My favorite video poker
I like this video poker app because as a somewhat beginner, I’ve learned a lot of strategy from it. It has hints for hands, but I don’t like to use that feature because I learn more by doing and picking up on the patterns myself. The interface is clean and simple, subtle animation is smooth. I paid to support the developer and be ad free, but it would have been nice if my purchase killed the need for in-app purchases for cash and just be a nice stand-alone video poker app app. I would also really like to have some simple sound option added to the game. It’s strange playing in complete silence ha.
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Good but ....
I just downloaded this app today in my preparation for a Vegas trip in May. I like everything about it. I like the advice and the percentage analysis so when I was given the option to upgrade to No Ads for 3.99 I did because I plan on using the app a lot! My payment was approved - and yet I still have ads. I deleted the app and reopened and still ads - so - not sure what I paid for and would either like to have no ads or my money back!
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Response from developer
Very sorry for this! This was a temporary issue with the database and has been resolved if you decide to try again.
Still Ned to buy money...
I bought the app and was screwing around with large scale VP plays. burned threw the money quickly because I figured I bought it so reseeding my pocket was free.
Nope. Now I’m outta money and have to watch 30 sec adds when needed.
Kind of sad that I have to purchase more credits when I thought I purchased the game. Sigh.
Nope. Now I’m outta money and have to watch 30 sec adds when needed.
Kind of sad that I have to purchase more credits when I thought I purchased the game. Sigh.
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Fix pay tables
It says you can set the pay tables, but even after you change them, the pays are still higher than the pay table you set. If you set Bonus Poker at 6/5 then a full house should pay 6 times the bet for that hand . If you bet max at 5 a full house should pay 30 but it still pays 35 sometimes 40 or 45. Good game other than that and it should be an easy fix.
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Response from developer
Thank you for reporting this! I confirmed the error with the Bonus Poker 6/5 paytable and it will be fixed in the next update.
Great way to learn
Fun, instructive, and looks good
Very likely the best trainer you can get
It does the job of training you very well, and I like it more than any other trainers at the App Store, including the one that requires paid monthly subscription for $5.
Compared to other trainers:
* Collects session/lifetime statistics!
* You may get a hint of which cards to hold. One tap, and the best cards to hold are highlighted.
* If you prefer no hints, after you draw, it shows whether your move was optimal or not. And not only that - it shows what is the expected value for your move. And, in case your decision was not optimal, it shows numerical difference compared to the optimal move.
* It visualizes the expected values for holding any cards, so you can compare strategies / reassure that you've made the right move. You have to tap to see it, which is great for training purposes.
* I found no bugs in the strategy. Unlike the other app with $5/mo subscription with an obvious and annoying bug that breaks your streaks (holding one of two pairs in deuces wild - that other app always tell you that you should've kept that other pair; and they don't bother to fix it soon).
Other great things:
* Hourly bonus is good enough in most cases to keep you afloat, plus you can watch a video to get extra coins.
* for $2, you can get 4K coins, which is plenty. Interestingly, the purchase is advertised as 1K coins (which is also pretty good amount to play for many hours). I'm not sure whether it's a bug (I had max bet selected at a time of purchase, maybe that's why). I rather made that purchase to say thanks to the developer!
Things I'd love to see improved:
1. Disable ads (I'm fine to pay up to $50, just no monthly subscription please!)
2. Graphics to mimic the real machines
3. Easy mode (good to memorize strategy for beginners like me): Auto-highlight the best cards to hold, don't make me to press 'Hint'.
Compared to other trainers:
* Collects session/lifetime statistics!
* You may get a hint of which cards to hold. One tap, and the best cards to hold are highlighted.
* If you prefer no hints, after you draw, it shows whether your move was optimal or not. And not only that - it shows what is the expected value for your move. And, in case your decision was not optimal, it shows numerical difference compared to the optimal move.
* It visualizes the expected values for holding any cards, so you can compare strategies / reassure that you've made the right move. You have to tap to see it, which is great for training purposes.
* I found no bugs in the strategy. Unlike the other app with $5/mo subscription with an obvious and annoying bug that breaks your streaks (holding one of two pairs in deuces wild - that other app always tell you that you should've kept that other pair; and they don't bother to fix it soon).
Other great things:
* Hourly bonus is good enough in most cases to keep you afloat, plus you can watch a video to get extra coins.
* for $2, you can get 4K coins, which is plenty. Interestingly, the purchase is advertised as 1K coins (which is also pretty good amount to play for many hours). I'm not sure whether it's a bug (I had max bet selected at a time of purchase, maybe that's why). I rather made that purchase to say thanks to the developer!
Things I'd love to see improved:
1. Disable ads (I'm fine to pay up to $50, just no monthly subscription please!)
2. Graphics to mimic the real machines
3. Easy mode (good to memorize strategy for beginners like me): Auto-highlight the best cards to hold, don't make me to press 'Hint'.
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Good practice sir ♣️♥️♠️♦️
Pretty great app to sharpen your skills.
