |
| 周年庆活动-秒杀 | $29.99 | one-time |
| 1980元宝 | $29.99 | one-time |
| 周年庆活动-秒杀 | $39.99 | one-time |
| 包年会员 | $39.99 | one-time |
| 周年庆活动-秒杀 | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Very fun and interesting
- 👍 Good for leisure and entertainment
- 👍 Smooth gameplay
- 👍 Beautiful design
- 👍 Easy to use

**What reviewers complain about**

- 😞 Terrible game mechanics
- 😞 Unfair game mechanics
- 😞 Poor network performance
- 😞 Frequent disconnections
- 😞 Slow gameplay

**Reported bugs**

- Fuzhou Mahjong has been removed
- Identity verification issues for users outside of China
- Cannot enter free tables due to persistent matching
- Game crashes frequently
- Network issues and disconnections

**Requested features**

- Add Fuzhou Mahjong back
- Add friend rooms for iOS
- Add circle wind and door wind in national standard Mahjong
- Display total points in the settlement screen for national standard Mahjong
- Allow skipping or accelerating animations in earning gold matches


### Mahjong (single machine)

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mahjong-single-machine/id738881888)

Enjoy a classic tile-matching puzzle game on your iOS device. This standalone application offers challenging AI opponents and a visually appealing interface, requiring no login or internet connection to play.

**Highlights:** Offline play, No login required, Advanced AI opponents, High efficiency, Save electricity, Exquisite graphics

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is JJ麻将 free?

JJ麻将 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Mahjong (single machine) free?

Mahjong (single machine) is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, JJ麻将 or Mahjong (single machine)?

JJ麻将 is rated higher. JJ麻将 averages 4.7 out of 5 from 192 ratings, while Mahjong (single machine) averages 2.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do JJ麻将 or Mahjong (single machine) have ads?

Mahjong (single machine) shows ads; JJ麻将 does not.

### Which is updated more often, JJ麻将 or Mahjong (single machine)?

JJ麻将 ships an update every 2 months, and Mahjong (single machine) every 3 weeks. Most recently, JJ麻将 was updated on September 25, 2026 and Mahjong (single machine) 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.*