Comparison

Poker Timer vs Poker Timer Pocket

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

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About

Poker Timer

This app simplifies running home Texas Hold'em tournaments by automatically generating blind structures. It displays current blinds, level, and time remaining, ensuring players stay informed and the game flows smoothly.

Highlights
  • Automatic blind structure generation
  • Customizable tournament length
  • Adjustable blind level duration
  • Configurable starting chip stacks
  • Optional ante feature
  • Clear, readable display
Features
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Easy Poker Timer – Texas Hold’em Tournament Clock is the simplest way to run a smooth, casino-style blind structure for your home tournament. It keeps your game organized, adds real tournament pressure as blinds increase, and makes sure everyone at the table always knows exactly where you are in the schedule. Instead of printing a blind sheet or trying to track levels manually, just start the timer and let the app handle the structure. Everything players need to see—at a glance Easy Poker Timer is designed to be readable from across the table, so players don’t have to ask “What are the blinds?” every round: • Small Blind / Big Blind (current level) • Blind level number • Time remaining in the current level • A large countdown timer that clearly shows when the blinds go up This keeps the game moving and helps prevent confusion—especially in larger home games. Quick setup (only four choices) You don’t need to enter your own blind schedule. Easy Poker Timer automatically calculates a blind structure based on four simple options: Tournament length: 2, 3, or 4 hours Blind level length: 10, 15, or 20 minutes Starting chip stack size: $1,500 / $2,500 / $5,000 Antes: optional (beginning at the 4th level) Choose your settings, start the clock, and play. Made for home Texas Hold’em tournaments Whether it’s a casual weekly poker night or a more competitive home tournament, this app helps you create a consistent structure that builds excitement over time. When blinds increase on schedule, the game naturally becomes more action-packed—short stacks get pressure, decisions matter more, and the tournament reaches a satisfying finish. Why blind structure matters A good tournament clock does more than count down time. It gives your game a clear rhythm: Early levels let players settle in and play deeper-stacked poker Later levels increase action and prevent the tournament from dragging on Optional antes add extra pressure and encourage pots to be contested With Easy Poker Timer, you get that structure without needing to be the “tournament director” all night. Clean, readable design Easy Poker Timer features colorful graphics, high-contrast text, and a simple layout so the information is always clear—even during busy hands. If you want an easy, dependable tournament clock that’s fast to set up and easy for everyone to follow, Easy Poker Timer is built for your home game. Notes • Designed for Texas Hold’em tournament play. • Blind schedule is automatically generated from the selected options.

About

Poker Timer Pocket

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

Poker Timer4 screens
Poker Timer Pocket4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Poker Timer Pocket at Free against Poker Timer's $0.99. Poker Timer Pocket also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 6 weeks). Poker Timer's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). On ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Poker Timer Pocket is free to download; Poker Timer costs $0.99 up front. Poker Timer Pocket sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Poker Timer asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Poker Timer ships an update every 6 weeks, Poker Timer Pocket every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Poker Timer versus Poker Timer Pocket: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPoker TimerPoker Timer Pocket
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating3.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size205 MB151 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperBrad MarcusVIZORA

In-app purchases

None

Poker Timer

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Poker Timer Pocket

One-time1
  • Continue Using the App$2.99

Questions

Is Poker Timer free?
Poker Timer costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Poker Timer Pocket free?
Poker Timer Pocket is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Poker Timer or Poker Timer Pocket have ads?
Neither Poker Timer nor Poker Timer Pocket shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Poker Timer or Poker Timer Pocket?
Poker Timer ships an update every 6 weeks, and Poker Timer Pocket every 5 days. Most recently, Poker Timer was updated on October 10, 2026 and Poker Timer Pocket on October 3, 2026.

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