# Video Poker Trainer — Jacks or Better

> Jacks or Better Video Poker trainer, analyzer, simulator, and strategy guide. (iPhone/iPad app by Ron Schweitzer.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/video-poker-trainer/id324646348 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Ron Schweitzer](https://appshunter.io/developer/804610974)
- Category: Games, Entertainment, Card, Casino
- Price: $1.99
- Rating: 4.10/5 from 24 App Store ratings · 76 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 9.0 · 8 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2009-07-30
- Data updated: 2026-09-01
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/video-poker-trainer/id324646348/reviews.md

## What is Video Poker Trainer?

Part Card Analyzer, Trainer, Simulator, and Strategy Guide, this app is a must for anyone that plays Jacks or Better Video Poker. The easy to learn tactics and handy hand calculator will turn you into an expert in no time. Great for both beginners and experts.

- Easy to memorize tactics
- Three levels of training game
- Odds shown for any hand
- Use Hand Analyzer to see exactly what to hold
- Read the Strategy Guide to learn the secrets of the pros
- Use Real Play to simulate a real machine

What do people say?

"I wish I had this in vegas last weekend. All these moves I thought were smart, I've learned otherwise. Very helpful indeed. Love the interface!"

"Unlike other poker apps, this actually teaches you how to win! Instead of throwing some random cards at you, it challenges you with specific scenarios. I was surprised to learn that I was picking the wrong cards for years! "

This application uses a unique method to teach you how to win at video poker. Each of the three levels of training give you ten different scenarios to choose from. To simulate these edge conditions, we provide over 4000 combinations of hands make it tougher to see the patterns. Your goal is to get all 14 right out of 14. Each time you play, your score will improve!

For example, which do you think is better? A Hi Pair or three cards of a Royal Flush? How about four of a flush or a low pair?

After you choose which cards to hold, it tells you which cards you should keep and why. Before you know it, you will be an expert at recognizing patterns and instinctively choosing the right cards!

Ever get a hand but don't really know what to hold? Use the Card Analyzer to tell you exactly what to do! The analyzer calculates the average payout of all possible hands you could get for each combination of cards you could hold. It does over 1/2 million calculations in less than 1 second and gives you the perfect move!

## Key features

- Card Analyzer
- Strategy Guide
- Training Games
- Hand Calculator
- Real Play Simulation
- Odds for any hand

## Chart rankings

- #53 in Top Paid · Card (US App Store)
- #12 in Top Paid · Casino (US App Store)

## What do users think of Video Poker Trainer?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 💰 Great value
- 🎓 Excellent for learning
- 📈 Real Play feature is helpful
- 💡 Analyze feature is valuable
- ✅ Teaches well
- 💯 Worth the money
- 🚀 Good layout
- 🏆 Best JoB trainer
- 🎯 Great pre-game exercise
- 🌟 Highly recommended
- 💰 Pays for itself
- 🧠 Helps memorize tactics
- 🛠️ Customizable pay tables
- 👨‍🏫 Great support from developer
- ✨ Awesome updates

**Cons**

- 🐛 App crashes after iOS updates
- 🚫 Cannot mute sound
- 🤔 Math/payouts sometimes seem wrong
- ❌ 'Clear' button issue with multitasking window
- ❓ Conflicting advice between training and real play
- 🎛️ No way to track wins/losses
- 💸 Missing payout tracking
- 🤷‍♂️ App crashes after every hand (older reviews)
- 📉 Not enough stats for long-term performance
- 🔇 Cannot turn off sound (older reviews)
- ❓ Confusing advice on holds (Royal vs. Flush)
- 👎 Not a game, only a trainer

**Commonly reported bugs**

- No way to press 'Clear' button in analyze mode due to multitasking window
- App crashes after iOS updates
- App crashes after every hand (older reviews)
- App does not open completely (older reviews)
- Reset score button doesn't work (older reviews)
- Tactics menu only shows first page, cannot swipe

**Most requested features**

- Ability to see running total of wins/losses
- Payout tracking feature
- Ability to mute sound
- Better stats for long-term performance
- Dark mode
- Ability to play actual games with bets and winnings
- More detailed explanation of math behind holds
- Live practice with statistics
- Add Deuces/Joker Wild strategy/practice
- Up-to-date casino pay tables (9/6)
- Add cash to real play mode for tracking wins/losses
- Make real play more fun with betting and winnings tracking

## Recent user reviews (10 of 76)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/video-poker-trainer/id324646348/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Best value in jOb trainers

*2023-02-26*

Easy to use and great value, best one I have come across.

### 5/5 — Just what I needed!

*2023-02-13*

I was a complete novice at Video Poker, but this straightforward and easy to use app taught me a lot.  I especially liked the Real Play and Analyze features.

### 5/5 — Learned a good amount

*2022-12-15*

Great training modules with a simple and easy to use real play option with live feedback. Worth the money.

### 4/5 — Would Like to See $$

*2022-05-28*

I would pay a little extra to have the ability to see a running total of my $$ wins/losses. Five stars if it had this feature.

### 1/5 — So doesn't work with update

*2021-12-03*

With latest update there's no way to press the Clear button when in analyse a hand mode. Apple decided to add the three dots at the top of the screen for multi-tasking/split screen without the ability to turn it off or move it so now when you try to clear the cards the multi tasking window comes up. It's been three years, time to update the app.

### 5/5 — Absolutely love the app!

*2021-07-04*

It’s an amazing app teaches you very well what to do and not to do I absolutely love it!!

### 3/5 — Would like to see a payout feature.

*2021-03-11*

Not having a way to track the payout, as in a real game at the bottom of the screen (in Real Play), feels as if something is missing.  So, I had to purchase other apps that have that feature.  Having that feature allows one to realize how fast a bankroll could be lost /gained.  With such feature I would have given the app a five stars.

### 1/5 — Video trainer

*2019-11-20*

Just bought app and it will not open up completely.  Very frustrating

### 1/5 — Give us an update!...please!

*2019-11-09*

Just when I was starting to get a feel for the game...iOS update... now the App crashes. Please fix!

### 5/5 — Great app when you’re sitting at a machine

*2019-10-26*

I love this app. I use it whenever I’m at the casino. You can put the cards that you have in the analyzer and it will tell you what to do. The latest update crashes after every hand which is a bummer, but I’ll still use the app.

## Frequently asked questions about Video Poker Trainer

### What does the Video Poker Trainer app do?

This app functions as a card analyzer, trainer, simulator, and strategy guide specifically for Jacks or Better Video Poker. It helps users learn effective tactics, analyze their hands, and practice with realistic simulations to improve their gameplay and increase their chances of winning.

### What are the key features of the Video Poker Trainer?

Key features include an easy-to-memorize tactics system, three levels of training games with over 4000 hand combinations, a handy hand calculator to determine the best cards to hold, a strategy guide with professional secrets, and a real-play simulator that mimics actual machines. It also shows odds for any hand and provides detailed analysis for optimal moves.

### Is the Video Poker Trainer app free to use?

Yes, the application is available for free. It does not have in-app purchases or advertisements, allowing users to access all its training and analytical features without any cost.

### Who is the Video Poker Trainer app designed for?

The app is designed for anyone who plays or wishes to learn Jacks or Better Video Poker. This includes both beginners looking to understand the basics and experienced players aiming to refine their strategies and learn advanced tactics used by professionals.

### How does the Card Analyzer feature work?

The Card Analyzer calculates the average payout for all possible hands you could achieve based on the cards you choose to hold. It performs over half a million calculations in under a second to provide you with the optimal move, ensuring you make the best decision for each hand.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 3.3 — 2019-11-29

Added iPad support

### 3.2 — 2019-11-26

Minor bug fix (app froze when clicking Odds button)

### 3.1 — 2018-10-05

Added low and medium volume options

### 3.0 — 2017-04-05

Added suport for iOS 10

### 2.2 — 2012-08-10

Added Mute button on Training Screen to turn sounds off.

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