# Shogi Timer vs Pokeri

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Shogi Timer | Pokeri |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shogi-timer/id1476493792/reviews)** | [3.8 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pokeri-live-poker-tracker/id1544085497/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **12** |
| Positive reviews | **83.3% of reviews** | 33.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 30 MB | 13 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Keisuke Tanaka](https://appshunter.io/developer/1518566368) | [HIROFUMI KONO](https://appshunter.io/developer/1544085499) |

## What reviewers say

### Shogi Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shogi-timer/id1476493792)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Pokeri

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pokeri-live-poker-tracker/id1544085497)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro | $4.99 | per month |


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