POPLIGHT vs Mahjong Points
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
POPLIGHT
This app provides a convenient and affordable way to achieve the look of wall lighting without the complexities of traditional installation. It's ideal for renters concerned about damage and homeowners seeking a simpler, less expensive alternative.
- Easy installation
- No mess or expense
- Removable for renters
- Cost-effective for homeowners
- Protects security deposits
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Poplight is the deal wall light for those who want the convenience and look of wall lighting without the hassle, mess, or expense of installing traditional wall sconces. If you rent your space: Poplight won't risk your security deposit and easily removes when it's time to move (plus you can re-install Poplight at your next place). If you own your place: Poplight is easier and less expensive to install than traditional wall sconces.
Mahjong Points
Easily calculate scores for Hong Kong mahjong games. Simply tap your winning tiles, and the app automatically determines the fan, points, and who pays whom. It also maintains a running scoreboard for up to four players, with a glossary of scoring patterns.
- Automatic scoring by tapping tiles
- Detailed score breakdown
- Four-player running scoreboard
- Bilingual scoring pattern glossary
- Private and ad-free design
- Undo and season tracking
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MAHJONG POINTS The easy way to score Hong Kong mahjong. Tap the tiles in your winning hand and the app works out the fan, the points, and exactly who pays whom, then keeps a running four-player scoreboard for the whole night. Made for players who never learned to count the score. TAP YOUR TILES, GET THE SCORE Tap the real tiles you are holding and the winning patterns are detected automatically, from Common Hand and All Triplets to Full Flush and the big limit hands. A live readout shows your total fan and points as you build the hand. SEE EXACTLY WHY Tap the score for a full breakdown: every pattern that counted, the fan it is worth, and how the total converts to points. No more arguments at the table. HOW YOU WON Choose self-draw or by discard, set your seat wind and the round wind, and flag special wins like concealed hand, robbing the kong, last catch, or a heavenly or earthly hand. The result updates instantly. FOUR-PLAYER SCOREBOARD Record each win and every player's running total updates, with a leader crown, one-tap undo, and separate seasons to keep different nights apart. Tap any past hand to review the exact tiles it was made from. BILINGUAL REFERENCE A plain-language glossary of every scoring pattern, in English and Chinese, that you can search. Tap a pattern to load an example hand straight into the calculator. PRIVATE BY DESIGN No accounts, no network, no ads, and no data collected. Everything stays on your device. The app follows your phone's language automatically (English or Bahasa Indonesia). Works on iPhone and iPad.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: POPLIGHT at Free against Mahjong Points's $1.99. POPLIGHT also leads on ratings volume (113 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). Mahjong Points's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 1.7) and update cadence (every 2 days vs every 3 weeks). 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
POPLIGHT is free to download; Mahjong Points costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Mahjong Points holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: POPLIGHT has 113 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
POPLIGHT ships an update every 3 weeks, Mahjong Points every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | POPLIGHT | Mahjong Points |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $1.99 |
| Rating | 1.7 (113 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 7.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 113 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 2 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 117 MB | 10 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Poplight LLC | Gusti Benawi |
Customer experience
POPLIGHT
Mahjong Points
Bugs and requests
POPLIGHT
Reported bugs
74 issues- Lights not turning on/off
- App losing connection frequently
- Lights turning off by themselves
- Timer not working
- Grouping lights not working correctly
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- App not remembering settings
- Battery percentage inaccurate
- Lights unsyncing from app
- Bluetooth connectivity issues
- App crashing or freezing
- Error messages when using app
- Difficulty re-syncing lights
- Light temperature not adjustable
- App prompts to refresh constantly
- Back button inconsistent
- Lights get stuck on previous timer
- App controls only one of two lights
- Lights not responding to app commands
- App doesn't open to control screen
- Physical buttons on lamp are touchy
- Lights randomly unsynced
- Buttons not reactive, require multiple taps
- Cannot remove timer once set
- Cannot adjust hour setting on custom timer
- Grouping lights prevents individual control
- App doesn't show correct light color
- Support offered no solutions
- Lights not working without app
- App not working well
- Lights lose connection to app frequently
- Lights turn off unexpectedly
- Timer set to 30 mins but lights turn off
- Batteries fully charged but lights turn off
- Light temp feature not working
- Issues getting light to respond to connect to apps
- Level included was empty
- App has major problems with design
- Bluetooth got worse when grouped
- App is v1 and feels that way
- Only one person can connect to lights
- Basic bugs need to be fixed
- App is really glitchy
- Light temp is not warm enough
- App is near-impossible to use
- Have to delete and re-add lights every time
- Light not working after charging
- App can't find pop light via Bluetooth
- App is THE WORST
- Have to unsync and re-sync lights every day
- App not user-friendly
- Step after step to turn light on and off
- Main issue is light won't turn on/off outside app
- Takes multiple hits to turn on/off
- Warm setting is still very cool
- App design is more style over substance
- Constantly lose connection with lamp via app
- Have to go into Adjust Settings, re-connect, then turn on/off
- Graphics are not great UI
- App needs redesign
- App has major problems with how it's designed
- Doesn't open with a screen to turn on/off
- Easier to change color of icon than turn on
- Dropdown to select lights is finicky
- Timer function doesn't have good feedback
- Not clear if timer is one-time or recurring
- No product documentation
- Keeps prompting to refresh app
- Grouped lights not linked to physical lamp
- Bluetooth got worse when grouped
- Lights feel and look cheap
- Color tone is limited
- Light occasionally turns off on its own
- App has major problems with how it's designed
- App is rife with bugs
Requested features
13 requests- Apple HomeKit integration
- Widget for quick control
- Remote control accessory
- Darker light temperature option
- Improved timer functionality
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- Ability to control all lights at once
- In-app notifications for low battery
- More intuitive on/off button placement
- Integration with Google/Apple/Alexa
- Automation options for lights
- Ability to customize timers more
- Easier renaming of lights
- Better feedback on timer status
Mahjong Points
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
POPLIGHT
No in-app purchases
Mahjong Points
No in-app purchases









