# Diverter vs SD Poker

The clearest difference is update cadence: Diverter at every 10 days against SD Poker's every 8 months. Diverter also leads on ratings volume (30 vs 2). SD Poker's advantage is device support (4 vs 1) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 18.6). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Diverter costs $59.99 and SD Poker $59.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Diverter against 5.0 for SD Poker. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Diverter has 30 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

Diverter ships an update every 10 days, SD Poker every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Diverter | SD Poker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $59.99 | $59.99 |
| Rating | [4.9 (30 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/diverter/id1081486684/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sd-poker/id1099492468/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **30** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 10 days** | Every 8 months |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Size | 19 MB | 27 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Marc Kerstein](https://appshunter.io/developer/821255617) | [Martin Eisele](https://appshunter.io/developer/1099492467) |

## What reviewers say

### Diverter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/diverter/id1081486684)

This app allows you to make calls and transmit information to an accomplice while simultaneously dialing a random phone number. It offers multiple peeking methods and integrates with various other apps and lists for enhanced functionality in magic performances.

**Highlights:** Transmit information to an accomplice, Dial random phone numbers, Multiple peeking methods (Audio Peek, Web Peek), DFB List and Gyro List support, Integrates with other magic apps, Card Clock Swipe Input, International number format support

**In-app purchases:** none


### SD Poker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sd-poker/id1099492468)

This app is a specialized tool for magicians, designed to assist in performing a specific poker-themed magic trick. It analyzes card stacks to help you deal any requested poker hand, with features for customization and presentation.

**Highlights:** Analyzes card stacks for poker hands, Supports user-defined stacks, Optimizes for fewest moves, Stealth mode for hidden assistance, Proximity sensor for shuffle sound, Export results via email, Continuous dealing mode

**Features:** Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Diverter free?

Diverter costs $59.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is SD Poker free?

SD Poker costs $59.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Diverter or SD Poker?

SD Poker is rated higher. Diverter averages 4.9 out of 5 from 30 ratings, while SD Poker averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Diverter or SD Poker have ads?

Neither Diverter nor SD Poker shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Diverter or SD Poker?

Diverter ships an update every 10 days, and SD Poker every 8 months. Most recently, Diverter was updated on October 9, 2026 and SD Poker on October 18, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*