# JJ麻将 vs Mahjong Stand

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Mahjong Stand at none against JJ麻将's 44. JJ麻将's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume 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 Stand asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for JJ麻将 against 4.6 for Mahjong Stand. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 192 and 508 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 70% of JJ麻将's written reviews are positive against 66% of Mahjong Stand's.

JJ麻将 ships an update every 2 months, Mahjong Stand every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | JJ麻将 | Mahjong Stand |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (192 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jj/id601750163/reviews)** | [4.6 (508 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mahjong-stand-alone/id985880059/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 192 | **508** |
| Positive reviews | **70.1% of reviews** | 65.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 6 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 892 MB | 97 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [JJWorld(Beijing) Network Technology Company Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/472885643) | [Hangzhou Moxing Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/673576239) |

## 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 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 JJ麻将 free?

JJ麻将 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, JJ麻将 or Mahjong Stand?

JJ麻将 is rated higher. JJ麻将 averages 4.7 out of 5 from 192 ratings, while Mahjong Stand averages 4.6 from 508 ratings.

### Do JJ麻将 or Mahjong Stand have ads?

Mahjong Stand shows ads; JJ麻将 does not.

### Which is updated more often, JJ麻将 or Mahjong Stand?

JJ麻将 ships an update every 2 months, and Mahjong Stand every 6 weeks. Most recently, JJ麻将 was updated on September 25, 2026 and Mahjong Stand on September 24, 2026.

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