Poker "M" Calculator vs Rule Referee
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Poker "M" Calculator
Calculate the M-value, a metric used in poker to assess a player's stack size relative to the blinds. This tool helps players understand their tournament standing and make strategic decisions.
- Calculate M-value
- Poker tournament strategy aid
- Stack size assessment
- Blind relative analysis
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Thanks for checking out Poker M Calculator. Use this app to calculate the value of M, as defined here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/M-ratio Please feel free to reach out to me at kevinzagala AT gmail.com for any questions, concerns, or donations.
Rule Referee
Get instant, accurate answers to board and card game rules without searching through manuals. This app provides clear, deterministic answers to keep your games moving smoothly. Access rules offline and enjoy a built-in timer for supported games.
- Instant rule answers
- Offline access
- Built-in game timer
- Supports 79+ games
- No AI guesswork
- Deterministic answers
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Stop arguing over the rules. Rule Referee gives you fast, clear answers to board and card game rules, without digging through manuals or guessing. Built for real gameplay so you stay in the moment and keep the game moving. What you can do: - Ask rule questions in plain language - Get simple, accurate answers instantly - Play without interruptions or debates - Access rules offline, no internet needed - Use the built-in Rummikub timer with notifications Why it's different: Most apps give you long rulebooks or AI guesses. Rule Referee uses structured, hand-built rules and deterministic answers. No AI. No hallucinations. No close enough. Just clarity you can trust at game night. Games supported include Viticulture, Catan, Wingspan, Spirit Island, Lords of Waterdeep, Flamecraft, Codenames, Pandemic, Chess, Exploding Kittens, and more. 79 games total, with new ones added regularly. Free games included Start playing right away with a selection of supported games. Unlock all games Get full access to all supported games and future additions with the All-Access Pass. No more confusion. No more rule disputes. Just play. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Poker "M" Calculator at none against Rule Referee's 1. Poker "M" Calculator also leads on iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). Rule Referee's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (monthly vs every 4 months). On price, rating, ratings volume 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
Both are free to download. Rule Referee sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $2.99 per month. Poker "M" Calculator asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Poker "M" Calculator against 5.0 for Rule Referee. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.
Poker "M" Calculator ships an update every 4 months, Rule Referee monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Poker "M" Calculator | Rule Referee |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Ad-supported — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 21 MB | 124 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Kevin Zagala | Autumn Wohlwend |
Customer experience
Poker "M" Calculator
Rule Referee
In-app purchases
Poker "M" Calculator
No in-app purchases
Rule Referee
- Rule Referee All Access$2.991 Month
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