Comparison

Score Mahjong vs Magnifier

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

Head to head
About

Score Mahjong

Calculate scores for Chinese Official Mahjong (MCR) with this comprehensive tool. It automatically calculates scores, breaks down matched patterns, and tracks melds. Perfect for learning, settling disputes, or practicing hand recognition.

Highlights
  • MCR scoring patterns (1-88 points)
  • Live hand suggestions
  • Auto score calculation with pattern breakdown
  • Open/concealed meld tracking
  • Complete scoring guide with examples
  • Offline functionality
Features
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Mahjong Score is a comprehensive scoring calculator for Chinese Official Mahjong (MCR - Modern Competition Rules). Select your 14 tiles, mark melds as open or concealed, and get your score calculated automatically with a full breakdown of matched patterns. Features: All 81 MCR scoring patterns from 1 to 88 points Live hand suggestions as you add tiles Auto score calculation with pattern breakdown Per-meld open/concealed tracking Complete scoring guide with example hands for every pattern Wind and flower tile support 8-point minimum validation Works fully offline — no account needed Perfect for learning MCR scoring, settling disputes at the table, or practicing hand recognition.

About

Magnifier

Features
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Can't read the small print? Point your iPhone at it and Magnifier makes it big, bright, and easy to see — instantly. Magnifier turns your camera into a powerful magnifying glass built for real eyes and real moments: the tiny ingredient list, the pill bottle, the restaurant menu in dim light, the fine print on a contract. Zoom in up to 10×, steady the shot, and see every letter clearly. And when your eyes are tired, Magnifier can read the words out loud. WHAT YOU GET - Zoom in up to 10× on any small text or detail with a crisp, high-resolution view - Turn on the light to brighten dark labels, menus, and packaging in a tap - Low-vision filters — invert, high-contrast, grayscale and warm tint — make faint text pop - Freeze the frame, then pinch to inspect calmly with no shaky hands or blur - Read Mode captures a label or menu and reads the text aloud, hands-free - Save any snapshot to your Library and pull it back up whenever you need it PERFECT FOR - Anyone with low vision, presbyopia, or tired eyes - Seniors reading medicine labels, bills, and letters - Diners squinting at menus in dim restaurants - Hobbyists inspecting fine detail, stamps, coins, and stitching WHY NOT JUST USE THE CAMERA APP? The camera zoom gets grainy fast, offers no contrast filters, can't freeze and hold a frame, and never reads text aloud. Magnifier is tuned for reading — steady, bright, high-contrast, and voiced when you need it. PRIVACY Everything happens on your device. Text recognition and filters run locally with Core Image and Vision — nothing is uploaded, no account, no ads, no tracking. FULL ACCESS Magnifier is free to try. A subscription or one-time purchase unlocks every color filter, unlimited saved snapshots, and Read-Mode text-to-speech: - Weekly - Yearly - Lifetime (one-time purchase) Payment is charged to your Apple ID. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the period ends; manage or cancel anytime in Settings. Point, zoom, and read anything — download Magnifier and see the small things clearly. Terms of Use (EULA): https://web-levi.web.app/terms Privacy Policy: https://web-levi.web.app/privacy-policy Questions? tphuc.work@gmail.com

Screenshots

Score Mahjong4 screens
Magnifier4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Score Mahjong at none against Magnifier's 3. Score Mahjong also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price and ads 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. Magnifier sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Score Mahjong asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
Score Mahjong versus Magnifier: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScore MahjongMagnifier
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequency—Monthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.1 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size24 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSAMUEL GAGNONPhuc Pham

In-app purchases

None

Score Mahjong

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Magnifier

Subscriptions2
  • Low Vision Aid Weekly$2.997 Days
  • Fine Detail Loupe Yearly$14.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Pro$29.99

Questions

Is Score Mahjong free?
Score Mahjong is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Magnifier free?
Magnifier is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Score Mahjong or Magnifier have ads?
Neither Score Mahjong nor Magnifier shows ads.

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