# Poker Timer vs Blinds Up

The clearest difference is price: Blinds Up at Free against Poker Timer's $0.99. Blinds Up also leads on ratings volume (126 vs 1) and rating (3.3 vs 3.0). Poker Timer's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 39) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.0). On review sentiment, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Blinds Up is free to download; Poker Timer costs $0.99 up front. Blinds Up sells 30 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Poker Timer asks for nothing beyond the download.

Blinds Up holds the better App Store score, 3.3 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Blinds Up has 126 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of Poker Timer's written reviews are positive against 51% of Blinds Up's.

Poker Timer ships an update every 6 weeks, Blinds Up monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Poker Timer | Blinds Up |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [3.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/poker-timer-blind-clock/id538577745/reviews) | **[3.3 (126 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blinds-up/id827327902/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **126** |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | **51.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Freemium** |
| Size | 205 MB | 103 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Brad Marcus](https://appshunter.io/developer/538577769) | [JLBIZ](https://appshunter.io/developer/424886408) |

## What reviewers say

### Poker Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/poker-timer-blind-clock/id538577745)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### 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 Poker Timer free?

Poker Timer costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Blinds Up free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Poker Timer or Blinds Up?

Blinds Up is rated higher. Poker Timer averages 3.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Blinds Up averages 3.3 from 126 ratings.

### Do Poker Timer or Blinds Up have ads?

Neither Poker Timer nor Blinds Up shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Poker Timer or Blinds Up?

Poker Timer ships an update every 6 weeks, and Blinds Up monthly. Most recently, Poker Timer was updated on October 10, 2026 and Blinds Up on October 16, 2026.

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