Top 10 Free Poker Apps

The game of Poker has been etched with high-stakes games and payouts. It is a game of strategy, skill, and luck, which helps it attract players worldwide. Alongside that, the thrill of the competition and the anticipation of big wins helps the talented rise to the top. 

Over the years, the game of poker has evolved significantly. With new variations and games being developed, the stakes have risen exponentially. 

With the game being more accessible to players through the internet, the game has only gotten a more eager following. Perhaps you just want to train, or maybe you want to challenge yourself against other players. 

Be it Android or iOS, here are the top 10 free Poker apps and their benefits!

10.  Pineapple - 13 Card Poker

Pineapple - 13 Card Poker for Android
Pineapple - 13 Card Poker for iOS

This up-and-comer occupies our number 10 spot and is available as an iOS exclusive app.

Pineapple, or 13-card open-face Chinese poker can be quite the challenge and is extremely popular with professional poker players. It is a breath of fresh air for people who want a change of pace for free!

The app has a minimalistic and visually appealing design. It also requires no time-consuming Facebook logins either! The app is the world’s first RNG-certified mobile OFC app and offers various distinct game modes. 

Released all the way back in 2013, this app could be a perfect way to kill time and with only 20 MB to download, it won’t take up precious space either!

9. Zynga Poker

Zynga Poker for Android
Zynga Poker for iOS

One of the early adopters of the Facebook-integrated gaming bandwagon was Zynga Poker. It is also available on both Android and iOS.

This action-packed game quickly garnered attention by adding Jump Poker, a Fast Fold poker game where players get a new hand right after folding!

In addition to that, the app also features free Zynga chips daily! The app does have a fairly high level of spam alongside a cluttered screen. 

However, the app has a sizeable community that is constantly active and you won’t have any trouble finding games at all! With a size of 97 MB, the app is slightly on the hefty side but looking at the features and various play modes, it can be overlooked. 

8. Poker All Day - Texas Hold’em

Poker All Day - Texas Hold’em for Android
Poker All Day - Texas Hold’em for iOS

Next on our list, we have Poker All Day - Texas Hold’em! Available for both iOS and Android, the app offers free-to-play poker games for you to enjoy and have fun without any risks.

The app brings you Vegas-style poker which you can play against other players or even your own friends. 

You can log into the app using your Facebook account to be able to continue where you left off right on your Facebook account. 

Every two hours, you get Free Gold to keep the fun going. You have to log in and spin the wheel to get your prize. If that is not enough, the Reward Points you get while playing can also be exchanged for gold. 

The app is 97.1 MB in size, placing it among the rather big ones and it requires your device to run at least iOS 9.0.

7. Jackpot Poker

Jackpot Poker for Android
Jackpot Poker for iOS

One of the most robust entries by PokerStars, Jackpot Poker is one of the best free-to-play entries on our list! With a special emphasis on three-player Jackpot Poker games, the app is the best way to emulate poker apps with real money on the line. 

The app likes to push microtransactions every once in a while and only has support for Texas Hold’em in its current stage. 

These action-packed games also feature a randomly spiking prize pool which helps keep every hand eventful. 

The interface is simplistic with a pleasing aesthetic making it perfect for beginners. All in all, Jackpot Poker is a fun getaway to learning Poker strategies and does that within just 75 MB of space!

6. GGpoker

GGpoker for iOS

GGpoker is a name that almost everybody has heard of at least once. It is perhaps most famous for hosting 54 games of the 2020 WSOP. With multiple game modes like Texas Hold'em, Omaha, Short Deck Hold'em, All-in or Fold, and much more, this app has all your poker needs covered. 

The app also has Poker tournaments with guaranteed prize pools along with Poker staking and backing. 

The app is available on Android, iOS, Windows, and Mac making it incredibly versatile. With downloads ranging from 100-150 MB depending on the platform, the game can be hefty.

While for iOS, the app is available on the App Store, for Android devices, you have to download it from the official website. 

However, considering all the features, we would definitely recommend it for people who want to try poker for free! You may also play for real money if you so desire, but the main focus here is on its free poker options.

5. Poker Face: Texas Holdem Live

Poker Face: Texas Holdem Live for Android
Poker Face: Texas Holdem Live for iOS

Another great mobile app to play social poker with your friends is Poker Face: Texas Holdem Live. It allows you to choose from a variety of online poker with friends or players from all around the world and socialize with them while playing via video chat. 

The app comes with more than games, it also offers daily missions you can complete for extra prizes, as well as the opportunity for you to spin the wheel and grab even more free chips. 

Even if the app is focused on free-to-play poker games, it also offers mini slot games for you to speen the reels between poker hands. Each player gets 2 free spins every day. Last but not least, the app has a VIP program that comes with additional rewards and benefits.

Poker Face: Texas Holdem Live is available on iOS and Android and requires you to have 288.6 MB free on your device and to run either iOS 11.0 and up or Android 5.0 and up. 

4. PokerUp: Social Poker

PokerUp: Social Poker for Android
PokerUp: Social Poker for iOS

PokerUp: Social Poker brings the fun to you for free at any moment of the day and wherever you may be. Simply take out your mobile device and start playing poker with your friends and players from all around the world.

You can socialize via the in-app messenger, use the night mode so you can enjoy the game at night, and even switch to left-handed mode if you prefer.

The app has different poker games you can enjoy and it even offers a leaderboard if you are the competitive type and want to see how you rank among players. 

You may challenge up to three friends in your contact list for a friendly game using the Multiplayer feature of the app. 

PokerUp: Social Poker is completely free, but if you enjoy it enough, you can opt for their Premium Account which is $0.99 per month. 

This app is perfect for both iOS and Android users, it needs about 129.7 MB of space, and you can find it on the App Store or the Google Play Store. 

3. Appeak Poker

Appeak Poker for Android
Appeak Poker for iOS

Next up, we have Appeak Poker. This Android and iOS compatible poker app offers a simple and makes Poker easy! 

Along with the strikingly straightforward design, the app features a leaderboard and duels where you can represent your country against others! The app has no annoying pop-ups or spam that many other apps often tend to send out. 

The app features customizable avatars, an easy to enter Play Now button, and a minimalistic chatbox as well. 

Although the app hasn't changed much, it is continuously updated and refined. This is the best place to practice your skills against both beginners and formidable veterans of the sport. For just 27 MB, it is completely worth the download.

2. SoPo - Social Poker

SoPo - Social Poker for Android
SoPo - Social Poker for iOS

A great app to exercise your poker skills and have fun is SoPo - Social Poker. Like all the others on this list, it allows you to enjoy free mobile poker with your friends as well as with other players. 

The intuitive interface makes it a good choice if you are a beginner, but also if you prefer simple things and not wasting much time figuring out how to actually use the app instead of playing. 

You can get unique avatars, create your own league with your friends, and even express your emotions during game with emotes. The app requires 81 MB of space and is available for both iOS 13.0 and up and Android 5.1 and up.

1. Governor of Poker 3

Governor of Poker 3 for Android
Governor of Poker 3 for iOS

Governor of Poker as a series has been around for a long time. The third iteration in this long-running series just ramps up things with Multi-Platform Support and Cross-Device Play. 

They also have regular tournaments with in-game currency prize pools which are perfect to practice with! The game also has daily prizes be it chips or in-game currency!

Add to that the cute art style and mystical theme and you have a game that will keep you addicted for hours. 

For people who want more, the app also offers a VIP program for extra rewards and access to VIP-only tables! 

So there you have it! These are our top 10 Poker apps to play whenever you want to have fun. We would recommend trying them all out and seeing which one suits you best!

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