Comparison

PLO Double vs Tether

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

Head to head
About

PLO Double

This tool calculates equity for Pot-Limit Omaha Double-Board Bomb Pots, supporting PLO4, PLO5, and PLO6. It offers fast Monte Carlo simulations, multiway scenario analysis, and detailed study of complex board interactions for serious players.

Highlights
  • PLO4, PLO5, PLO6 support
  • Multiway scenario analysis
  • Custom board configurations
  • Hand-vs-range study
  • Accurate card removal
  • Fast Monte Carlo calculations
  • Offline functionality
Features
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Double Board Equity is a fast, dedicated equity calculator built specifically for Pot-Limit Omaha Double-Board Bomb Pots — including PLO4, PLO5, and PLO6. Run accurate Monte Carlo simulations, compare equities across players, explore multiway scenarios, and study complex board interactions unique to bomb pots. Whether you’re preparing for a session or analyzing hands afterward, DBBP gives you instant clarity. Built for Serious PLO Players Simulate realistic bomb pot spots with: PLO4, PLO5, and PLO6 support Any number of seats Custom Board A and Board B Use V Random mode for hands-vs-range study Accurate card removal across both boards Fast Monte Carlo calculations optimized for multiway pots Deep Analysis Made Simple Use DBBP to: Compare equities for each seat Explore hand-vs-range and hand-vs-hand matchups See how equities shift across runouts Understand blocker effects and removal Study double-board dynamics Review tricky hands from your sessions with precision Clean, Efficient Design DBBP is built for speed and clarity: Simple card entry and editing Autosave + instant recall of previous scenarios Sort-by-Equity toggle Mobile-optimized layout Works offline No ads, no clutter, no distractions DBBP helps you develop intuition and make more informed decisions.

About

Tether

Seamlessly integrate your mobile device with your Linux desktop. Share clipboards, transfer files, and discover your desktop locally over Wi-Fi. All communication is secured with end-to-end encryption, with no cloud servers or accounts needed.

Highlights
  • Shared Clipboard Sync
  • Bi-directional File Transfers
  • Local Network Discovery
  • End-to-End Encryption
  • No Cloud Services Required
Features
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Tether is an app designed for Linux users running custom desktop environments (Wayland). It provides essential ecosystem integration between your mobile device and your workstation, operating entirely over your local Wi-Fi. There are no cloud servers, third-party services, or accounts required. All data is routed strictly on your local network and secured with end-to-end mTLS encryption. Features: • Shared Clipboard: Sync clipboard text bi-directionally between your iPhone and your Linux machine. • File Transfers: Send documents, photos, and archives directly to your desktop, or receive files from it. • Local Discovery: Uses mDNS/Bonjour to automatically find your desktop - no static IP configuration needed. • Encrypted Connections: Device pairing and all network traffic are secured via mutual TLS certificates. Note: Tether is the iOS client app. To use it, simply run the free, open-source Tether desktop application (available as a CLI or GTK app) on your Linux machine. Visit the project's repository to download it and get started.

Screenshots

PLO Double4 screens
Tether3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Tether at Free against PLO Double's $19.99. PLO Double's advantage is iOS requirement (16.0 vs 26.1). On rating, review sentiment, ratings volume and update cadence 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

Tether is free to download; PLO Double costs $19.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for PLO Double against 5.0 for Tether. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 3 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PLO Double ships an update every 9 days, Tether weekly. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
PLO Double versus Tether: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPLO DoubleTether
Price$19.99Free — better
Rating5.0 (3 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings33
Update frequencyEvery 9 daysWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.0 — better26.1
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB6 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperJay IsraelsonZack Bartel

Customer experience

PLO Double

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Tether

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

PLO Double

No in-app purchases

None

Tether

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PLO Double free?
PLO Double costs $19.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Tether free?
Tether is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, PLO Double or Tether?
PLO Double and Tether are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 3 and 3 ratings respectively.
Do PLO Double or Tether have ads?
Neither PLO Double nor Tether shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PLO Double or Tether?
PLO Double ships an update every 9 days, and Tether weekly. Most recently, PLO Double was updated on October 24, 2026 and Tether on October 24, 2026.

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