Save the spot while it is fresh
Record the game type, stakes, positions, effective stacks, hole cards, board, and action by street.
Keep the details a basic hand history misses
Add notes, tags, player types, and observed tendencies so you remember why the decision was difficult.
Build a searchable hand library
Return to cash-game or tournament hands, filter your saved spots, and find recurring decisions.
Analyze when you are ready
Every HandIQ analysis begins with a recorded hand. Recording remains free whether or not you request analysis.
Is the HandIQ poker hand recorder really free?
Yes. You can record and save poker hands without a subscription. HandIQ also includes up to 3 analysis requests each day; HandIQ Pro is for unlimited analysis.
What should I record after a poker hand?
Start with cards, positions, stakes, effective stacks, and action on each street. Add notes about unusual timing, sizing, player type, or tendencies only when you actually observed them. If you do not have a reliable read, leave the player as Unknown.
Why record a hand before asking for analysis?
A recommendation is only as useful as the context behind it. Recording the full hand reduces missing assumptions and lets HandIQ distinguish the cards and action from the opponent information you supplied.