NMJL Online vs Mahjong Lens
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
NMJL Online
Experience the official online version of the National Mah Jongg League's tabletop game. Play against others or AI, customize your game with themes and tile sets, and access a detailed tutorial. Requires the physical annual card and an online game membership to play online.
- Online multiplayer matches
- Play against AI opponents
- Interactive tutorial for new players
- Customizable themes and tile sets
- AI can take over for dropped players
- Optional voice and sound effects
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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
Mahjong Lens
Effortlessly calculate mahjong scores by scanning winning hands with your phone. Track game progress, customize rules to match your playstyle, and review past games and statistics. Never manually count points again.
- Scan winning hands for automatic scoring
- Track game progress and player scores
- Fully customizable scoring rules
- Manual score adjustments
- Game history and performance statistics
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Mahjong Lens is the simplest way to calculate mahjong scores and points! Scan Winning Hands Instantly Simply take a photo of the winning hand and let the app automatically calculate scores. No more manual counting or rulebook debates. Smart Score Tracking No chips? No problem! See who’s winning, who’s catching up, and how the game evolves over time. Fully Customizable Rules Playing with house rules? No problem. Customize scoring rules and game settings to match your table exactly. Manual Adjustments Need to tweak a score? Easily edit results at any time. Game History & Stats Review past games and track long-term performance.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Mahjong Lens at 5.0 against NMJL Online's 1.8. On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. NMJL Online sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Mahjong Lens sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Mahjong Lens holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 2 respectively.
| Parameter | NMJL Online | Mahjong Lens |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.8 (4 ratings) | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 4 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | — | Weekly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 118 MB | 36 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Quicksilver Software, Inc. | Andrew Huang |
In-app purchases
NMJL Online
- Online Subscription (Monthly)$4.991 Month
- Online Subscription (Quarterly)$12.993 Months
- Online Subscription (Yearly)$49.991 Year
- 1-Mo Subscription, NonRenewing$4.99
- 3-Mo Subscription, NonRenewing$12.99
- 1-Yr Subscription, NonRenewing$49.99
Mahjong Lens
- Full Access$4.99
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