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The modern smartphone has ceased to be just a device with which we call friends and family, as well as answer calls. This is a multifunctional gadget that many people practically do not let go of their hands. It is not surprising that specialized poker simulators appear in the Google Play and AppStore app stores — programs that allow you to improve the game of poker, practicing actions in different game situations to the point of automatism. Today we will talk about the five best simulators (in my opinion) that are available for Android devices.
1. DTO — Poker Trainer — assistant in the game of GTO
This is one of the best apps that is available in the Google Play store. It was not created by random people for the purpose of monetization.
The famous high roller from Germany Dominik Nietzsche was invited to develop it. The program is a quiz of different situations in multi-table tournaments, where you are invited to find the optimal solution. If you give the correct answer, points are credited to the account. If the answer is incorrect, the program offers to find out the correct action according to the GTO theory with justification. The program interface language is English. Therefore, all explanations for players who do not understand the language will have to be passed through an interpreter.
The app has three versions:
- Free - A good option to get acquainted with the capabilities of the software. Daily there is a parsing of 25 hands. Functionality is limited.
- Two paid - "Grinder" and "Highroller". The maximum functionality is already available here, for various situations in MTT. The cost of subscription "Grinder" is from 790 rubles per month, "Highroller" — from 2,290 rubles per month.
Do not forget that GTO answers are not optimal for playing at microlimits and middle limits. But for general poker education, the option is interesting anyway. You can get the optimal range of games for microlimits by buying the course “Optimal preflop range” from Exan13.
2. Poker equity calculator Holdem Lab 2 — FlopZilla for smartphone
FlopZilla is one of the top programs for poker players, which is recommended for everyone. With the help of software, you can improve your game on the late streets of betting, as well as learn to think in ranges, which is almost the fundamental factor of success. Poker equity calculator Holdem Lab 2 is a good attempt to make a simpler version of Flopzilla for smartphones!
Poker equity calculator Holdem Lab 2 features
- Calculates how the board gets into the range or specific starters;
- Demonstrates the best and worst cards for all starting hands that can come out on subsequent streets;
- Automatically determines what combination the opponent will have, based on the range set for him;
- Allows you to save calculations and created range, which can later be used to build charts.
All these features are available in the free version. Tar spoon: the language of the program interface is English. Although most of the actions here are performed intuitively. In the paid version, which costs from 119 rubles per month, the calculation of fold equity, equity call, as well as a number of additional parameters becomes available. This is the best program for a smartphone and tablet, using which you will learn to read the opponent's range, understand the chances of their gain on a particular board. In general, you will significantly tighten your game on the post-flop.
3. Poker calculator — a simple tool to determine the chances of winning
Online there are many free equity calculators that allow you to calculate the chances of winning a particular hand or range in a few clicks of the mouse. However, it is not very convenient to perform these actions from the calling-station phone. Poker Calculator is the best free app that Google Play has for calculating equity!
The application supports several options for entering the necessary cards for calculations:
- Classic with fingers;
- Voice;
- Using a smartphone camera.
The functionality of this program will pleasantly surprise you:
- Calculation not only for a specific starting combination, but also for ranges.
- The ability to calculate on any of the streets post-flop or pre-flop.
This is the only program in my selection with the Russian interface language. But there will also be a spoonful of tar. The last update of the application was 5 years ago — in 2017. Although this does not affect the functionality of a simple poker calculator.
4. GTO Sensei - training to play GTO on a smartphone
If most of your free time is devoted to the theory of optimal play (GTO), then the GTO Sensei application is probably already installed on your smartphone. If the program has not yet been downloaded from the store, I talk about its "chips". This is a mobile solver that allows you to evaluate your every action in the hand in terms of the optimality of the lines and the GTO theory.
GTO Sensei Features
- Work with all formats.
The application makes calculations for full and short tables in the cash, Spin&Go and multi-table tournaments. - Intuitive interface.
There is also the possibility of personalizing the graphics, including the card deck. - The accuracy of the calculation.
This is important because the resources of smartphones are inferior to computers. - Learn advanced strategies.
GTO Sensei allows you to improve your poker skills in any setting. Even at work in the office, when it is impossible to open auxiliary software from a computer. - Work without the Internet.
Good news for travel enthusiasts - the program can be used on an airplane during flights.
It is enough to pre-load the workout - and the software will work without the Internet.
5. Poker Solver+ — another GTO simulator in a smartphone
Solver+ is another program that allows you to see the optimal draw lines for a specific game situation.
The user is required to perform a minimum number of actions:
- Specify the seat at the table;
- Enter your pocket cards;
- Specify existing community maps
Next, the program will prompt the optimal actions for all possible turns and rivers. There is no workout mode in the free version. The paid version starts at $12.50.
