Score Mahjong is a scoring calculator for Chinese Official Mahjong (MCR) that provides automated pattern breakdowns for 14-tile hands on iOS.
The App DNA
What makes this app unique?
The app removes the cognitive load of manual MCR scoring, which allows players to focus on table-side strategy and dispute resolution without needing an internet connection.
For Mahjong players looking to learn or verify scoring under Modern Competition Rules.
What does it look like?
Key features
Calculates scores for Chinese Official Mahjong by selecting 14 tiles and marking melds as open or concealed.
Provides real-time scoring guidance as tiles are added to the hand.
Operates without an internet connection or user account requirement.
How much does it cost?
The app is currently distributed as a free utility with no visible monetization or in-app purchases.
Velocity
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Score Mahjong has seen no development activity since its initial release 131 days ago. With only a single version shipped in the observed window, the app falls into the zombie category. There is no evidence of ongoing maintenance, feature updates, or live operations.
Who built it?
User Sentiment
What do users think recently?
Fresh user feedback skews excited. Users appreciate the core application experience provides high value for users who enjoy the current feature set.
How are ratings & reviews evolving?
What users say, by theme
- The core application experience provides high value for users who enjoy the current feature set
- Lack of clear documentation or onboarding makes it difficult for new users to add specific sets
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Competitive landscape for Score Mahjong
How's the Utilities market?
Score Mahjong occupies a niche utility space for MCR players, maintaining a 4.0-star rating on the iOS platform. The lack of updates for over four months indicates a static position that relies on its core scoring engine rather than active feature expansion.
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Key takeaways for Score Mahjong
Where is it heading?
The MCR scoring utility market remains stable, but Score Mahjong's lack of recent updates leaves it vulnerable to competitors that offer more intuitive onboarding. If the developer does not address the set-entry friction, the app will likely remain a static tool rather than a growing reference standard.
- The four-month development silence suggests a maintenance-only posture, which limits the app's ability to capture new users through feature expansion.
- User confusion regarding set-addition workflows (e.g., Kongs) creates a churn risk for new learners who require clear onboarding to master the interface.
The SWOT
- Offline-first architecture removes connectivity dependencies during live table play
- 81-pattern MCR scoring engine functions as a specialized reference for competition rules
- Guided tutorials for set-addition workflows would resolve the primary user frustration
Next best moves
Ship a guided tutorial for Kong set entry because users report confusion in the current workflow → reduce churn for new learners
+ 1 more prioritized moveThe counter-intuitive read
The app's four-month silence is not a failure but a feature…
Read the full takeSince the last report: Score Mahjong has seen no material product changes, maintaining its status as a static, offline-only utility for 132 days. The analysis has been updated to better articulate the risks of this development silence and the importance of its offline-first architecture.
Bottom line
Score Mahjong provides a necessary utility for MCR scoring, but the lack of intuitive set-entry documentation limits its utility for new learners. Addressing the Kong set-addition workflow would unlock the app's potential as a standard reference tool for competition players.
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Is Score Mahjong suitable for beginners learning MCR scoring?
Does Score Mahjong require an internet connection to work?
What is the main limitation of Score Mahjong?
Sources
- [1] App Store, source
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