# Blinds Up — user reviews

> 118 indexed App Store user reviews of Blinds Up by JLBIZ, rated 3.30/5 from 126 ratings.

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blinds-up/id827327902/reviews
- App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blinds-up/id827327902.md
- Rating breakdown: 5★ 53 · 4★ 17 · 3★ 6 · 2★ 14 · 1★ 36

## What do users think of Blinds Up?

Overall sentiment: mixed

**Pros**

- 👍 Easy to use interface for tournament management
- 🎯 Excellent customization options for tournaments
- ⚡ Comprehensive tournament tracking and standings
- 💬 Responsive and helpful customer support (historically)
- 📊 Professional display capabilities with Apple TV mirroring
- 🏆 Effective league and player statistics management
- 💾 Saves tournament structures and player databases
- 🎨 Customizable layouts and visual elements
- 🔊 Sound and voice announcements for blind changes
- 📱 Multi-device tournament management capability

**Cons**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and app freezes
- 🐛 Text input glitches and unresponsive text boxes
- 🐛 Login and authentication issues
- 🐛 Screen mirroring functionality broken
- 🐛 Premium features not unlocking after payment
- 💰 Switched from one-time purchase to subscription model
- 😞 Poor customer support responsiveness
- ⚠️ Major update introduced more bugs than fixes
- 🔄 Sync between devices not working
- 😤 Loss of features after app updates
- 🚫 Forced account creation requirement
- ⏱️ App pauses when minimized
- 🔌 Crashes during screen mirroring to Apple TV
- ❌ Free version too limited (8 player cap)
- 📧 Email support unresponsive for extended periods

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Text input adds every letter and space multiple times
- Background customization difficult and glitchy
- App crashes when changing settings screens
- App crashes when adding players
- Login screen hangs and doesn't progress
- Password reset functionality broken
- Premium features locked despite active subscription
- Cannot connect to iTunes store error
- Formula function fails when adding variables
- Text boxes blackened and hard to see during setup
- App closes every 3-5 minutes during use
- Cannot edit tournament settings in free version
- Settings click off immediately after single keystroke
- Tournament won't end and clock continues running
- Sounds and layouts not appearing or loading
- Screen mirroring causes app crashes and data loss
- Database migration on startup gets stuck at 0%
- App won't display when connected to TV via HDMI
- Sluggish and unresponsive after switching apps
- Subscription renewal doesn't unlock premium features

**Most requested features**

- Multi-device control and synchronization
- Payment distribution calculator for tournament winners
- Custom sound clip uploads
- Improved formula editor for league calculations
- Better in-app help documentation and tutorials
- Community forum for user support
- Ability to control app from multiple devices simultaneously
- One-time purchase option instead of subscription
- Classic version of app with old features
- Automatic chip distribution calculator

## Newest reviews (16 of 118)

### 3/5 — Good but not great

*2026-07-07, version 3.6*

I’ve been waiting for functionality for over a year now that is supposed to work. The ability to control the app from multiple devices doesn’t work. I’ve messaged the developer and promises have been made but yet, the functionality isn’t working. If this isn’t fixed when my subscription renews, I will look for another option.

Update June 2026- I was told in march, April and May that the the new release is being tested and we should see an update by June 1… still nothing.  With AI, this app will have competition shortly.

### 2/5 — Very Glitchy

*2026-04-25, version 3.6*

Adding text is very glitchy. Adds every letters and spaces. The backround is difficult to customize.

### 4/5 — Good Customer Service

*2026-01-26, version 3.6*

I have used this app to manage my league for at least 5 years and does a great job for what it costs. Of course would love some additions but am aware that these could be specific to my needs. Most impressive has been the customer service response. Questions have been answered very quickly

### 4/5 — Generally works really well

*2026-01-12, version 3.6*

The management of a tournament is very easy with the app. There are some small things that need to be tweaked but overall i really like it.  The developer is outstanding about addressing issues and makes paying the subscription fee worth paying.

### 3/5 — Issues with formula

*2026-01-06*

I like the app but I am trying to use the formula function for the league and created a formula ((n-p)+1) that tests correctly but when I try to add a to the formula the test fails and wont generate correctly. I need help on getting a correctly into the formula to work correctly.

### 3/5 — Good but not great

*2025-12-15, version 3.6*

I’ve been waiting for functionality for over a year now that is supposed to work.  The ability to control the app from multiple devices doesn’t work.  I’ve messaged the developer and promises have been made but yet, the functionality isn’t working.  If this isn’t fixed when my subscription renews, I will look for another option.

### 2/5 — Can’t log In

*2025-10-01, version 3.6*

I used this app so many times in the past. I re-downloaded to start playing again and now I can’t login. Some kind of a glitch in the system which told me to put my password in and says I have a bad email

### 5/5 — Excellente application !

*2024-04-19*

Excellente app de gestion de tournoi, interface claire et intuitive.
De nombreuses options de personnalisation, que ce soit pour la structure, l’écran de jeu, les sons…
Super réactif en cas de problème 👌

### 5/5 — Great app

*2024-04-17, version 2.11*

I use the app for my home games and managing our poker league. It does the job perfectly. It can handle the blinds and rankings with ease. The app is also user friendly and straightforward. Recommended for anyone who needs a simple app to manage tournament poker!

### 5/5 — Incontournable pour les tournois de poker

*2024-04-17*

Absolument fan de Blinds Up pour nos tournois de poker à la maison ! L'app est super facile à utiliser et idéale pour gérer un championnat. Elle prend tout en charge, des blinds aux classements. L'interface est claire et simple, ce qui aide vraiment pendant les jeux. Recommandé à tous ceux qui veulent une gestion de tournoi sans souci !

### 5/5 — Problème de connexion. Problème de connexion.

*2024-04-09*

Bonjour, j’ai payé mon abonnement, je n’arrive pas à réinitialiser mon mot de passe. Je n’ai rien reçu sur mon mail. Et j’ai bien été débité de l’abonnement premium. Merci de bien vouloir me contacter très rapidement. Vraiment très déçu En effet problème réglé après plusieurs tentatives de contacter le support. Merci

**Developer response:** Merci pour la réévaluation, n'hésitez pas à me recontacter au support pour signaler tout autre problème ; je suis également ouvert à toute suggestion d'amélioration de l'app !

### 5/5 — Fantastic App

*2024-02-05, version 2.11*

Our group has been hosting a weekly hold ‘em tournament with 20+ players for nearly 18 years. We started with a kitchen timer until one of the hosts bought a Poker Genie. I just completed a home remodel including the addition of a poker room and wanted to up the ante on our game management. I began my search looking for an app to do this and reading reviews of a number of them. Then, I came across Blinds Up and it seemed to have what I was looking for. WOW! This app is amazing. I would highly recommend this to anyone who hosts a game!

### 3/5 — Problème mode "championnat"

*2023-07-06*

Très bonne application pour la gestion d'une partie.
Par contre le mode championnat avec décompte de points avec forfait premium n'est malheureusement pas au point.

**Developer response:** Bonjour, pouvez-vous nous contacter via Messenger ou par mail à hello@blindsup.app pour nous évoquer ce que vous aimeriez voir comme améliorations dans la partie championnat ? Nous sommes en train de travailler sur une grosse mise à jour et c'est l'occasion de voir vos souhaits réalisés ☺️

### 2/5 — Cannot upload small custom sound clips

*2023-06-14, version 2.11*

App appears to be pulling from Apple Music Library which will not allow you to play music clips.  Contacted app support with no response, seems developer has checked out.  I will be canceling subscription and moving back to tournament director, shame app had a ton of potential.

### 5/5 — L'app idéale pour gérer ses tournois

*2023-04-09*

Un peu lassé par The tournament director sur PC, que je trouvais trop lourd par rapport aux petites parties que j'organisais, j'avais cherché un bon logiciel sur iPad...
J’ai essayé Blinds Up et je ne regrette pas, c'est tout simplement l'app qu'il me fallait : simple à prendre en main, jolie et efficace. Et un développeur réactif quand on lui envoie des suggestions ou des bugs !

### 3/5 — Good App

*2023-03-07, version 2.9*

Great app, haven’t used for a while and have a poker night coming up, is it still supported as I’m having trouble resetting password etc

## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated)

### 1/5 — Horrible

*2026-01-23, version 3.6*

Abysmal.  Crashes every time I try to go to a different settings screen, or add a player, or anything else.  UI leaves a lot to be desired, even if it worked, which it doesn’t.  And they want $99 a year??  Hard, hard pass.

### 1/5 — Too many restrictions & monthly subscription

*2025-03-14, version 3.6*

This app has way too many restriction. Also app think you are running a casino they want to charge you $10 a month… create a special app for casino people atleast let regular people enjoy the app fully… have may be run the full app once a month or may be twice a year.. for those people who dont run a casino. Without paying option.. its hard to use and doesnt even have a basic functionality.

### 1/5 — Customer service poor

*2023-09-09, version 2.11*

Have been a paid member for two years but stopped working and no one to call or contact other than by email which I have done and still zilch

### 1/5 — Went from great to a head ache

*2023-03-10, version 2.9*

Been using this app consistently every week for the past year and was awesome with no complaints until app was updated now it a head ache to keep up with. Can not add new player as the text box is unresponsive. All the text boxes are blackened and hard to see while setting up tournaments. The final issue is the app closes out every3-5 minutes while using app and I find myself constantly having to restart the app. Please fix this issue because with this issues mentioned I’m not paying a higher price for an app that doesn’t work!!!

### 1/5 — Unusable

*2023-03-06, version 2.9*

I downloaded the free version just to play around with and run some free poker games, but I can’t edit anything! Most of the items (like blind lengths, small blind and even tournament name) either have no option to select, or allow selection but the click off as soon as you press a single key and then do not allow re-selection.
If I could actually set up a tournament I’m sure it would be great.

### 1/5 — Headache

*2022-10-01, version 2.8*

I can’t even figure out how to end a tournament even when you bust everyone out the clock still goes on and won’t show the points. Also have to duplicate tourney just to have a new game. No support either. Save your money.

### 1/5 — Abonnement payé pour… rien !

*2022-08-17*

J’ai été prélevé de mon abonnement annuel mais je n’ai plus accès au service Premium. Le développeur ne répond pas à mes messages. Donc un conseil, ne prenez pas d’abonnement.

Suite à la réponse du développeur :
Plutôt que de s’excuser de ne pas répondre aux messages des utilisateurs, le développeur me traite de menteur… je vous laisse apprécier.
Pour information, je n’ai toujours pas accès aux services Premium alors que mon abonnement est toujours valide.

**Developer response:** Je n'avais pas vu votre réponse, et malgré le délai, je me permets toutefois de revenir vers vous : je ne vous ai pas traité de menteur, j'ai simplement dit que je répondais à tous les messages reçus au support.. mais il est possible que votre message ne me soit jamais parvenu. J'ai depuis investi dans un service de support externalisé me permettant de ne rater aucun message.
Si toutefois vous étiez toujours intéressé par l'application, je vous invite à me contacter (par mail hello@blindsup.app ou via le Messenger Blinds Up sur Facebook) et compte tenu du souci que vous avez rencontré (et de mon délai pour voir votre réponse...), je pourrais vous proposer l'app gratuitement.

### 1/5 — Not ethical

*2022-08-16, version 2.8*

I bought this when it was a one off fee then it changed to subscription and had to pay annually. Can’t be right to charge annually after I bought it 😡

The most stupid developer response. Do you buy a coat, shoes, car that you bought are then changed to monthly payments on top? 
Lots of apps are one time purchase. Don’t waste your money on a developer who insults the customer.

### 1/5 — Worst service ever

*2022-07-06, version 2.8*

Unlock my premium

### 1/5 — No support whatsoever

*2021-08-26, version 2.8*

Unfortunately we forgot our password and the reset password link doesn’t work in the app. Received no support whatsoever from designers after having paid for premium for last two years and uploading over 100 poker players onto the database. Don’t waste your time and money on this app!!!

## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated)

### 5/5 — Awesome software & support

*2026-02-09, version 3.6*

I have used Blinds Up for many years now to run a monthly tournament. It is easy to use and when I have questions, support is timely and effective. I especially like all the customization that is available. I use it to tailor various aspects of the tournament for my specific needs. It works great!

### 5/5 — Bills poker night

*2026-01-26, version 3.6*

I have used this app for weekly Holden tournaments. At years end we give a small trophy to most wins. This app kills it with keeping track of standings for the year

### 5/5 — Great app

*2025-08-27, version 3.6*

Really good app for managing home games and tournaments. 

However I’d love to have a feature that helps calculating the player entry payments directly to the tournament winners (similar to what Splitwise does for splitting expenses). This would help a lot friendly games where all players pay for their fees in the end according to the tournament ranking. Thanks

### 5/5 — The Absolute Nuts.

*2025-05-11, version 3.6*

I’ve been using this app in all versions for over 10 years for pub leagues, rebuy games and private home games. It’s by far the best non-casino software.
It can manage all aspects of your tournaments with a professional look especially when connected to a large screen display. 
It’s great value, great user interface. ffully customisable layouts, structure, unlimited player and tournament database.
Just needs the phone/tablet sync working.
See my full review at www.ace-sist.co.uk

### 5/5 — Superb app - helps run a smooth tourney

*2025-05-06, version 3.6*

Been using the app for a few years now and absolutely love it. Use it for a weekly game of around 60 players and it is just fantastic. I also use it for my home games and love the features like table balancing, player photos, seating screens and announcements - highly recommended.

### 5/5 — I love Blinds Up

*2025-05-06, version 3.6*

I have been using blinds up for for many years for tournaments for free Poker network and I love it. When there is a problem, they always fix it. I’ve got other people in our area to use it as well.

### 5/5 — La meilleure appli de gestion de tournoi de poker

*2025-02-12*

Pour avoir essayé plusieurs applications de gestion de tournois, celle ci est la meilleure et de loin. Très complète, et intuitive

### 5/5 — Titre : Je recommande à 100% ! ♠️♥️♣️♦️

*2025-01-17*

J’utilise Blinds Up depuis plusieurs mois pour organiser mes tournois de poker, et c’est clairement la meilleure app du genre ! 🎉

✅ L’interface est fluide et intuitive, on peut configurer un tournoi en quelques minutes.
✅ Les blinds montent automatiquement avec des annonces vocales claires, ça évite d’avoir à surveiller le timer en permanence.
✅ On peut ajuster la structure des blinds, les pauses, le prizepool, et même les sons !
✅ Pratique de préparer mon tournoi sur mon iPad et l’afficher ensuite sur ma télé.

Bravo au développeur pour cette application ultra complète et bien pensée ! 👏🔥

### 5/5 — Great Poker Timer

*2025-01-17, version 3.3*

An excellent tournament management app with outstanding customer support!

### 5/5 — Tournoi de poker

*2024-09-13*

Prise en main intuitive, en français. Bravo pour cette application qui permet de gérer un tournoi à la maison comme au casinos

**Developer response:** Merci pour votre retour, n'hésitez pas à me contacter pour toute suggestion ou si vous rencontrez un souci avec l'app. Good games!

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