# MahjCheck vs RealMahjong!

The clearest difference is rating: RealMahjong! at 4.1 against MahjCheck's 3.7. RealMahjong! also leads on ratings volume (35 vs 3). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. MahjCheck sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and RealMahjong! sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

RealMahjong! holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: RealMahjong! has 35 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MahjCheck | RealMahjong! |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mahjcheck/id6761863515/reviews) | **[4.1 (35 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/realmahjong/id6766127047/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **35** |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days | Every 4 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 40 MB | 83 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [LORI LIN LOWELL](https://appshunter.io/developer/1891829577) | [yanhong llc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1882066492) |

## What reviewers say

### MahjCheck

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mahjcheck/id6761863515)

Instantly identify American mahjong hands by snapping a photo of your tiles. This app helps players of all levels recognize winning combinations, learn faster, and improve their strategy. It's designed for quick use at the table or during practice sessions.

**Highlights:** Scan tiles with phone camera, Instant hand recognition, Check against 2025/2026 mahjong cards, Identify closest completing hands, Spot overlooked patterns, Practice hand recognition

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ad-Free Monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| Ad-Free Annual | $4.99 | per year |


### RealMahjong!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/realmahjong/id6766127047)

Learn and play authentic Mahjong with real-time guidance and an AI assistant. This free game is designed for English speakers of all skill levels, offering quick matches and a true Mahjong experience.

**Highlights:** Authentic Mahjong gameplay, Free to play with in-game coin earning, Real-time hints and guidance, AI assistant for questions, Quick match system, Designed for English speakers

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| VIP Membership | $2.99 | per month |
| 10,000 Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| 120,000 Coins | $2.99 | one-time |
| 55,000 Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| 700,000 Coins | $5.99 | one-time |
| 325,000 Coins | $24.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MahjCheck free?

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

### Is RealMahjong! free?

RealMahjong! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, MahjCheck or RealMahjong!?

RealMahjong! is rated higher. MahjCheck averages 3.7 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while RealMahjong! averages 4.1 from 35 ratings.

### Do MahjCheck or RealMahjong! have ads?

Neither MahjCheck nor RealMahjong! shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, MahjCheck or RealMahjong!?

MahjCheck ships an update every 4 days, and RealMahjong! every 4 days. Most recently, MahjCheck was updated on October 31, 2026 and RealMahjong! on November 9, 2026.

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