# RealMahjong! vs FourWinds

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.

Both are free to download. RealMahjong! sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. FourWinds asks for nothing beyond the download.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | RealMahjong! | FourWinds |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (31 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/realmahjong/id6766127047/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fourwinds-mahjong/id6781654844/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **31** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 days** | Every 5 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 83 MB | 172 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [yanhong llc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1882066492) | [Aakash Dhawan](https://appshunter.io/developer/1817303800) |

## What reviewers say

### 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 |


### FourWinds

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fourwinds-mahjong/id6781654844)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked 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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