Frequently Asked Questions

HandRecorder is the fastest poker hand tracking app for iPhone, designed specifically for live Texas Hold'em players. It allows you to record complete poker hands in just 2.8 seconds using an intuitive interface optimized for table use.

The app works 100% offline with no internet connection required, ensuring your poker sessions are never interrupted by connectivity issues. All your data stays private and secure on your device.

Yes, HandRecorder is available for free download on the Apple App Store for iPhone and iPad devices running iOS 17.6 or later.

The app offers a free tier with basic features and subscription tiers (Plus and Premium) for advanced functionality like unlimited sessions, cloud sync, and professional analytics.

HandRecorder offers three subscription tiers:

• Free: Basic tracking with 10 sessions and 100 hands limit
• Plus ($4.99/month): Unlimited sessions, cloud sync, and CSV export
• Premium ($9.99/month): Advanced analytics, tournament features, and professional statistics

All tiers include the same lightning-fast hand recording and offline privacy protection.

Yes! HandRecorder works completely offline. All features function without an internet connection, making it perfect for live poker environments where connectivity might be unreliable.

The only optional feature that requires internet is the Premium venue discovery feature, but all core tracking and analysis functions work 100% offline.

HandRecorder users can record complete poker hands in an average of 2.8 seconds, making it 70% faster than competing poker tracking apps.

This speed is achieved through our unified card picker design, one-thumb operation interface, and optimized workflow that eliminates unnecessary steps and scrolling.

HandRecorder supports:

• Texas Hold'em: Cash games and tournaments
• Tournament formats: MTTs, SNGs, satellites
• Table sizes: 2-10 players with dynamic position naming
• Blind structures: Custom tournament levels with antes

Future updates will include Omaha and other poker variants.

Yes! HandRecorder allows you to edit any recorded hand. Simply tap on the hand in your session view to modify:

• Hole cards and board cards
• Position and action sequences
• Bet amounts and pot sizes
• Hand results and showdown information

All statistics are automatically recalculated when you make changes.

HandRecorder uses professional UTG naming convention that adapts to table size:

• Automatically calculates positions based on seated players
• Uses UTG, UTG+1, UTG+2 naming for consistency
• Visual racecourse indicator shows your position
• Premium tier includes position-based statistics

This ensures accurate positional analysis regardless of table dynamics.

Yes! HandRecorder includes comprehensive tournament features:

• Custom Blind Structures: Create unlimited levels with antes
• Tournament Timer: Automated progression with break management
• Stack Tracking: Real-time chip stack and BB calculations
• Notifications: Break warnings and level changes (Premium)

Perfect for home games, casino tournaments, and online qualifiers.

Absolutely! HandRecorder's tournament builder includes:

• Unlimited blind levels with custom progression
• Drag-and-drop level reordering
• Three ante types: percentage, SB amount, or BB amount
• Break level insertion at any point
• Structure templates for common formats

Save your structures for reuse in future tournaments.

Premium subscribers get tournament notifications including:

• Break end warnings (customizable timing)
• Blind level increase alerts
• App icon badge showing pending notifications
• Background notifications when app is closed

Notifications require iOS permission and are fully customizable in app settings.

HandRecorder tracks comprehensive poker statistics:

• Core Stats: VPIP, PFR, Aggression Factor
• Win Rates: BB/hour, session win rate, hand win percentage
• Position Analysis: Performance by table position (Premium)
• Hand Matrix: Starting hand performance visualization
• Statistical Testing: Chi-square and z-score significance

All statistics include sample sizes and confidence intervals.

VPIP (Voluntarily Put In Pot): The percentage of hands where you put money in the pot voluntarily (not including forced bets like blinds).

PFR (Pre-Flop Raise): The percentage of hands where you raise pre-flop when entering the pot.

These are the two most important poker statistics for understanding playing style and identifying leaks in your game.

HandRecorder uses professional-grade statistical methods:

• Calculations validated against PokerTracker and Holdem Manager
• Statistical significance testing prevents false conclusions
• Confidence intervals show reliability of statistics
• Sample size warnings for small datasets

The app meets professional standards used by serious poker players and coaches.

Yes! HandRecorder is built with privacy-first architecture:

• 100% offline operation with no data collection
• No user accounts required
• iOS Data Protection encryption for all local data
• Optional biometric app locking (Face ID/Touch ID)
• Optional iCloud sync uses Apple's end-to-end encryption

We never see your poker data - it stays completely under your control.

HandRecorder requires iOS 17.6 or later to ensure access to the latest security features and performance optimizations.

The app is optimized for iPhone 12 and newer models but works on any device supporting iOS 17.6. iPad support is included with adaptive interface design.

Your poker data is automatically backed up through:

• iOS Device Backup: Included in iTunes/Finder and iCloud device backups
• iCloud Sync (Plus/Premium): Real-time sync across all your devices
• Export Options: Manual CSV/JSON exports for external backup

We recommend enabling iCloud sync for the most reliable backup solution.

If you encounter any issues:

• Contact us at handrecorder-support@nikielhard.se
• Include your iOS version and device model
• Describe the steps to reproduce the issue
• Screenshots are helpful for UI problems

We typically respond within 24 hours and prioritize bug fixes in rapid updates.