Comparison

HeroCall vs Facette

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

Head to head
About

HeroCall

Features
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HeroCall teaches you poker the right way - through a structured skill tree of 169 concepts built from the ground up. Start with Texas Hold'em fundamentals and work up to advanced GTO theory, ICM tournament strategy, and exploitative play. Every node explains a concept then tests you on it, so you actually retain what you learn rather than just reading about it. WHAT'S INSIDE - 169 skill nodes covering preflop ranges, postflop lines, tournaments and poker math - Drills mode for fast-paced practice sessions - Preflop range charts for every position and stack depth - Equity trainer to sharpen your hand reading and odds calculation - Bankroll calculator to manage your poker finances HEROCALL PREMIUM - Unlimited hearts and drill sessions - Full preflop chart library including cash game ranges - All 9 hands in the equity calculator - Full analytics breakdown - No ads Most poker players plateau because they never fix the gaps in their game. HeroCall gives you a structured path from beginner to advanced, one concept at a time. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

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Facette

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Your daily thinking break โ€“ on iPhone, iPad and Mac. Facette brings together short games for focus, memory, logic and spatial thinking in a calm interface. Discover a fresh selection every day. NEW THIS WINTER Merry Xmas is free for everyone from November 1 through December 31, 2026. Remember a wish list and pack the gifts in the right order. An unscored practice round introduces the rules. Take your time and undo your choices before submitting. READY FOR NEW DEVICES Facette supports iPhone Duo and the latest iPhone and iPad models. The interface responds to available space and works in portrait and landscape. Enjoy more room for your games on iPad and Mac. โ€ข 40 permanent games across twelve thinking areas, plus limited-time seasonal specials. โ€ข A changing daily selection and graduated difficulty levels. โ€ข Clearer guidance in Turn Trace, Foldwork and Cube View. โ€ข No account, advertising or tracking. โ€ข Optional sync through your private iCloud. Facette Pro adds 15 bonus games, unlimited practice, replaceable daily games, soundscapes and the full skill radar. One purchase works on iPhone, iPad and Mac. Make a little room for thinking.

Screenshots

HeroCall4 screens
Facette4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Facette at every 2 days against HeroCall's every 3 weeks. HeroCall's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. HeroCall sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and Facette sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

HeroCall ships an update every 3 weeks, Facette every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences ยท 4 level
HeroCall versus Facette: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHeroCallFacette
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 2 days โ€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS15.1 โ€” better18.0
Further details โ€” not scored
Size53 MB12 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperPOKERCODE LTDAndreas Putzinger

In-app purchases

2 purchases

HeroCall

Subscriptions2
  • HeroCall Premium7 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • HeroCall Premium7 Days trial$59.991 Year
4 purchases

Facette

Subscriptions3
  • Facette Pro Weekly$2.997 Days
  • Facette Pro Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Facette Pro Yearly7 Days trial$17.991 Year
One-time1
  • Facette Pro Lifetime$24.99

Questions

Is HeroCall free?
HeroCall is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Facette free?
Facette is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do HeroCall or Facette have ads?
Neither HeroCall nor Facette shows ads.
Which is updated more often, HeroCall or Facette?
HeroCall ships an update every 3 weeks, and Facette every 2 days. Most recently, HeroCall was updated on October 25, 2026 and Facette on October 31, 2026.

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