Comparison

Hold'em Trainer vs PokerRank

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

Head to head
About

Hold'em Trainer

Features
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Sharpen your Texas Hold'em skills with lightning-fast hand recognition challenges. Expert mode takes it further—identify winning hands by rank alone!

About

PokerRank

Learn and practice Texas Hold'em poker with AI-driven training tools and ranked matches. Improve your decision-making, analyze hands, and compete against players near your skill level. Offers optional premium features for advanced coaching and deeper insights.

Highlights
  • Elo-based matchmaking
  • Ranked Texas Hold'em matches
  • AI coaching and hand analysis
  • Daily puzzles and practice hands
  • Rush mode for decision drills
  • Range Builder and Scenario Lab
Features
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PokerRank is where the world meets to play poker. Play ranked Texas Hold'em against opponents near your skill level, earn Elo, and climb from Fish to Solver. Practice poker decisions, review your hands, and track your progress. RANKED POKER • Elo-based matchmaking • Heads-up matches with Bullet, Turbo, and Deep time controls • Six-player games and private tables with friends • Track your rating, wins, and match history POKER TRAINING • A personal training plan built from a few quick questions • Daily Puzzle and practice hands • Rush mode for decision drills against the clock • Range Builder, Scenario Lab, and Equity Trainer • Review decisions and find areas to improve PLAY AND REVIEW WITH FRIENDS • Add friends, chat, and spectate matches • Replay your hands and follow the leaderboard OPTIONAL POKERRANK PREMIUM Premium adds Chippy AI coaching, deeper hand analysis, and leak reports. Core gameplay and practice remain free. Premium is an auto-renewable subscription, offered monthly or yearly. The yearly plan may include a 7-day free trial or an introductory first-year price; the price, billing period, and any trial or introductory terms are shown before purchase. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation. The subscription renews automatically at the regular price unless canceled at least 24 hours before the current period ends. Manage or cancel it in your Apple Account subscription settings. Restore an eligible purchase using Restore Purchases. PokerRank is a play-money skill game. There is no real-money wagering, no deposits or withdrawals, and no cash prizes. Premium purchases training features, not chips or wagers. Questions or feedback? Email support@pokerrank.app. Terms of Use (EULA): https://pokerrank.app/terms Privacy Policy: https://pokerrank.app/privacy

Screenshots

Hold'em Trainer3 screens
PokerRank4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Hold'em Trainer at none against PokerRank's 4. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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

Both are free to download. PokerRank sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Hold'em Trainer asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Hold'em Trainer versus PokerRank: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHold'em TrainerPokerRank
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.8 (33 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—86.4% of reviews
Number of ratings—33 — better
Update frequency—Fortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.115.1
Further details — not scored
Size33 MB94 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperOvalPallas Financial Analytics LLC

In-app purchases

None

Hold'em Trainer

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

PokerRank

Subscriptions4
  • PokerRank Premium$9.991 Month
  • PokerRank Premium7 Days trial$69.991 Year
  • PokerRank Premium7 Days trial$99.991 Year
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  • PokerRank Premium1 Year trial$99.991 Year

Questions

Is Hold'em Trainer free?
Hold'em Trainer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is PokerRank free?
PokerRank is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Hold'em Trainer or PokerRank have ads?
Neither Hold'em Trainer nor PokerRank shows ads.

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