# 開局 vs Let's Mahjong

The clearest difference is rating: Let's Mahjong at 4.6 against 開局's 4.3. Let's Mahjong also leads on ratings volume (822 vs 41). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. 開局 sells 18 one-off in-app purchases and Let's Mahjong sells 16 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Let's Mahjong holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Let's Mahjong has 822 ratings behind it against 41, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of 開局's written reviews are positive against 70% of Let's Mahjong's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 26, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | 開局 | Let's Mahjong |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (41 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id902228417/reviews) | **[4.6 (822 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lets-mahjong/id933694165/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 41 | **822** |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | **69.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 197 MB | 159 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Alta Multimedia Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/485547675) | [Greenery](https://appshunter.io/developer/353430957) |

## What reviewers say

### 開局

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id902228417)

Experience a variety of classic Hong Kong-style card and dice games, including Mahjong, Baccarat, and slot machines. Engage in social features, complete daily missions for rewards, and join legions to compete for prizes. This platform offers a rich gaming experience with Cantonese voiceovers and diverse game modes.

**Highlights:** Hong Kong-style Mahjong with 30 tile types, Variety of casino games including Baccarat, Roulette, and Slot Machines, Social features like friend lists and message boards, Daily and beginner missions with rewards, Legion system for social competition and prize winnings, Cantonese voiceovers for an authentic experience

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

**In-app purchases (18)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 8元每日限購包 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 新星賽加分包 | $1.99 | one-time |
| 27+1元每日限購包 | $3.99 | one-time |
| 20,000金幣 | $5.99 | one-time |
| 開局點數 200 點 | $5.99 | one-time |
| 首購半價包 | $5.99 | one-time |
| 摘星賽加分包 | $9.99 | one-time |
| 3萬金幣包 | $9.99 | one-time |
| 77+1元每日限購包 | $9.99 | one-time |
| 金雞報喜卡 | $9.99 | one-time |
| 55,000金幣 | $17.99 | one-time |
| 大節慶包 | $22.99 | one-time |
| 120,000金幣 | $39.99 | one-time |
| 1200點 | $39.99 | one-time |
| 開局點數 3500 點 | $99.99 | one-time |
| 3200點 | $99.99 | one-time |
| 42萬翻本包 | $99.99 | one-time |
| 320,000金幣 | $99.99 | one-time |


### Let's Mahjong

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lets-mahjong/id933694165)

Experience a classic Hong Kong Mahjong game set in the 1970s. Play online, in freeplay, or challenge mode against 100 unique characters with distinct personalities and strategies. Track your progress with updated rankings and utilize special items to gain an advantage.

**Highlights:** 1970s Hong Kong style Mahjong, Online multiplayer, Freeplay mode, Challenge mode, 100 unique characters, Updated player rankings, Special in-game items

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

**In-app purchases (16)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Double Gain | $0.99 | one-time |
| Map－Corridor | $0.99 | one-time |
| Map－Marketplace | $0.99 | one-time |
| Map－Public Estate | $0.99 | one-time |
| Map－Playground | $0.99 | one-time |
| Map－Cheung Chau | $0.99 | one-time |
| Map－Typhoon Shelter | $0.99 | one-time |
| Map－Factory | $0.99 | one-time |
| Map－Temple Street | $0.99 | one-time |
| Map－The Peak | $0.99 | one-time |
| Map－Clock Tower | $0.99 | one-time |
| Who's waiting for? | $0.99 | one-time |
| Fluoroscope | $0.99 | one-time |
| Shake'nFall | $0.99 | one-time |
| Heart-Free for 8 Hours | $1.99 | one-time |
| Heart-Free for 128 Hours | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth gameplay
- 👍 Authentic HK mahjong experience
- 🎨 Great graphics and style
- 🕹️ Engaging online play
- 🧠 Helpful for learning mahjong

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and crashes
- 💸 Ads and in-app purchases
- 🔌 Connectivity issues
- 📏 Limited customization options
- 🤔 Confusing UI/UX in some areas

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to win even with a full hand
- Onscreen tips not disappearing
- Challenges not working as expected
- Crashes when checking wiki or continuing a challenge
- Server connection issues and timeouts

**Requested features**

- Ability to customize private rooms
- More scoring/rule variations
- Offline play mode
- Improved tutorial and learning resources
- Support for accessibility features


## Frequently asked questions

### Is 開局 free?

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

### Is Let's Mahjong free?

Let's Mahjong is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, 開局 or Let's Mahjong?

Let's Mahjong is rated higher. 開局 averages 4.3 out of 5 from 41 ratings, while Let's Mahjong averages 4.6 from 822 ratings.

### Do 開局 or Let's Mahjong have ads?

Both 開局 and Let's Mahjong show ads.

### Which is updated more often, 開局 or Let's Mahjong?

開局 ships an update every 2 months, and Let's Mahjong every 2 months. Most recently, 開局 was updated on October 26, 2026 and Let's Mahjong on October 26, 2026.

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