Comparison

TileBuddy vs 台灣麻將

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

Head to head
About

TileBuddy

This app simplifies Hong Kong Mahjong for players of all levels. It offers real-time score tracking, an AI-powered tile scanner to identify hands, and a comprehensive wiki for learning scoring hands and game rules.

Highlights
  • Real-time score tracking
  • AI tile recognition via camera
  • 40+ hand patterns with examples
  • HK rule styles (Classic, New 6, New 18)
  • Game history and round breakdown
  • No ads or account required
Features
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The mahjong scoring app for real-table play. Hong Kong & Taiwan Track faan, points, and payments live. No ads. No account needed SCORE TRACKING MODE Track scores effortlessly during your game. Enter player names, set your stakes and scoring table, and TileBuddy handles all the math. Supports both self-pick and discard wins, with configurable payment styles. Wind rotation and dealer tracking are automatic. TILE HAND SCANNER Point your camera at your tiles and let TileBuddy identify them instantly. The Hand Scanner recognizes all 42 unique Hong Kong Mahjong tile types — Bamboo, Dots, Characters, Winds, Dragons, Flowers, and Seasons. Automatically calculates your faan value from scanned tiles. MAHJONG HOW TO PLAY WIKI A complete reference for Hong Kong Mahjong. Browse 40+ scoring hands organized by category with example tile layouts. Filter by Classic, New 6, or New 18 style rules. Includes beginner-friendly game rules. FEATURES • Real-time score tracking with full payment calculations • AI-powered tile recognition via camera • Manual tile selector for entering hands • 40+ hand patterns with visual tile examples • Classic, New 6, and New 18 HK rule styles • Cantonese mahjong vocabulary reference • Game history and round-by-round breakdown • Beautiful, minimal design optimized for mobile • No account required, no ads • All game data stays on your device Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

台灣麻將

Experience authentic Taiwanese 16-card Mahjong offline. Enjoy a clean interface with large, clear tiles and a horizontal table layout. Perfect for casual play and seniors, with no ads or registration required.

Highlights
  • Authentic 16-card Taiwanese Mahjong
  • Offline play, no internet needed
  • No ads or registration
  • Three difficulty levels
  • Clear interface with large tiles
  • Daily free chips
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《台灣麻將》是道地的四人單機十六張麻將。介面乾淨、牌面大而清晰、橫式牌桌一目了然,隨開隨玩。專為想輕鬆來一局的你、以及家中長輩設計。 【純粹好玩】 • 無廣告打擾,無彈窗騷擾 • 無需註冊、無需登入,打開就玩 • 無內購,玩法乾淨單純 • 全繁體中文介面、大字體、慢節奏 【道地台灣玩法】 • 十六張麻將,湊成五組面子加一對將即可胡牌 • 吃、碰、槓、胡、自摸樣樣齊全 • 完整台數表:門清、平胡、碰碰胡、混一色、清一色、大三元、字一色、天胡地胡… • 依規則判定:搶槓、槓上開花、海底撈月、連莊拉莊 • 摸到花牌自動補花,補牌過程看得清清楚楚 • 擲骰定莊與開門儀式,臨場感十足 【今日對手 · 每天換一桌】 • 每天換一組電腦對手,全台玩家當天同一桌陣容 • 每位對手都有名字與實力:新手、老手、高手,一眼看得出今天好不好打 • 記錄你對每一位對手的勝負戰績,越打越有帳要算 • 座位每局重新安排,吃牌的機會不會總是落在同一家 【一鍵開打 · 對戰電腦】 • 一個「開始牌局」按鈕,直接與三位電腦對手上桌 • 胡牌有胡/自摸慶祝動畫,結算頁清楚顯示決勝的那張牌 • 台數依台灣標準規則計算,牌型越大台數越高 【每週排行榜 · 地區排名】 • 胡牌後根據台數計分,計入本週排行榜 • 每週一重新計分,週末結算,名次靠前有慶祝回顧 • 「地區排名」看看你所在的地區在本週排第幾,每一局都替它加分 【貼心設計】 • 大牌面、清楚的吃碰槓提示,長輩也看得清 • 手牌一目了然,聽牌自動提示 • 逐一亮牌、結算明細清清楚楚 • 中途退出隨時回來接著打 單機離線即可打牌;連網可參加每週排行榜與地區排名。無廣告 · 無需登入。隨時來一局。

Screenshots

TileBuddy4 screens
台灣麻將4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: 台灣麻將 at none against TileBuddy's 1. 台灣麻將 also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7). TileBuddy's advantage is ratings volume (14 vs 4). On price, update cadence, ads and monetization model 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

Both are free to download. TileBuddy sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per month. 台灣麻將 asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

台灣麻將 holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 14 and 4 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TileBuddy ships an update every 5 days, 台灣麻將 every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
TileBuddy versus 台灣麻將: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTileBuddy台灣麻將
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (14 ratings)5.0 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews90.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings14 — better4
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterEvery 6 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size50 MB46 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperWesley NgPerKind, Inc.

Customer experience

TileBuddy

All ratings14 ratings
Positive92.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative7.1%
Written reviews10 reviews
Positive90.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative10.0%

台灣麻將

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

TileBuddy

Subscriptions1
  • TileBuddy Premium$4.991 Month
None

台灣麻將

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is TileBuddy free?
TileBuddy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is 台灣麻將 free?
台灣麻將 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, TileBuddy or 台灣麻將?
台灣麻將 is rated higher. TileBuddy averages 4.7 out of 5 from 14 ratings, while 台灣麻將 averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.
Do TileBuddy or 台灣麻將 have ads?
Neither TileBuddy nor 台灣麻將 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TileBuddy or 台灣麻將?
TileBuddy ships an update every 5 days, and 台灣麻將 every 6 days. Most recently, TileBuddy was updated on October 18, 2026 and 台灣麻將 on October 12, 2026.

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