Comparison

RealMahjong! vs FourWinds

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

Head to head
About

RealMahjong!

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
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Play RealMahjong — the authentic tile game enjoyed by millions around the world. RealMahjong is free to play and designed for English speakers who want to learn or improve their Mahjong skills. Whether you're a complete beginner or just getting started, our in-game guidance walks you through every step in real time. Why RealMahjong? - Authentic Mahjong gameplay — not a simplified version - Free to play — earn coins through gameplay - Built for English speakers — all instructions in English - Learn as you play — real-time hints for every move - AI assistant — ask questions during the game - Quick matches — join a room and start playing instantly Start your Mahjong journey today. No experience needed. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.realmahjong.ai/terms Privacy Policy: https://www.realmahjong.ai/privacy

About

FourWinds

Experience a 3D Mahjong game with immersive visuals and smooth tile interactions. Play against AI or friends with multiple rule sets and difficulty levels. Learn the game with guided tips and detailed rules, all playable offline.

Highlights
  • Immersive 3D Mahjong table
  • Passport & South Cards rulesets
  • Multiple AI difficulty levels
  • Quick and standard match lengths
  • Gameplay tips and rules
  • Offline and multiplayer modes
Features
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FourWinds is a beautifully crafted 3D Mahjong experience designed for both longtime players and newcomers to the table. Play Passport, South Cards or North Cards Mahjong against three computer-controlled opponents or with your friends, mastering distinctive combinations. Every match rewards careful draws, clever discards, and perfectly timed claims. Choose from three AI difficulty levels and play a quick single hand or a longer four-hand match. Guided tips and detailed in-app rules make it easy to learn while preserving the strategy experienced players expect. Features: • Immersive 3D Mahjong table • Passport,South Cards and North Cards Mahjong rulesets • Novice, Balanced, and Expert AI • Quick and standard match lengths • Helpful gameplay tips and complete rules • Smooth, tactile tile interactions • Fully playable offline and with friends FourWinds is built as an evolving home for Mahjong, with additional rulesets planned for future updates. Take your seat. Read the table. Find your winning hand.

Screenshots

RealMahjong!4 screens
FourWinds4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: FourWinds at 5.0 against RealMahjong!'s 4.2. FourWinds also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 6). RealMahjong!'s advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (31 vs 1). On price, update cadence, device support and iOS requirement 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. RealMahjong! sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. FourWinds asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

FourWinds holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: RealMahjong! has 31 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

RealMahjong! ships an update every 4 days, FourWinds every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
RealMahjong! versus FourWinds: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRealMahjong!FourWinds
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (31 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings31 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterEvery 5 days
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size83 MB172 MB
Age rating12+4+
Developeryanhong llcAakash Dhawan

Customer experience

RealMahjong!

All ratings13 ratings
Positive84.6%
Neutral0.0%
Negative15.4%

FourWinds

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

6 purchases

RealMahjong!

Subscriptions1
  • VIP Membership$2.991 Month
One-time5
  • 10,000 Coins$0.99
  • 120,000 Coins$2.99
  • 55,000 Coins$4.99
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  • 700,000 Coins$5.99
  • 325,000 Coins$24.99
None

FourWinds

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is RealMahjong! free?
RealMahjong! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is FourWinds free?
FourWinds is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, RealMahjong! or FourWinds?
FourWinds is rated higher. RealMahjong! averages 4.2 out of 5 from 31 ratings, while FourWinds averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do RealMahjong! or FourWinds have ads?
FourWinds shows ads; RealMahjong! does not.
Which is updated more often, RealMahjong! or FourWinds?
RealMahjong! ships an update every 4 days, and FourWinds every 5 days. Most recently, RealMahjong! was updated on October 31, 2026 and FourWinds on October 28, 2026.

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