Windows desktop
The Tournament Director
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| Where it runs | Poker HawkCross-platform | The Tournament DirectorWindows desktop |
|---|---|---|
| Native Mac + Windows app | Included | Windows only |
| Native iOS + Android apps | Included | Not available |
| Installable TV app (Fire TV / Google TV) | Included | Not available |
| Offline tournament play | Partial | After license validation |
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Sources & how we checked
Every competitor column was checked against that product’s own site. The oldest review is 22 September 2026; individual review dates are listed below. Where a rival does not publish a price this comparison says so rather than guessing. They beat us in places, and those rows are included too.
- The Tournament Director Checked 7 October 2026Our full comparison
- Blind Valet Checked 22 September 2026Our full comparison
- NextBlind Checked 22 September 2026Our full comparison
Every competitor cell was read from that product’s own public site. Competitors ship changes we do not hear about, so if something here is out of date, tell us through Support & Feedback and we will correct it. “Not listed” and “Not stated” describe what we could find in published information, not a confirmed absence of a feature. “Partial” means some of the capability is supported.
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