Comparison

Shogi Timer vs Pokeri

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Shogi Timer

This application provides a versatile timer for Japanese chess (Shogi) games. It supports various timing methods, allows for individual player time settings, and offers voice announcements for remaining time. A pause function is also included for convenience during play.

Highlights
  • Multiple timing methods (tear-off, countdown, consideration, Canadian, Fisher)
  • Customizable time settings per player
  • Voice announcements for remaining time
  • Pause functionality
  • Supports Japanese, electronic sound, and English voice prompts
Features
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▼ Support method In addition to the tear-off method, countdown method, consideration time method, Canadian method Supports the Fisher method. The following functions are available. ■ Time setting You can set the holding time, countdown time, consideration time, and Fisher time. ■ Time setting for each player Two players can have different time settings. ■ Reading the remaining time by voice The voice will read out the remaining time of 30 seconds, 20 seconds and less than 10 seconds. Supports Japanese, electronic sound, and English ■ Pause button You can pause while playing.

About

Pokeri

Track live poker games with a detailed HUD and stats to analyze opponent playstyles. Manage earnings and expenses across multiple currencies. Data syncs via iCloud for multi-device use.

Highlights
  • Live HUD for opponent analysis
  • Detailed player statistics
  • Earnings and expense tracking
  • Multi-currency support
  • iCloud data synchronization
  • Dark mode and iPad Split View support
Features
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Pokeri is an assistant app with tracking and analysis for live poker players. With an easy-to-use Live HUD and detailed stats, you can quickly grasp the playing style of your opponents. Pokeri also records earnings and expenses, you can manage them. It supports multiple currencies. The data is stored in iCloud, so you can use it from multiple devices such as iPhone and iPad. In addition to the dark mode, the application also supports Slide Over and Split View on the iPad. Pokeri will be your reliable and useful assistant and will lead you to more victories! Pro Plan: - Unlock all stats of players - Remove all advertising It will be automatically renewed monthly. Please check the price in the app. Billing will be done via your App Store account. Your subscription will automatically renew if you do not cancel it within 24 hours before the expiration date. You can manage the auto-renewal billings yourself. You can cancel the auto-renewal by selecting [Settings]> [Apple ID]> [Subscriptions] on the home screen. Cancellations of your current subscription will be processed after the contract period has expired. We do not accept refunds for your current subscription. If you add other iOS / iPadOS / MacOS devices or change models, you can restore your purchased subscription for free. In this case, you need to be signed in to the App Store with the same Apple ID as when you purchased it. Privacy Policy https://hikono.github.io/pokeri/privacy-policy.html Terms and Conditions https://hikono.github.io/pokeri/terms-and-conditions.html

Screenshots

Shogi Timer2 screens
Pokeri4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Shogi Timer at 83% against Pokeri's 33%. Shogi Timer also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). Pokeri's advantage is ratings volume (12 vs 1). On price, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Pokeri sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per month. Shogi Timer asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Shogi Timer holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pokeri has 12 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 83% of Shogi Timer's written reviews are positive against 33% of Pokeri's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Shogi Timer ships an update every 3 weeks, Pokeri every 5 weeks. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Shogi Timer versus Pokeri: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterShogi TimerPokeri
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (1 ratings) — better3.8 (12 ratings)
Positive reviews83.3% of reviews — better33.3% of reviews
Number of ratings112 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 5 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size30 MB13 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperKeisuke TanakaHIROFUMI KONO

Customer experience

Shogi Timer

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive83.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative16.7%

Pokeri

All ratings11 ratings
Positive54.5%
Neutral18.2%
Negative27.3%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral33.3%
Negative33.3%

In-app purchases

None

Shogi Timer

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Pokeri

Subscriptions1
  • Pro1 Month trial$4.991 Month

Questions

Is Shogi Timer free?
Shogi Timer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Pokeri free?
Pokeri is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Shogi Timer or Pokeri?
Shogi Timer is rated higher. Shogi Timer averages 4.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Pokeri averages 3.8 from 12 ratings.
Do Shogi Timer or Pokeri have ads?
Pokeri shows ads; Shogi Timer does not.
Which is updated more often, Shogi Timer or Pokeri?
Shogi Timer ships an update every 3 weeks, and Pokeri every 5 weeks. Most recently, Shogi Timer was updated on November 3, 2026 and Pokeri on November 3, 2026.

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