# POPLIGHT vs Mahjong Points

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | POPLIGHT | Mahjong Points |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $1.99 |
| Rating | [1.7 (113 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/poplight/id6484317705/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mahjong-points/id6806861142/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **113** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 7.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Paid |
| Size | 117 MB | 10 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Poplight LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1740591008) | [Gusti Benawi](https://appshunter.io/developer/6772671035) |

## What reviewers say

### POPLIGHT

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/poplight/id6484317705)

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.

**Highlights:** Easy installation, No mess or expense, Removable for renters, Cost-effective for homeowners, Protects security deposits

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 💡 Cute lights concept
- 👍 Easy setup
- ✅ App works sometimes

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App is buggy and unreliable
- 🐛 Connectivity issues
- 🐛 Lights turn off unexpectedly
- 🐛 App is not intuitive
- 🐛 Controls are not easily accessible

**Reported bugs**

- Lights not turning on/off
- App losing connection frequently
- Lights turning off by themselves
- Timer not working
- Grouping lights not working correctly

**Requested features**

- Apple HomeKit integration
- Widget for quick control
- Remote control accessory
- Darker light temperature option
- Improved timer functionality


### Mahjong Points

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mahjong-points/id6806861142)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is POPLIGHT free?

POPLIGHT is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Mahjong Points free?

Mahjong Points costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, POPLIGHT or Mahjong Points?

Mahjong Points is rated higher. POPLIGHT averages 1.7 out of 5 from 113 ratings, while Mahjong Points averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do POPLIGHT or Mahjong Points have ads?

Neither POPLIGHT nor Mahjong Points shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, POPLIGHT or Mahjong Points?

POPLIGHT ships an update every 3 weeks, and Mahjong Points every 2 days. Most recently, POPLIGHT was updated on October 13, 2026 and Mahjong Points on October 2, 2026.

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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.*