# NMJL Online vs The Winning Hand

The clearest difference is rating: The Winning Hand at 5.0 against NMJL Online's 1.8. On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. NMJL Online sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and The Winning Hand sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $6.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

The Winning Hand holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 2 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | NMJL Online | The Winning Hand |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.8 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nmjl-online/id6476651173/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-winning-hand/id6802114562/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **4** | 2 |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 10 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 118 MB | 81 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Quicksilver Software, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/489670248) | [American Mah Jongg Association, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1802764600) |

## What reviewers say

### NMJL Online

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nmjl-online/id6476651173)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Online Subscription (Monthly) | $4.99 | per month |
| Online Subscription (Quarterly) | $12.99 | per 3 months |
| Online Subscription (Yearly) | $49.99 | per year |
| 1-Mo Subscription, NonRenewing | $4.99 | one-time |
| 3-Mo Subscription, NonRenewing | $12.99 | one-time |
| 1-Yr Subscription, NonRenewing | $49.99 | one-time |


### The Winning Hand

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-winning-hand/id6802114562)

Play American Mah Jongg against AI opponents on your phone or tablet. Features include working the Charleston passes, calling discards, and building exposures. Offers casual and challenging bot difficulties with detailed explanations for dead hands.

**Highlights:** Play against three AI bots, Work Charleston passes and call discards, Build exposures and play to the last tile, Casual or challenging bot difficulty, Explanations for dead hands, Two tile designs: traditional and large font

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Complete Access | $6.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is NMJL Online free?

NMJL Online is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is The Winning Hand free?

The Winning Hand is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, NMJL Online or The Winning Hand?

The Winning Hand is rated higher. NMJL Online averages 1.8 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while The Winning Hand averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do NMJL Online or The Winning Hand have ads?

Neither NMJL Online nor The Winning Hand shows ads.

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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.*