# 宅神爺麻將 vs The Imp

宅神爺麻將 and The Imp both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 71% of 宅神爺麻將's written reviews are positive against 33% of The Imp's. The Imp's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. 宅神爺麻將 sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and The Imp sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for 宅神爺麻將 against 4.6 for The Imp. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 84 and 185 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 71% of 宅神爺麻將's written reviews are positive against 33% of The Imp's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | 宅神爺麻將 | The Imp |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (84 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/16/id807342900/reviews) | **[4.6 (185 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-imp-idle-jrpg/id1584807053/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 84 | **185** |
| Positive reviews | **71.4% of reviews** | 32.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 587 MB | 1.1 GB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **9.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Bonus Winner Online Entertainment Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/496173854) | [深圳市天火同创科技有限公司](https://appshunter.io/developer/1329890853) |

## What reviewers say

### 宅神爺麻將

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/16/id807342900)

Experience a revamped collection of popular casino-style games with enhanced graphics and immersive effects. Engage in various challenges, collect honors, and participate in daily and guild events for rewards. Connect with friends and enjoy 24/7 customer support for a seamless gaming experience.

**Highlights:** Enhanced graphics and special effects, Multiple popular casino games, Mission and honor collection systems, Daily and guild events, Friend interaction and chat, 24/7 live customer support, In-game currency replenishment system

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 百元福袋禮包 | $2.99 | one-time |
| 99+1元每日限購包 | $2.99 | one-time |
| 100點 | $3.39 | one-time |
| 30,000金幣 | $9.99 | one-time |
| 限時金雞包 | $9.99 | one-time |
| 33,000金幣 | $10.99 | one-time |
| 100,000金幣 | $32.90 | one-time |
| 305,000金幣 | $99.99 | one-time |
| 33萬金幣 | $99.99 | one-time |
| 商城熟客優惠包 | $99.99 | one-time |


### The Imp

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-imp-idle-jrpg/id1584807053)

Embark on an idle JRPG adventure with cute imps from various tribes. Collect over 100 unique characters, battle globally, and forge romantic relationships. Enjoy casual gameplay with rewarding idle progression and community features.

**Highlights:** Collect 100+ cute imps, Idle JRPG gameplay, Global arena battles, Story missions, Clan boss fights, Romantic journey, Decomposition for resources

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| $0.99 special package | $0.99 | one-time |
| $1.99 special package | $1.99 | one-time |
| $2.99 special package | $2.99 | one-time |
| $2.99 privilege gift | $2.99 | one-time |
| $4.99 special package | $4.99 | one-time |
| $4.99 privilege gift | $4.99 | one-time |
| $9.99 special package | $9.99 | one-time |
| $9.99 privilege gift | $9.99 | one-time |
| $14.99 special package | $14.99 | one-time |
| $19.99 special package | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is 宅神爺麻將 free?

宅神爺麻將 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is The Imp free?

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

### Which has better reviews, 宅神爺麻將 or The Imp?

The Imp is rated higher. 宅神爺麻將 averages 4.5 out of 5 from 84 ratings, while The Imp averages 4.6 from 185 ratings.

### Do 宅神爺麻將 or The Imp have ads?

宅神爺麻將 shows ads; The Imp does not.

### Which is updated more often, 宅神爺麻將 or The Imp?

宅神爺麻將 ships an update every 2 weeks, and The Imp every 2 weeks. Most recently, 宅神爺麻將 was updated on November 1, 2026 and The Imp on November 3, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*