# Pokerbase vs TableMate

Pokerbase and TableMate both sit at 4.9 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of TableMate's written reviews are positive against 54% of Pokerbase's. TableMate also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 4) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.5). Pokerbase's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 4 months) and ratings volume (181 vs 3). On price, rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Pokerbase sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per month. TableMate asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Pokerbase against 5.0 for TableMate. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pokerbase has 181 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 54% of Pokerbase's written reviews are positive against 100% of TableMate's.

Pokerbase ships an update every 2 weeks, TableMate every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pokerbase | TableMate |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (181 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pokerbase-tracking-and-staking/id1387987786/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tablemate-poker-notes-tracker/id6749277326/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **181** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 54.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 113 MB | 17 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.5 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Pokerbase](https://appshunter.io/developer/1761529059) | [Kai Madden](https://appshunter.io/developer/1829765284) |

## What reviewers say

### Pokerbase

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pokerbase-tracking-and-staking/id1387987786)

Manage your poker career with this comprehensive tracking and staking tool. Record every hand, build your profile, and share live updates with friends and backers. Plan your schedule and analyze your game with advanced tools.

**Highlights:** Live session tracking, Bankroll management, Poker profile building, Live staking updates, Session notes and reports, Grind planning calendar, Import from other trackers

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro - Monthly | $12.99 | per month |
| Elite - Montly | $39.99 | per month |
| Pro - Yearly | $99.99 | per year |
| Elite - Yearly | $299.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great UI, super smooth, easy to use
- 📊 In-depth and useful statistics
- 💡 Responsive developers open to feedback
- 📱 Clean and intuitive app design
- 📅 Interactive tournament calendar

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 No rebuy/reentry option in poker app
- 🐛 Cannot input decimals
- 💰 Features turned into paid features
- 🐛 Bug in version 1.30, bankroll is zero
- 🐛 Crashes on first launch

**Reported bugs**

- No rebuy or reenter option
- Cannot input decimals
- Bankroll is zero after update
- Crashes on first launch/startup/load
- App automatically closes/unable to open

**Requested features**

- Rebuy or reenter option for tournaments
- Ability to input decimals
- Add pounds £ as a currency
- Show estimated hands played per session and in total
- Add $0.10/$0.25 blinds


### TableMate

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tablemate-poker-notes-tracker/id6749277326)

This app helps poker players track opponent stats and player notes discreetly at the table. It offers built-in and custom statistics to identify playing patterns and adjust strategy in real-time. Designed for quick, intuitive use, it aims to provide a competitive edge.

**Highlights:** Discreet stat tracking, Built-in and custom player statistics, Player notes and tags, Visual pattern indicators, Quick table reset, Intuitive interface

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pokerbase free?

Pokerbase is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is TableMate free?

TableMate is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Pokerbase or TableMate?

TableMate is rated higher. Pokerbase averages 4.9 out of 5 from 181 ratings, while TableMate averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Pokerbase or TableMate have ads?

Neither Pokerbase nor TableMate shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Pokerbase or TableMate?

Pokerbase ships an update every 2 weeks, and TableMate every 4 months. Most recently, Pokerbase was updated on October 14, 2026 and TableMate on October 1, 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.*