# Blinds Up vs Global Poker Clock

The clearest difference is rating: Global Poker Clock at 4.5 against Blinds Up's 3.3. Global Poker Clock also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 39) and review sentiment (67% vs 51%). On price, ratings volume, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Blinds Up sells 30 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Global Poker Clock asks for nothing beyond the download.

Global Poker Clock holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 127 and 205 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 51% of Blinds Up's written reviews are positive against 67% of Global Poker Clock's.

Blinds Up ships an update monthly, Global Poker Clock every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Blinds Up | Global Poker Clock |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.3 (127 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blinds-up/id827327902/reviews) | **[4.5 (205 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/global-poker-clock/id1482997599/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 127 | **205** |
| Positive reviews | 51.2% of reviews | **66.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Free** |
| Size | 103 MB | 71 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [JLBIZ](https://appshunter.io/developer/424886408) | [VGW Holdings Pty Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/718172815) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### Global Poker Clock

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/global-poker-clock/id1482997599)

Manage live poker games with this free utility. It tracks blinds, ante times, and break schedules, allowing for quick setup or deep customization. Ideal for both casual and serious poker players.

**Highlights:** Blind level tracking, Ante time management, Quick Start mode, Customizable blind structures, Tournament mode with breaks, Default settings

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Blinds Up free?

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

### Is Global Poker Clock free?

Global Poker Clock is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Blinds Up or Global Poker Clock?

Global Poker Clock is rated higher. Blinds Up averages 3.3 out of 5 from 127 ratings, while Global Poker Clock averages 4.5 from 205 ratings.

### Do Blinds Up or Global Poker Clock have ads?

Neither Blinds Up nor Global Poker Clock shows ads.

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

Blinds Up ships an update monthly, and Global Poker Clock every 2 weeks. Most recently, Blinds Up was updated on October 23, 2026 and Global Poker Clock on October 26, 2026.

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