Poker world
Apps & software
Study tools, trackers, live-poker apps and free games: the established apps worth installing, and the rules to know before you use them.
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The right software makes you a better player and a better-informed one. These are established, legitimate apps and programs, from free odds calculators to the solvers professionals study with, plus the apps that help you find live games.
In short
- Start free: an equity calculator such as Equilab, and our own odds tools.
- Study: GTO Wizard in the browser, or PioSOLVER and HRC for deeper work on a PC.
- Check the rules: GGPoker bans third-party HUDs, and PokerStars allows only approved tools.
At a glance
| App | Runs on |
|---|---|
| GTO Wizard | Web (also works on phones) |
| PioSOLVER | Windows |
| HRC (Holdem Resources Calculator) | Windows · macOS |
| Equilab | Windows |
| Flopzilla | Windows |
| PokerTracker 4 | Windows · macOS |
| Holdem Manager 3 | Windows |
| Hand2Note | Windows |
| PokerAtlas | iOS · Android · Web |
| Bravo Poker Live | iOS · Android |
| The Hendon Mob | Web |
| Zynga Poker | iOS · Android · Web |
| WSOP Poker (social app) | iOS · Android · Web |
| bet365 | iOS · Android · Web |
| DraftKings | iOS · Android · Web |
| FanDuel | iOS · Android · Web |
Study tools: solvers and calculators
Software that shows you the strongest strategy or the odds in any spot. Use them away from the table.
GTO Wizard
Web (also works on phones)The most popular study tool in poker: browse pre-solved game-theory strategies for cash games and tournaments, drill against the solver and analyse your own hands.
- Price
- Free tier; paid subscriptions
- Best for
- Learning game-theory strategy without running your own solver
PioSOLVER
WindowsThe classic professional solver: set up any spot, ranges and bet sizes, and it calculates the game-theory-optimal strategy. The standard tool for deep, custom analysis.
- Price
- One-time licence
- Best for
- Serious players who want to study their own custom spots
Sources: 1 · checked 2026-10-04
HRC (Holdem Resources Calculator)
Windows · macOSThe tournament specialist's tool for push/fold charts and ICM: works out how much your chips are really worth near the bubble and at final tables.
- Price
- Paid licences
- Best for
- Tournament players studying short-stack and final-table spots
Sources: 1 · checked 2026-10-04
Equilab
WindowsA free equity calculator: enter hands or ranges and a board to see who's ahead and by how much. The usual first tool for new players.
- Price
- Free
- Best for
- Beginners learning odds and ranges
Flopzilla
WindowsA range explorer: see how often a range hits each kind of flop, turn and river. Great for understanding why some boards are good for the raiser and others for the caller.
- Price
- One-time, $25
- Best for
- Understanding ranges and board textures
Sources: 1 · checked 2026-10-04
Hand trackers and HUDs
Programs that save your online hands, show your results and display statistics about opponents.
Check the site rules first. GGPoker (and Natural8) ban all third-party HUDs and offer their own PokerCraft stats instead; PokerStars allows only the tools on its approved list. Using a banned tool can get your account closed and winnings removed.
PokerTracker 4
Windows · macOSA long-standing hand tracker and HUD: imports your online hands, shows statistics on opponents and finds leaks in your own game. One licence runs on two computers, Windows or Mac.
- Price
- One-time, $64.99–$159.99
- Best for
- Players on sites that allow trackers, especially on Mac
Sources: 1 · checked 2026-10-04
Holdem Manager 3
WindowsThe other classic tracker: a familiar layout, a very configurable HUD and detailed reports on your results.
- Price
- One-time, $65–$160
- Best for
- Windows players who want deep HUD control
Sources: 1 · checked 2026-10-04
Hand2Note
WindowsThe most customisable modern tracker, popular with high-volume online players for its dynamic HUDs and detailed statistics.
- Price
- Subscription, from $15.99/month (paid yearly)
- Best for
- High-volume online regulars
Sources: 1 · checked 2026-10-04
Apps for live poker
Find games, join waitlists and check tournament results before you go to a card room.
PokerAtlas
iOS · Android · WebThe largest directory of legal poker rooms in the US, Canada and more: tournament schedules, live waitlists and tournament clocks at rooms using its TableCaptain system.
- Price
- Free
- Best for
- Finding live games and tournaments in North America
Sources: 1 · checked 2026-10-04
Bravo Poker Live
iOS · AndroidLive waitlists, tournament schedules and clocks from casinos that use the Bravo Poker room-management system, mostly in the US. You can join some waitlists from the app.
- Price
- Free
- Best for
- Getting on a list before you arrive at the casino
Sources: 1 · checked 2026-10-04
The Hendon Mob
WebThe world's main database of live tournament results and festival calendars. Look up any player's results or find the next festival near you.
- Price
- Free
- Best for
- Results, player records and festival schedules
Sources: 1 · checked 2026-10-04
Free play-money poker apps
Practise and have fun with play chips. No deposit, no cash prizes.
Zynga Poker
iOS · Android · WebOne of the biggest free poker apps, with millions of players. Play-money Texas Hold'em for fun and practice.
- Price
- Free (play chips)
- Best for
- Casual play-money games
Sources: 1 · checked 2026-10-04
WSOP Poker (social app)
iOS · Android · WebThe official WSOP-branded social poker app: play-money tournaments and cash games with a World Series of Poker theme.
- Price
- Free (play chips)
- Best for
- Play-money tournaments with a WSOP feel
Sources: 1 · checked 2026-10-04
Licensed sportsbook and casino apps
Real-money apps from licensed operators. Each one is only available in the countries or states where it holds a licence.
bet365
iOS · Android · WebOne of the world's largest licensed sportsbook and casino brands, with separate licensed apps in many countries (including the UK and several US states).
- Price
- Real money · licensed markets only
- Best for
- Sports betting where it is licensed
Sources: 1 · checked 2026-10-04
DraftKings
iOS · Android · WebA leading US sportsbook and online casino, licensed state by state, with daily fantasy sports as well.
- Price
- Real money · licensed US states / Ontario
- Best for
- US players in states where it is licensed
Sources: 1 · checked 2026-10-04
FanDuel
iOS · Android · WebA leading US sportsbook and online casino, licensed state by state, known for its easy-to-use app.
- Price
- Real money · licensed US states / Ontario
- Best for
- US players in states where it is licensed
Sources: 1 · checked 2026-10-04
Which tools do you actually need?
- New to poker: a free equity calculator (Equilab) and our free Win Rate and Outs and Pre-flop All-in tools are enough.
- Improving online player: a tracker your poker site allows, plus a study tool such as GTO Wizard.
- Tournament player: add an ICM tool such as HRC for bubble and final-table spots.
- Live player: PokerAtlas or Bravo Poker Live (North America) and The Hendon Mob for festival schedules. See our tournament calendar.
Frequently asked questions
What is a poker solver?
A program that calculates the game-theory-optimal strategy for a poker situation. Players use solvers such as PioSOLVER or GTO Wizard to study away from the table.
Are HUDs allowed on online poker sites?
It depends on the site. GGPoker bans all third-party HUDs and offers its own PokerCraft stats; PokerStars allows only tools on its approved list. Always check the site’s rules first.
Can I use a solver while playing?
No. Real-time assistance tools are banned on every reputable poker site. Solvers are for study only.
What is the best free poker tool?
For beginners, a free equity calculator such as Equilab is the most useful first tool, together with free odds tools like our Win Rate and Outs calculator.