# PokerTimer vs BravoPokerLive

The clearest difference is review sentiment: PokerTimer at 76% against BravoPokerLive's 12%. PokerTimer also leads on rating (4.7 vs 2.9) and ratings volume (1.3K vs 60). BravoPokerLive's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PokerTimer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. BravoPokerLive asks for nothing beyond the download.

PokerTimer holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PokerTimer has 1.3K ratings behind it against 60, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 76% of PokerTimer's written reviews are positive against 12% of BravoPokerLive's.

PokerTimer ships an update every 3 months, BravoPokerLive every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PokerTimer | BravoPokerLive |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (1.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pokertimer/id340175157/reviews)** | [2.9 (60 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bravopokerlive/id470322257/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.3K** | 60 |
| Positive reviews | **76.3% of reviews** | 11.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Free** |
| Size | 4 MB | 52 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Birdsoft LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/293366061) | [Genesis Gaming Solutions, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/470322260) |

## What reviewers say

### PokerTimer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pokertimer/id340175157)

Manage your poker tournament blinds and breaks with this elegant and simple clock. Focus on your game with a clear, minimalist display that shows essential information without distractions. Easily customize blind structures and enjoy a smooth tournament experience.

**Highlights:** Blind structure setup, Break timer, Minimalist display, Sound and vibrate alerts, Edit blind structure, Display next level, Share structure files

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Upgrade to Pro Version | $6.99 | one-time |


### BravoPokerLive

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bravopokerlive/id470322257)

This app provides real-time updates on live poker action, including tournament schedules, promotions, and room details. Users can easily find and join games, and even get on waiting lists at participating locations.

**Highlights:** Real-time poker action updates, Tournament schedules, Promotions and room details, Find and join live games, Join waiting lists directly, Poker room management system integration

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Simple and easy to use
- 🚀 Improved layout and functionality
- 🚀 Doesn't freeze anymore
- 🚀 Able to see tournaments and their clocks

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy and glitchy
- 🐛 Frequent login issues
- 🐛 Unreliable and non-functional
- 🐛 Crashes and freezes often
- 🐛 Outdated and poor UI design

**Reported bugs**

- Login issues and error messages
- Favorites feature not working as expected
- Inconsistent and unreliable location services
- Inability to create an account or reset password

**Requested features**

- Ability to sign up for waitlists and games directly in the app
- Improved search and filtering options
- Integration with player accounts and rewards programs
- Notifications for waitlist positions and tournament updates
- More detailed tournament and game information


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PokerTimer free?

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

### Is BravoPokerLive free?

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

### Which has better reviews, PokerTimer or BravoPokerLive?

PokerTimer is rated higher. PokerTimer averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1.3K ratings, while BravoPokerLive averages 2.9 from 60 ratings.

### Do PokerTimer or BravoPokerLive have ads?

Neither PokerTimer nor BravoPokerLive shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, PokerTimer or BravoPokerLive?

PokerTimer ships an update every 3 months, and BravoPokerLive every 3 weeks. Most recently, PokerTimer was updated on September 23, 2026 and BravoPokerLive on September 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.*