Player app + dealer app
The players' phones, with no installation.
PokClock embeds a local web server (ASP.NET Core + Kestrel). Your players scan a QR code, their browser shows the timer, blinds and payouts in real time. No download, no Internet.
100% local, 100% real time
The server runs on your PC. Phones and tablets connect via your local Wi-Fi. Synchronization runs over SignalR / WebSocket, latency under 100ms. If your Wi-Fi drops, you stay in control on your PC.
Two apps, two uses
One for seated players, one for dealers at the table.
Player app
Timer, level, blinds, prize pool, payouts, top stack. The player checks on their phone without bothering neighbors or the TD.
Dealer app
Shot clock, fast elimination, hand-for-hand sync. For nights with dedicated dealers.
QR code connection
Auto-generated by PokClock at tournament creation. The player scans, their browser opens. No password, no account.
SignalR real time
WebSocket push: level change, KO, hand-for-hand, everything propagates instantly to phones.
No Internet
All over your local Wi-Fi. No data leaves, no carrier dependency. Ideal for rooms with unreliable connections.
No install for players
PWA: open in browser, that's it. Compatible iOS, Android, Windows, Mac, no admin rights needed.
Opt-in push notifications
Your players enable notifications in one tap: tournament start, level change, pause, final table, end of play. In-page colored toasts and native browser Notification API. No need to keep the screen on.
Self-service registration via /register/
A mobile-first PWA where your players register themselves for the tournament. The TD validates with one click from the PC. No paper, no 7:45pm queue, and the list is clean at kickoff.
In screenshots
One-click setup
The local PWA server, player and dealer QR codes, and dealer tablet security.
Clock Display for projection
The room screen: giant gold timer, level, players remaining, current and next blinds, scrolling payouts ribbon at the bottom.
Dealer tablet security
A six-digit PIN and a QR code to authorize the tablet. Auto-lock on inactivity, per-minute action limit per dealer, instant revocation of all sessions.
New tournament message on Discord
The announcement message of a new tournament, automatically posted by PokClock in your Discord channel: date, buy-in, prize pool, registered players. Ready to inform your players without you having to write it.
FAQ about the mobile app
Do my players need to install an app?+
No. It's a PWA, a mobile-optimized web page. They scan a QR code, the browser opens. No store, no download.
Does it work without Internet?+
Yes. Everything runs through your local Wi-Fi. No carrier dependency. Ideal for rooms where 4G is patchy.
How many concurrent connections does it support?+
No technical limit tested below 300 concurrent players. The PWA stays smooth even at peak load.
What if the TD's PC crashes?+
Mobile apps show an offline state and reconnect automatically once PokClock restarts. You resume on snapshot, phones rejoin.
Is the dealer app compatible with any tablet?+
Yes. iPad, Android, Surface, doesn't matter. PWA means any modern browser works.