The verdict in one minute
ClubGG and X-Poker are both club-based poker apps: you apply with a club ID and referrer ID, and once approved you can play the club's games. The biggest differences are the devices they support and the games they offer.
Choose ClubGG if you…
- Want a smooth, polished table interface
- Want to switch seamlessly between computer and phone
- Enjoy Short Deck 6+ or All-in or Fold (AoF)
- Are trying club poker for the first time
Choose X-Poker if you…
- Want to play Pineapple OFC
- Enjoy Omaha variants such as PLO5, PLO6, Hi/Lo and Bomb Pots
- Only play on your phone
- Value a fair game with emulators banned
Side-by-side comparison
| Compare | ClubGG | X-Poker |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Club app | Club app |
| Devices | iOS / Android / Windows / Mac | iOS / Android |
| Texas Hold'em | ||
| Omaha Poker | ||
| Short Deck Hold'em | — | |
| Pineapple OFC | — | |
| Tournaments & Cash Games | ||
| PokerIsland rating | 4.7 | 4.5 |
| Best for | Players who want to play real people and value a polished, stable app | Players who know Texas Hold'em and want to take on Omaha and Pineapple |
PokerIsland scores on five criteria: traffic, game variety, user experience, security and beginner-friendliness:
ClubGG
VS
X-Poker
Games: X-Poker has more Omaha and Pineapple
ClubGG club lobbies offer No-Limit Hold'em (NLH), Omaha (PLO), Short Deck (6+), All-in or Fold (AoF), plus SNG and MTT tournaments, so all the main games are covered.
X-Poker goes further with Omaha and special formats:
- The Omaha family: PLO4, PLO5, PLO6 and Hi/Lo, giving big-pot fans more choice.
- Special formats: Double Board and Bomb Pots for more excitement.
- Pineapple OFC: X-Poker offers Pineapple. ClubGG does not.
Devices and fair play: ClubGG works on computers, X-Poker bans emulators
ClubGG supports iOS, Android, Windows and Mac, and you can log in to the same account on any device, which is handy if you like playing on a big screen.
X-Poker is phone only: download it from the App Store on iPhone, or install the Android APK. To keep games safe and fair, X-Poker bans emulators, so everyone plays on a phone and assistance tools are harder to use.
Interface and stability: ClubGG is more polished
ClubGG is part of GGPoker Network and uses GGPoker's table technology, with polished graphics, smooth animations and intuitive controls that stay stable over long sessions.
X-Poker has a clean interface that loads fast, with social features such as table chat and fun emotes. It has more special formats, so beginners need to learn those rules first.
How to join: both need a club ID and a referrer ID
| App | Club ID | Referrer ID | Download |
|---|---|---|---|
| ClubGG | 356185 | 77091225 | iOS / Google Play |
| X-Poker | 277186 | 3532401 | iOS / Android APK |
On both apps, enter the club ID and referrer ID on the club page and send your application, then start playing once you are approved. For illustrated steps, see each app's review. To learn more about how clubs work, read our beginner's guide to poker clubs.
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FAQ
FAQ
Is ClubGG or X-Poker better for beginners?
ClubGG is intuitive and smooth, so beginners pick it up faster. X-Poker has more games, which are more fun once you know Texas Hold'em.
Which one has Pineapple?
X-Poker offers Pineapple OFC. ClubGG does not currently have Pineapple.
Can I use ClubGG and X-Poker at the same time?
Yes. They are separate apps with separate accounts, so you can download both and join clubs on each.
Which one can I play on a computer?
ClubGG has Windows and Mac versions. X-Poker bans emulators, so you can only play it on a phone.
Do club IDs work on both apps?
No. The ClubGG club ID is 356185 and the X-Poker club ID is 277186, and the referrer IDs are different too, so enter each on its own app.