# PKR Calc vs Poker Notepad

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PKR Calc at none against Poker Notepad's 2. Poker Notepad's advantage is ratings volume (45 vs 2) and rating (4.7 vs 4.5). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Poker Notepad sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. PKR Calc asks for nothing beyond the download.

Poker Notepad holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Poker Notepad has 45 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

PKR Calc ships an update every 3 weeks, Poker Notepad monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PKR Calc | Poker Notepad |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pkr-calc/id1484592776/reviews) | **[4.7 (45 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/poker-notepad/id1524745646/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **45** |
| Positive reviews | — | 87.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 31 MB | 26 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [ASIA LAB SDN BHD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1743925256) | [UsefulChaos](https://appshunter.io/developer/1524745648) |

## What reviewers say

### PKR Calc

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pkr-calc/id1484592776)

This tool calculates poker equities for various game types, including Hold'em and Short Deck. It supports multiple players and different matchup scenarios, allowing you to save and export your calculations.

**Highlights:** Equity calculation for Hold'em, Short Deck, and 5+, Supports 1-10 player scenarios, Hand vs hand, hand vs range, range vs range calculations, Save, load, and export scenarios, View hand category stats, Exportable range data

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Poker Notepad

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/poker-notepad/id1524745646)

This app offers tools to analyze poker hands, including equity calculations, betting strategy insights, and detailed hand tracking. Improve your game by understanding win/loss percentages and optimizing your betting decisions with advanced analytics.

**Highlights:** Equity/win percentage calculation, Betting profitability analysis, VOA hand tracking and analytics, Opening and Push/Fold range tools, Detailed hand history and insights, Win/loss percentage by position

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Tournament Level Test | $0.99 | one-time |
| Hand Tracking and Analytics | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PKR Calc free?

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

### Is Poker Notepad free?

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

### Which has better reviews, PKR Calc or Poker Notepad?

Poker Notepad is rated higher. PKR Calc averages 4.5 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Poker Notepad averages 4.7 from 45 ratings.

### Do PKR Calc or Poker Notepad have ads?

Neither PKR Calc nor Poker Notepad shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, PKR Calc or Poker Notepad?

PKR Calc ships an update every 3 weeks, and Poker Notepad monthly. Most recently, PKR Calc was updated on October 10, 2026 and Poker Notepad on October 3, 2026.

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