# Let's Mahjong vs Chinese Idiom Game

The clearest difference is rating: Let's Mahjong at 4.6 against Chinese Idiom Game's 3.9. Let's Mahjong also leads on ratings volume (823 vs 36). Chinese Idiom Game's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 70%). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Let's Mahjong sells 16 one-off in-app purchases and Chinese Idiom Game sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Let's Mahjong holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Let's Mahjong has 823 ratings behind it against 36, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 70% of Let's Mahjong's written reviews are positive against 100% of Chinese Idiom Game's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Let's Mahjong ships an update every 2 months, Chinese Idiom Game every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Let's Mahjong | Chinese Idiom Game |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (823 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lets-mahjong/id933694165/reviews)** | [3.9 (36 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chinese-idiom-game/id1636664641/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **823** | 36 |
| Positive reviews | 69.9% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 6 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 159 MB | 135 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Greenery](https://appshunter.io/developer/353430957) | [Aged Studio Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1482887934) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### Chinese Idiom Game

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chinese-idiom-game/id1636664641)

Engage with traditional Chinese culture through a fun sliding puzzle game. Match four characters to form idioms, progress through challenging levels, and learn new phrases in a relaxing, educational experience.

**Highlights:** Sliding elimination gameplay, Surprise crossword levels, Learn unfamiliar idioms, Simple finger-slide controls, Fill gourd for extra rewards, Increasing difficulty levels, Journey to the West theme

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 移除廣告 + 無限提示/體力 - 一個月 | $2.99 | per month |
| 移除廣告 + 無限提示/體力 - 一個季度 | $7.99 | per 3 months |
| 移除廣告 + 無限提示/體力 - 一年 | $19.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Let's Mahjong free?

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

### Is Chinese Idiom Game free?

Chinese Idiom Game is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Let's Mahjong or Chinese Idiom Game?

Let's Mahjong is rated higher. Let's Mahjong averages 4.6 out of 5 from 823 ratings, while Chinese Idiom Game averages 3.9 from 36 ratings.

### Do Let's Mahjong or Chinese Idiom Game have ads?

Both Let's Mahjong and Chinese Idiom Game show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Let's Mahjong or Chinese Idiom Game?

Let's Mahjong ships an update every 2 months, and Chinese Idiom Game every 6 weeks. Most recently, Let's Mahjong was updated on October 29, 2026 and Chinese Idiom Game on October 27, 2026.

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