# Poker Trainer vs Method Terminal

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Method Terminal at 100% against Poker Trainer's 58%. Method Terminal also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). Poker Trainer's advantage is ratings volume (1.2K vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Poker Trainer sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days and Method Terminal sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $11.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Method Terminal holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Poker Trainer has 1.2K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 58% of Poker Trainer's written reviews are positive against 100% of Method Terminal's.

Poker Trainer ships an update every 2 weeks, Method Terminal fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Poker Trainer | Method Terminal |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/poker-trainer-learn-poker/id6478522482/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/method-terminal/id6761461522/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.2K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 58.3% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 78 MB | 49 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [SweDevIT AB](https://appshunter.io/developer/733449728) | [Method Terminal Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1889805408) |

## What reviewers say

### Poker Trainer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/poker-trainer-learn-poker/id6478522482)

Master poker with five interactive drills designed for all skill levels. Practice preflop and postflop strategies, hand rankings, and odds calculations. Improve your game, build confidence, and win more with this educational poker simulator.

**Highlights:** Five interactive poker drills, GTO and customizable preflop ranges, Postflop hand reading and equity calculations, Hand ranking and best hand identification, Odds calculation and mastery, Offline practice mode, Instant feedback and mistake review

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly subscription | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly subscription | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly subscription | $14.99 | per month |
| Yearly subscription | $59.99 | per year |
| Yearly subscription | $89.99 | per year |
| Yearly subscription | $89.99 | per year |
| Lifetime premium | $269.99 | one-time |


### Method Terminal

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/method-terminal/id6761461522)

This app is a high-speed decision training system for tournament poker players. It focuses on improving split-second choices under pressure by simulating various game scenarios. The goal is to make correct plays feel automatic, reducing hesitation and mistakes.

**Highlights:** Structured tournament poker training, High-speed decision training system, 15 Core MTT Modules, Stack-depth range evolution, ICM & Final Table Pressure training, Spaced repetition for decision tracking, Dual feedback system (rule of thumb & logic)

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Founder Plan | $11.99 | per month |
| Standard Plan | $14.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Poker Trainer free?

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

### Is Method Terminal free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Poker Trainer or Method Terminal?

Method Terminal is rated higher. Poker Trainer averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1.2K ratings, while Method Terminal averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Poker Trainer or Method Terminal have ads?

Neither Poker Trainer nor Method Terminal shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Poker Trainer or Method Terminal?

Poker Trainer ships an update every 2 weeks, and Method Terminal fortnightly. Most recently, Poker Trainer was updated on October 27, 2026 and Method Terminal on October 16, 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.*