# PokerTimer vs Blinds Up

The clearest difference is rating: PokerTimer at 4.7 against Blinds Up's 3.3. PokerTimer also leads on review sentiment (76% vs 51%) and ratings volume (1.3K vs 126). Blinds Up's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PokerTimer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Blinds Up sells 30 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

PokerTimer holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PokerTimer has 1.3K ratings behind it against 126, 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 51% of Blinds Up's.

PokerTimer ships an update every 3 months, Blinds Up monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PokerTimer | Blinds Up |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (1.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pokertimer/id340175157/reviews)** | [3.3 (126 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blinds-up/id827327902/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.3K** | 126 |
| Positive reviews | **76.3% of reviews** | 51.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Freemium |
| Size | 4 MB | 103 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Birdsoft LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/293366061) | [JLBIZ](https://appshunter.io/developer/424886408) |

## 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 |


### Blinds Up

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blinds-up/id827327902)

Manage all aspects of your poker tournaments, from structure and player management to prize pool calculation and sound effects. Track player statistics and championship rankings. Customize your game screen and sync data across devices.

**Highlights:** Rebuy and addon management, Structure generation and customization, Player and table management, Automatic prize pool calculation, Integrated sound effects and text-to-speech, Customizable game screen, Championship and ranking management

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

**In-app purchases (30)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Blinds Up Premium | $3.99 | per month |
| Blinds Up Premium | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Blinds Up Premium | $6.99 | per month |
| Blinds Up Premium | $7.99 | per month |
| Blinds Up Premium | $9.99 | per year |
| Blinds Up Premium | $9.99 | per month |
| Blinds Up Premium | $14.99 | per year |
| Blinds Up Premium | $14.99 | per month |
| Blinds Up Premium | $19.99 | per year |
| Blinds Up Premium | $19.99 | per month |
| Blinds Up Premium | $23.99 | per year |
| Blinds Up Premium | $29.99 | per year |
| Blinds Up Premium | $29.99 | per year |
| Blinds Up Premium | $29.99 | per year |
| Blinds Up Premium | $39.99 | per year |
| Blinds Up Premium | $39.99 | per year |
| Blinds Up Premium | $49.99 | per year |
| Blinds Up Premium | $49.99 | per year |
| Blinds Up Premium | $69.99 | per year |
| Blinds Up Premium | $79.99 | per year |
| Blinds Up Premium | $99.99 | per year |
| Blinds Up Premium | $99.99 | per year |
| Blinds Up Premium | $149.99 | per year |
| SNG classic up to 10 players (6 hours max) | Free | one-time |
| Layout Vegas | $0.99 | one-time |
| SNG turbo up to 10 players (4 hours max) | $1.99 | one-time |
| SNG turbo up to 30 players (4 hours max) | $1.99 | one-time |
| SNG classic up to 30 players (6 hours max) | $1.99 | one-time |
| Blinds Up PRO | $11.99 | one-time |
| Blinds Up PRO | $21.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use interface for tournament management
- 🎯 Excellent customization options for tournaments
- ⚡ Comprehensive tournament tracking and standings
- 💬 Responsive and helpful customer support (historically)
- 📊 Professional display capabilities with Apple TV mirroring

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and app freezes
- 🐛 Text input glitches and unresponsive text boxes
- 🐛 Login and authentication issues
- 🐛 Screen mirroring functionality broken
- 🐛 Premium features not unlocking after payment

**Reported bugs**

- Text input adds every letter and space multiple times
- Background customization difficult and glitchy
- App crashes when changing settings screens
- App crashes when adding players
- Login screen hangs and doesn't progress

**Requested features**

- Multi-device control and synchronization
- Payment distribution calculator for tournament winners
- Custom sound clip uploads
- Improved formula editor for league calculations
- Better in-app help documentation and tutorials


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PokerTimer free?

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

### Is Blinds Up free?

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

### Which has better reviews, PokerTimer or Blinds Up?

PokerTimer is rated higher. PokerTimer averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1.3K ratings, while Blinds Up averages 3.3 from 126 ratings.

### Do PokerTimer or Blinds Up have ads?

Neither PokerTimer nor Blinds Up shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, PokerTimer or Blinds Up?

PokerTimer ships an update every 3 months, and Blinds Up monthly. Most recently, PokerTimer was updated on September 23, 2026 and Blinds Up on September 21, 2026.

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