# Poker Coaching vs Hanzi Scroll

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Hanzi Scroll at 100% against Poker Coaching's 47%. Hanzi Scroll also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.1) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). Poker Coaching's advantage is ratings volume (73 vs 16) and device support (4 vs 2). On price, ads, in-app purchases and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Poker Coaching sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $48.99 per month and Hanzi Scroll sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Hanzi Scroll holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 73 and 16 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 47% of Poker Coaching's written reviews are positive against 100% of Hanzi Scroll's.

Poker Coaching ships an update every 6 weeks, Hanzi Scroll weekly. Both last shipped on November 6, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Poker Coaching | Hanzi Scroll |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (73 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/poker-coaching/id1444569705/reviews) | **[4.8 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hanzi-scroll-learn-chinese/id6800083486/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **73** | 16 |
| Positive reviews | 47.2% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 31 MB | 93 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Jonathan Little Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/553481927) | [Raya Labs](https://appshunter.io/developer/1891932760) |

## What reviewers say

### Poker Coaching

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/poker-coaching/id1444569705)

Master poker with GTO charts, interactive quizzes, and video lessons from top professionals. Improve your preflop decisions, short-stack play, and overall strategy with structured courses and real-time hand analysis.

**Highlights:** GTO preflop charts, Interactive quizzes, Video lessons, Push/fold charts and quizzes, Structured courses, Real-time hand analysis

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Standard Membership | $48.99 | per month |
| Poker Coaching Standard | $48.99 | per month |
| Premium Membership | $146.99 | per month |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great content and coaches
- 👍 Valuable GTO preflop charts
- 👍 Interactive quizzes make studying fun
- 👍 Helpful for improving poker game
- 👍 Top-notch quality and fair pricing

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App is a nightmare
- 🐛 Constant crashes and freezing
- 🐛 Videos randomly restart
- 🐛 Quizzes won't load correctly
- 🐛 App is clunky and confusing

**Reported bugs**

- Black screen after trying to sign up for monthly subscription
- App crashes after a few minutes of use
- JSON error when trying to open the app
- Videos playing audio from another video in the background
- Login issues: won't allow login, crashes when watching video

**Requested features**

- Add download feature for offline listening
- Make 'clear the charts' more customizable
- Include more multi-way pot situations in practice
- Allow users to resume quizzes where they left off
- Keep users within the same quiz category when tapping 'next quiz'


### Hanzi Scroll

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hanzi-scroll-learn-chinese/id6800083486)

This app leverages your existing phone usage habits to integrate Chinese vocabulary learning into your daily routine. It places quick, four-word reviews between you and distracting apps, turning screen time into focused study sessions.

**Highlights:** Vocabulary review between app unlocks, Themed vocabulary packs (HSK 1-3), Character recognition, meaning, pinyin, and sentences, Adaptive repetition for missed words, Simplified or traditional character options, Customizable practice based on level and goals, Track words learned and study streaks

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Weekly | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Pro Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Pro Annual | $39.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Poker Coaching free?

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

### Is Hanzi Scroll free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Poker Coaching or Hanzi Scroll?

Hanzi Scroll is rated higher. Poker Coaching averages 4.1 out of 5 from 73 ratings, while Hanzi Scroll averages 4.8 from 16 ratings.

### Do Poker Coaching or Hanzi Scroll have ads?

Neither Poker Coaching nor Hanzi Scroll shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Poker Coaching or Hanzi Scroll?

Poker Coaching ships an update every 6 weeks, and Hanzi Scroll weekly. Most recently, Poker Coaching was updated on November 6, 2026 and Hanzi Scroll on November 6, 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.*