Comparison

NMJL Online vs Pattern Pop

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

NMJL Online

Features
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Play Official NMJL Mah Jongg versus other players online or polish your skills against seven different AI players. Includes a detailed interactive tutorial for new players. Each year since 1937, the National Mah Jongg League has mailed out cards containing their "Official Standard Hands and Rules" for the year. In the spring, members eagerly await the arrival of the new card, which brings fresh challenges for players. Now, the National Mah Jongg League has created NMJL Online(tm), its very own official online version of the tabletop game. Anyone with the official annual card plus an online game membership can play NMJL Online. Select from several colorful visual themes and four beautiful tile sets. Optional male and female voices and sound effects help players keep up the pace. If three friends aren’t available to play, meet new friends in the lobby or select from a wide range of AI players to add to your game. In addition, if a player drops out or loses their Internet connection, AI players can take over and keep the game moving until the original player is able to re-join. Downloading the app is free. Those without a membership can still play through the tutorial. In order to play the online game, however, you must purchase the physical card and online game membership from the National Mah Jongg League. An Internet connection is also required. This app includes auto-renewing subscription options and is offered under the terms of the standard Apple End-User License Agreement, which may be viewed here: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/. Additional details of our Terms of Service may be viewed here: https://faqs.nmjlonline.com/legal/NMJL-Online_Terms-of-Service.html

About

Pattern Pop

A minimalist tile-matching puzzle game with over 100 levels. Tap groups of identical tiles to clear the board and reach target scores. Enjoy a calm, ad-free experience with no timers or distractions.

Highlights
  • 100+ levels
  • Completely ad-free
  • No internet required
  • No account or tracking
  • Clean black-and-white aesthetic
  • Optional tip jar
Features
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Pattern Pop is a minimalist tile-matching puzzle for iPhone. Tap groups of identical tiles to clear the board. No timers. No ads. No drama. Just the quiet satisfaction of a clean sweep. Pattern Pop is the puzzle game for people who hate puzzle games. No candy. No timers. No ads. No energy bars. No notifications begging you to come back. Just a grid of patterned tiles and the quiet satisfaction of clearing them. HOW TO PLAY Tap groups of 3 or more matching tiles to clear them from the board. The bigger the group, the higher your score. Reach the target score before you run out of moves. FEATURES • 100+ levels • Completely ad-free — forever • No internet connection required • No account, no login, no tracking • Clean black-and-white aesthetic • Optional tip jar to support development WHO IT’S FOR If you love Tetris but want something slower and more deliberate — Pattern Pop was made for you. Each level is a small, solvable problem. No luck. No pay-to-win. Just pattern recognition and a little strategy. Built by a solo developer. Every level hand-crafted. Every pixel intentional. Download Pattern Pop and find your focus.

Screenshots

NMJL Online4 screens
Pattern Pop4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: NMJL Online at Free against Pattern Pop's $1.99. NMJL Online also leads on iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). On ads, in-app purchases and device support 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

NMJL Online is free to download; Pattern Pop costs $1.99 up front. NMJL Online sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Pattern Pop sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
NMJL Online versus Pattern Pop: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNMJL OnlinePattern Pop
PriceFree — better$1.99
Rating—5.0 (6 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—6 — better
Update frequency—Weekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Paid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size118 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperQuicksilver Software, Inc.Tony Ferraro

In-app purchases

6 purchases

NMJL Online

Subscriptions3
  • Online Subscription (Monthly)$4.991 Month
  • Online Subscription (Quarterly)$12.993 Months
  • Online Subscription (Yearly)$49.991 Year
One-time3
  • 1-Mo Subscription, NonRenewing$4.99
  • 3-Mo Subscription, NonRenewing$12.99
  • 1-Yr Subscription, NonRenewing$49.99
4 purchases

Pattern Pop

One-time4
  • Small Tip$0.99
  • Medium Tip$2.99
  • Large Tip$4.99
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  • Buy Me a Coffee$7.99

Questions

Is NMJL Online free?
NMJL Online is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Pattern Pop free?
Pattern Pop costs $1.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Do NMJL Online or Pattern Pop have ads?
Neither NMJL Online nor Pattern Pop shows ads.

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