If you are serious about improving at live poker, you need hand data. Online players have had automatic hand histories for over a decade — every card, every bet, every position logged and ready for analysis. Live players have had nothing. That gap is why a growing number of apps now aim to solve the live hand tracking problem, and why choosing the right one matters more than most players realize.

This guide compares every dedicated live poker hand tracking app on the market — plus the manual methods many players still use. We evaluate each option on the criteria that actually matter for live play: at-table logging speed, data completeness, export formats (specifically whether your hands can reach PokerTracker 4, Holdem Manager 3, and GTO Wizard), social sharing, pricing, and platform availability. If you are looking for the broader context on why tracking live hands matters and how it fits into your study process, start with our complete guide to tracking live poker hands.

What to Look for in a Live Poker Hand Tracking App

Before diving into individual apps, it helps to understand what separates a good live hand tracker from a mediocre one. The live table environment creates constraints that general-purpose note apps — and even many purpose-built poker apps — fail to account for.

At-table logging speed. You play 25–30 hands per hour at a live table, with roughly 30–60 seconds between hands. Any app you use needs to keep pace. If logging a hand takes longer than the gap between deals, you will fall behind and eventually stop using the app.

Data completeness. A hand history that says "I had KK, raised, got called, flopped an ace, and lost" is a story, not data. Useful hand tracking captures positions, stack sizes, bet amounts, board cards, and the action on each street — structured data you can filter, review, and import into analysis software.

Export format compatibility. The make-or-break criterion for players who use PokerTracker 4, Holdem Manager 3, GTO Wizard, or any of the other analysis tools that accept PokerStars text format — the de facto standard for hand history interchange. If your tracking app cannot export in this format, your live hands stay isolated from your analysis workflow.

Social sharing. For players who share hands on X, Instagram, or in study groups, the ability to generate clean visual hand summaries directly from the app saves significant production time.

Pricing and platform. What does it cost, and does it run on your phone?

The Comparison: All Dedicated Hand Tracking Apps

The live poker hand tracking space is small but growing. Here is every dedicated option, evaluated honestly on the criteria above.

LiveHands

What it is: A mobile app (iOS, Android) purpose-built for one job: capturing live poker hands as fast as possible at the table and getting them into analysis and sharing workflows. Street-by-street action recording using a custom keypad, with one-tap export in PokerStars text format.

At-table speed: The interface uses tap-based card selection, contextual action buttons, and a custom chip-entry keypad — all built for the 30–60 seconds you have between hands. Table setup and adjustment is efficient and the app keeps continuity for stack sizes at the table when logging multiple sequential hands. Hands auto-save continuously, so nothing is lost if you get interrupted — you can resume logging a draft hand right where you left off.

Data completeness: Full hand-level capture — positions, stack sizes, bet amounts on each street, cards, pot sizes, SPR, and showdown results. Every hand is stored as structured data, not free-form text. The app auto-calculates pot sizes, side pots, and net profit/loss.

Export: One-tap export in PokerStars text format — the de facto standard accepted by leading analysis tools: PokerTracker 4, Holdem Manager 3, GTO Wizard (HH Analyzer 2.0), Hand2Note, PokerSnowie, GTOBase, and InstaGTO. This is file-based export — LiveHands generates actual .txt files ready for direct import, not clipboard text. For the complete import workflow, see our guide to importing live hands into PT4, HM3, and GTO Wizard. Users also have the ability to one-tap share the hand history .txt file with a friend or coach.

Social sharing: Branded visual hand summary cards designed for X and Instagram that share the hand history to social media in an easy to understand format.

Pricing: $10/month after a 7-day free trial with full feature access, no credit card required. (Last verified March 2026.)

Platform: iOS and Android.

Strengths: Fastest structured capture available. Native PokerStars-format file export to leading analysis tools. Complete hand lifecycle in one app — log, review, edit, export, share. Seat-index architecture with automatic dealer button rotation. Supports no-limit holdem tables with 2–10 players. Draft auto-save for reliability, and cloud backup/sync for peace of mind.

Limitations: Built exclusively for serious live no-limit holdem tournament players — cash games and other poker variants (PLO, etc.) are not currently supported. New to market.

Best for: Players whose workflow includes PokerTracker 4, Holdem Manager 3, GTO Wizard, or another leading analysis tool. Students working with coaches, and coaches who want students to submit structured hand histories in a format they can use immediately in the tools they trust. Players who prioritize speed and data completeness above all else.

Fastroll Poker

What it is: A dedicated live poker hand tracking app (iOS and Android) with a tap-based UI designed for at-table speed. Endorsed by Bart Hanson and integrates his "Crush Live Call-Ins" content. Free tier available; premium features require a paid subscription. (Last verified March 2026.)

At-table speed: The tap-based interface is quick, and the "draft hands" feature lets you bookmark a hand with minimal information and fill in details later — useful when you do not have time to record everything in the moment.

Data completeness: Solid hand-level capture with positions, stacks, actions, and cards. Includes a personal database with filters and built-in equity calculators.

Export: This is where Fastroll and LiveHands diverge. Fastroll exports in four human-readable formats (Default, Emoji, Discord, Plain Text) via copy-to-clipboard — narrative text designed for reading, not importable files in PokerStars format. If your workflow includes PokerTracker 4, Holdem Manager 3, or GTO Wizard, Fastroll's export does not connect to that pipeline. This is a workflow choice, not a quality judgment.

Pricing: Crusher plan at $149.99/year ($14.99/month or $4.99/week also available), with a 14-day free trial. Basic logging features are available in the free tier. (Last verified March 2026.)

Platform: iOS and Android.

Strengths: Strong ratings (4.91/5 from ~33 ratings on iOS). Purpose-built for speed with the draft hands feature. Built-in equity calculators. Bart Hanson integration adds educational value. Available on both platforms now.

Limitations: No native PokerStars-format export for PT4/HM3/GTO Wizard import. No social sharing card generation. Higher price point at $149.99/year compared to other options.

Best for: Players who want fast at-table logging with built-in equity tools and do not need analysis software import compatibility. Players in the Bart Hanson / CrushLivePoker community.

Pokerscope

What it is: A free app (iOS, Mac, and Android) with an innovative shorthand converter that transforms abbreviated notes into structured hand replays. Exports in PokerStars format. Also includes a GTO trainer, equity drills, and bankroll tracking. (Last verified March 2026.)

At-table speed: Rather than real-time structured input, Pokerscope uses shorthand conversion — you type abbreviated notes like "hero bu kk open 15, sb 3b 50, flop A72r" and the app converts them into complete hand replays. The conversion typically happens after the session rather than between hands.

Data completeness: The shorthand converter produces structured replays with positions, stacks, and actions. Output quality depends on what you include in the shorthand — more detail produces a more complete hand history.

Export: PokerStars format export — the same format PT4/HM3/GTO Wizard accept. This puts Pokerscope alongside LiveHands as one of only two apps in this comparison that bridge the gap to the desktop analysis workflow.

Pricing: Free. (Last verified March 2026.)

Platform: iOS, Mac, and Android.

Strengths: Free. PokerStars format export (rare among competitors). Innovative shorthand approach. Cross-platform including Android. Responsive developer. Feature-rich with GTO trainer and equity drills included.

Limitations: Very small user base (~11 ratings on iOS). Relies on post-session shorthand reconstruction rather than real-time structured capture. Feature scope has expanded significantly (GTO trainer, bankroll tracking, equity drills) which may dilute focus on hand logging. No visible business model raises questions about long-term development.

Best for: Players comfortable with shorthand notation who prefer post-session reconstruction. Players who want PokerStars-format export without paying for it.

Poker Analytics 6

What it is: A mature mobile poker tracking app (iOS, Android) serving players since 2016. Combines session tracking, hand recording, bankroll management, and statistics. Includes Apple Watch extension. (Last verified March 2026.)

At-table speed: The hand recorder was designed as one feature among many, not the primary focus. Functional but not speed-optimized for real-time at-table use.

Data completeness: Solid hand-level capture. Imports from PokerTracker 3/4 and Holdem Manager 1. Strong statistical reporting across sessions and hands.

Export: Hands can be shared in video or text format, but not in PokerStars format for analysis software import.

Pricing: $29.99/year for unlimited sessions. Free for the first 10 sessions. (Last verified March 2026.)

Platform: iOS and Android. Apple Watch extension.

Strengths: Most established app in the space with strong ratings (4.77/5 from 1,200+ ratings). Comprehensive feature set. Apple Watch extension. Responsive developer.

Limitations: The interface shows its age — commonly described as "the best among the worst" in community discussions. Hand recording is a feature, not the focus. No PokerStars-format export.

Best for: Players who want all-in-one session tracking, bankroll management, and hand recording — and who prioritize comprehensive statistics over analysis software integration.

Poker Bankroll Tracker

What it is: A full-featured free poker tracking app (iOS, Android, Web) focused on bankroll management with a hand replayer as a secondary feature. (Last verified March 2026.)

At-table speed: The replayer supports detailed hand recording (Hold'em, Omaha, 5-Card Omaha with Bomb Pots, straddles, run-it-twice), but this is a secondary feature. Session and bankroll management is the primary focus, not real-time hand logging speed.

Data completeness: Captures positions, stacks, actions, and cards. Tracks player statistics (VPIP, PFR, 3BetPF). Supports 40+ currencies and CSV import from other trackers.

Export: No PokerStars-format export. Focused on session data and bankroll tracking.

Pricing: Free base version. Pro ~€19.99/year (price varies by country). (Last verified March 2026.)

Platform: iOS, Android, and Web.

Strengths: Free with extensive features. Most comprehensive session and bankroll tracking available. Cross-platform including web. Wide variant support. Tournament calendar.

Limitations: Hand recording is a secondary feature, not the core product. No PokerStars-format export.

Best for: Players whose primary need is session tracking and bankroll management. Many players use Poker Bankroll Tracker alongside a dedicated hand logging app, covering different aspects of their tracking needs.

Pokerbase

What it is: A poker tracking app (iOS, Android) combining bankroll tracking, hand recording, hand replayer, and social features. The most technically ambitious app in the adjacent competitor space. (Last verified March 2026.)

At-table speed: Modern, well-designed interface with hand recording and a visual replayer. The breadth of features means hand logging is one of several priorities rather than the sole focus.

Export: Not built around PokerStars-format export. The focus is on in-app review and community sharing.

Pricing: Free to download. (Last verified March 2026.) Platform: iOS and Android.

Strengths: Modern interface. Social features built into the core experience. Hand replayer with visual board.

Limitations: Tries to do everything — bankroll, hands, social, replayer — which dilutes the hand logging experience. Not purpose-built for at-table speed. No PokerStars-format export.

Best for: Players who want a social poker experience with community hand sharing built in.

Manual Methods: Notes, Journals, and Memory

Before dedicated apps existed, serious live players used what they had. Many still do.

Phone notes apps are the most common method — fast to open, zero learning curve, but the output is unstructured text with no export path to analysis software. Paper poker journals (like SplitSuit's Poker Journal) provide structured templates and are ultra-discreet, but cannot be digitally exported, searched, or filtered — for an in-depth comparison, see our article on paper poker journals vs hand tracking apps. Voice memos capture fast but transcription is slow. Memory alone is the worst approach: players report remembering only 3–5 hands clearly from sessions of 200+ hands.

If you are recording hands at the table for the first time, any method beats no method. The question is what you want to do with the data afterward — if you want to import into PT4, HM3, or GTO Wizard, you will eventually need structured digital capture.

Side-by-Side Comparison Table

Feature	LiveHands	Fastroll	Pokerscope	Poker Analytics 6	Bankroll Tracker	Pokerbase
Primary Focus	Hand logging	Hand logging	Shorthand conversion + toolkit	Session + hand tracking	Bankroll + session tracking	Bankroll + hands + social
At-Table Speed	Purpose-built (tap-based, custom keypad)	Purpose-built (tap-based, draft hands)	Post-session shorthand	Functional, not speed-optimized	Secondary feature	Part of broader app
PokerStars Export	Yes (file-based)	No (clipboard text)	Yes	No	No	No
PT4/HM3/GTO Wizard	Direct import	Not compatible	Compatible via PS format	Not compatible	Not compatible	Not compatible
Social Share Cards	Yes	No	No	No	No	Community sharing
Pricing	$10/mo (7-day free trial)	$149.99/yr ($14.99/mo)	Free	$29.99/yr	Free (Pro ~€19.99/yr)	Free
iOS	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Android	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Unique Strength	Speed + analysis-software export	Draft hands + equity tools	Free + PS format export	Maturity + comprehensive stats	Free + bankroll depth	Social features

Which App Is Right for You?

The right choice depends on your workflow and what you want to do with your hand data after the session.

If you use PokerTracker 4, Holdem Manager 3, or GTO Wizard: LiveHands or Pokerscope are your only options for native PokerStars-format export that feeds directly into these analysis tools. LiveHands captures hands in real time with structured input; Pokerscope converts shorthand notes after the session. The choice comes down to whether you prefer real-time logging or post-session reconstruction. LiveHands is also the stronger option for coach-student workflows — coaches can receive structured hand histories ready for immediate import.

If you want at-table speed and built-in equity tools but do not need analysis software import: Fastroll is purpose-built for speed with draft hands and equity calculators. It is the most refined pure logging experience that does not include analysis software export.

If you want an all-in-one session tracker with hand recording as a bonus: Poker Analytics 6 and Poker Bankroll Tracker both serve this role. PA6 is the more established option with deeper analytics. Bankroll Tracker is the better free option with broader variant support.

If you want a social poker experience with community hand sharing: Pokerbase has built-in social features that the other apps lack.

If you want to spend nothing and still get analysis software export: Pokerscope is free and exports in PokerStars format. The trade-off is that capture happens through post-session shorthand reconstruction rather than real-time structured input.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use more than one of these apps?

Yes, and many players do. A common combination is a dedicated hand logger (LiveHands or Fastroll) for hand capture alongside Poker Bankroll Tracker for session results and bankroll management. Hand tracking captures decisions; session tracking captures results.

Do I really need PokerStars-format export?

If you use or plan to use PokerTracker 4, Holdem Manager 3, GTO Wizard, or any of the leading analysis tools that accept this format, then yes. If you do not use analysis software and review hands within the app itself, export format is less critical.

What about card room phone policies?

Most card rooms allow phone use between hands but restrict it during active play. Check your specific card room's policy before your first session.

Is there a free option that does everything?

Pokerscope is the closest — free with PokerStars format export. The trade-off is post-session shorthand conversion rather than real-time structured capture. Poker Bankroll Tracker offers extensive free session tracking but no analysis-software-compatible hand export.

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