Comparison

RealMahjong! vs Mahjong Four

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

Mahjong Four

Experience authentic four-player Chinese Mahjong with friends and family via video chat. Enjoy classic gameplay with an intelligent AI, customizable difficulty, and online multiplayer options. Learn the game with a built-in guide and visual aids.

Highlights
  • Real four-player Chinese Mahjong
  • Play with family on video chat (SharePlay)
  • AI opponents with adjustable difficulty
  • Online Quick Match and private rooms
  • In-game tutorial and tile guide
  • Game replays and statistics
Features
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Real four-player Chinese mahjong — the classic table game, not a tile-matching puzzle. PLAY WITH FAMILY ON FACETIME Start a FaceTime call, tap Play Together, and everyone on the call sits at the same table with SharePlay. No Game Center sign-in, no room code. Empty seats are filled by AI, so even two of you can play a full game. EASY TO LEARN, REAL TO PLAY · Simple, classic rules: draw and discard, Pung and Kong, win with four sets and a pair, or seven pairs. No minimum points to win. · Self-drawn wins, robbing the kong and winning on a kong replacement all count. · Built-in How to Play guide with pictures of every tile. · Optional Western tile faces with numbers and letters — a learning aid while you get to know the Chinese tiles. A FAIR AI The AI sees only what you see and follows exactly the same rules. It never peeks at your tiles. Three levels: Relaxed for learning, Standard for a real challenge, and Fun, which deals friendlier hands. PLAY ONLINE · Quick Match pairs you with players worldwide in seconds; AI fills any empty seats. · Create a room code and send it to friends to sit at the same table. GO FURTHER · Replay every game, with an all-hands view to study each decision. · Statistics, Game Center leaderboards and 18 achievements — from your first win to Big Three Dragons. · English, Simplified Chinese and Traditional Chinese. · iPhone and iPad, including iPhone Duo. No gambling — points can't be bought or cashed out. No subscriptions, no energy timers. One optional purchase removes ads for good, and it's shared with your Family Sharing group.

Screenshots

RealMahjong!4 screens
Mahjong Four4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Mahjong Four at 4.8 against RealMahjong!'s 4.1. RealMahjong!'s advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 4 days vs fortnightly). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support 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 and Mahjong Four sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Mahjong Four holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: RealMahjong! has 33 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

RealMahjong! ships an update every 4 days, Mahjong Four fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 4 level
RealMahjong! versus Mahjong Four: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRealMahjong!Mahjong Four
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (33 ratings)4.8 (5 ratings) — better
Number of ratings33 — better5
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterFortnightly
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size83 MB16 MB
Age rating12+4+
Developeryanhong llcXiaoguang Yan

Customer experience

RealMahjong!

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

Mahjong Four

All ratings5 ratings
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
Show 2 more
  • 700,000 Coins$5.99
  • 325,000 Coins$24.99
1 purchases

Mahjong Four

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$0.99

Questions

Is RealMahjong! free?
RealMahjong! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Mahjong Four free?
Mahjong Four is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, RealMahjong! or Mahjong Four?
Mahjong Four is rated higher. RealMahjong! averages 4.1 out of 5 from 33 ratings, while Mahjong Four averages 4.8 from 5 ratings.
Do RealMahjong! or Mahjong Four have ads?
Mahjong Four shows ads; RealMahjong! does not.
Which is updated more often, RealMahjong! or Mahjong Four?
RealMahjong! ships an update every 4 days, and Mahjong Four fortnightly. Most recently, RealMahjong! was updated on November 5, 2026 and Mahjong Four on November 6, 2026.

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