Poker Skill - Learn Holdem

I love the idea of the app, but there are a few things that I think could do with improvement. The idea of a poker app similar to Duolingo is genuinely great, I downloaded it literally the first ad I saw for it, and the lessons genuinely are informative. I’m not a poker pro so I can’t exactly speak on the entire validity of the strategies presented in the app but in the online micro stakes games I’ve played these do work. However, there are a few things I think could be improved. For one, I think that being required to finish every lesson prior to the next mixed with the energy system just makes it kind of miserable for anyone choosing to use the free version of the app (especially if you did not pick the correct level), but I do understand that it pushes people to want to try the plus version so it makes sense. I think that doing away with one of these things for free users would retain a lot more people. Also just a little nitpicky but personally I find the speed at which the text shows up in a lesson is kind of annoying with how slow it is. Would be perfect if there was a setting where you could change the speed of the animation or disable the animation entirely and just have the text pop up.

Overall the app is well made. The design, UI, and overall look of it is simplistic but attractive. I know that things are just rolling out, but I wish things would have released with more content. To get through the first 2 sections and then be locked out was really disheartening, as I’m already a fairly competent player and was looking more for advanced skills than rudimentary “click all the Spades” type content. Also, the initial “hint/advice” in the speech bubble under the goal of the objective should be able to be hidden. It gives away too much when you’re trying to solve on your own. ie: One said directly “Two checks. Bet small for Thing Value” and then the options were to Check Back or Bet Small. It takes no thought if you tell me just above to bet small. I may end up deleting, but I hope when I come back it’s more full fledged, because I honestly think I would use it every day. I think it could be that good.

Poker skill is a very clean, and simple looking app for start, it’s got a fun daily puzzle and a challenge tree that actually teaches (even beginners) the basics to not just poker but the cards too regarding suits and the meaning of each card. If you’re serious about getting into poker I would say there is no better place to start than right here, and just to add the icing on the cake their instagram page is always available with questions and they’re very friendly and pretty timely with responses. So what are you waiting for? If you’re trying to learn how to play poker, take the leap. This is your way.