Comparison

PokerTimer vs Poker Timer Pocket

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

Head to head
About

PokerTimer

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
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Add a touch of class for FREE to your next poker tournament. This simple poker clock allows you to easily setup your blind structure and worry more about your cards over keeping track of the blinds. We don't try to show you too much or do too much. Look at the screen and see what you need to see, no extra graphics or horrible formatting. We do just what you need to run your tournament effectively without gimmicks getting in the way. One of the most popular Poker Clocks in the AppStore. See why PokerTimer is used in thousands of tournaments by hundreds of thousands of players. • Beautiful glossy minimalist display • Show blinds, antes, and breaks • Two sound choices and vibrate for iPhone • Quickly add to or edit your blind structure • Pause at level end option • Option to keep system awake • Display Next Level • Share a structure file(compatible with Mac Version). • Display the timer with Airplay Mirroring on compatible TV devices. • Universal Support • Oh, and it's FREE! If you like the app, upgrade to the Pro Version for even more. It adds: • Unlimited Structures • Speech Announcements • Global Chip Color Display • Background Colors • Icon Choices • Custom Sound Option • Hand Timer • Average Stack View • No Ads --------------------------- If you are enjoying the product please help us by giving us a good rating or review and get our rating up where it should be. We are known to address problems right away so please contact us directly if you see anything wrong. We have tested and used this App to run over 100 tournaments ourselves. We know you will agree that this is the most solid poker timer on the iOS market. --------------------------- • Let's play some poker! • New Version 3.0! Don't worry we didn't do too much tinkering, the app has been 'timeless' since it's release in 2010, and we know it still looks and works great. So we just made sure it works perfectly on the newest devices, and added some great new options.

About

Poker Timer Pocket

This app simplifies running poker tournaments with an automatic blind structure generator and a clear timer display. It offers manual customization options and a beautiful, clutter-free interface for home games and small events. A free trial lets you explore all premium features.

Highlights
  • Automatic blind structure generator
  • Clear blind timer display
  • Manual level and break customization
  • Beautiful and simple UI
  • 7-day free trial of premium features
Features
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◆ About the App Poker Timer Pocket is a minimalist yet powerful blind timer app, perfect for home poker games and small poker tournaments. It was designed with a focus on ease of use and aesthetic simplicity, allowing anyone to easily generate and display tournament structures. ◆ Key Features Auto Structure Generator Just enter your starting stack, number of players, and desired play time. The app instantly generates an optimal blind structure, no math required. Blind Timer Display See current level, time remaining, next blinds, and breaks at a glance. The large, easy-to-read interface makes the app fully usable from just your smartphone. Beautiful UI & Smooth UX No ads, no clutter, clean & focused design. Built to keep your attention on the game, not the screen. Full Manual Customization You can also edit, add, or remove levels and breaks manually. Ideal for home games, events, or custom poker setups. 7-Day Free Trial Try all premium features for free, no sign-up required. Not locked behind a subscription, you can experience everything before deciding. ◆ Recommended For Poker enthusiasts hosting home games at home, bars, or cafés Game organizers who want to simplify blind level and break management Users frustrated with complicated poker timer apps looking for a cleaner and smarter alternative Dealers and tournament directors running small-scale poker events Anyone who wants to make the most of their poker time with friends ◆ Why Poker Timer Pocket? When I tried to host a home poker tournament myself, I realized there were no timer apps that were both well-designed and pleasant to use. Most existing tools were overly complex or visually outdated. I wanted something more intuitive. An app that felt good to use. That desire led me to create Poker Timer Pocket, designed from a player’s perspective with real-world use in mind. Poker is about focus, flow, and enjoying the moment with others. So the structure manager should be smooth, minimal, and stress-free. Poker Timer Pocket was built to make that experience possible.

Screenshots

PokerTimer4 screens
Poker Timer Pocket4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: PokerTimer at 4.7 against Poker Timer Pocket's 2.0. PokerTimer also leads on ratings volume (1.3K vs 1) and review sentiment (76% vs 60%). Poker Timer Pocket's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 3 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. PokerTimer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Poker Timer Pocket sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

PokerTimer holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PokerTimer has 1.3K ratings behind it against 1, 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 60% of Poker Timer Pocket's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PokerTimer ships an update every 3 months, Poker Timer Pocket every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
PokerTimer versus Poker Timer Pocket: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPokerTimerPoker Timer Pocket
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (1.3K ratings) — better2.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews75.7% of reviews — better60.0% of reviews
Number of ratings1.3K — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB151 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperBirdsoft LLCVIZORA

Customer experience

PokerTimer

All ratings1,282 ratings
Positive93.8%
Neutral3.0%
Negative3.3%
Written reviews259 reviews
Positive75.7%
Neutral8.5%
Negative15.8%

Poker Timer Pocket

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive60.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative20.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

PokerTimer

One-time1
  • Upgrade to Pro Version$6.99
1 purchases

Poker Timer Pocket

One-time1
  • Continue Using the App$2.99

Questions

Is PokerTimer free?
PokerTimer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Poker Timer Pocket free?
Poker Timer Pocket is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, PokerTimer or Poker Timer Pocket?
PokerTimer is rated higher. PokerTimer averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1.3K ratings, while Poker Timer Pocket averages 2.0 from 1 ratings.
Do PokerTimer or Poker Timer Pocket have ads?
Neither PokerTimer nor Poker Timer Pocket shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PokerTimer or Poker Timer Pocket?
PokerTimer ships an update every 3 months, and Poker Timer Pocket every 5 days. Most recently, PokerTimer was updated on November 6, 2026 and Poker Timer Pocket on November 5, 2026.

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