# BJ Counter: Card Counting — Blackjack Hi-Lo & Strategy

> Blackjack Hi-Lo & Strategy (iPhone/iPad app by Daisuke Iwamoto.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bj-counter-card-counting/id6823834387 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Daisuke Iwamoto](https://appshunter.io/developer/6779030911)
- Category: Education
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 18.0 · 11 MB
- Languages: American English, Japanese
- Released: 2026-10-19
- Data updated: 2026-10-31

## What is BJ Counter?

BJ Counter helps you learn blackjack card counting with the Hi-Lo system, along with basic strategy. The core features are free.

FREE

Counter
• Enter cards with A, 2–10, J, Q, K buttons
• Running count and true count calculated automatically (true count truncated toward zero)
• Shows cards entered and decks remaining; adjust decks remaining manually
• Warning when less than one deck remains; no true count at zero decks or below
• Undo, reset, and 1–8 deck shoes

Practice
• Answer the value (+1 / 0 / −1) of each card dealt from a shoe
• Every 10 cards, check your running count
• Tracks accuracy, current streak and best streak

PRO (ONE-TIME PURCHASE, NO EXTRA CHARGES)

Count Training
• Answer the running count as a number, or calculate the true count from the running count and decks remaining
• Choose Beginner, Intermediate or Advanced, with optional time limits

Shoe Countdown
• Auto-deal a 1–8 deck shoe with the running count, true count and decks remaining
• Change the dealing speed, pause, deal one card at a time, or start a new shoe
• Follow the running and true count on a chart
• Count Yourself hides the numbers so you can check your own count

Learning Course
• Learn Hi-Lo values, then the running count, the true count and basic strategy, with lessons and questions

Daily Challenge
• 10 questions a day, with study streaks, a calendar and badges

Basic Strategy
• Chart: hard, soft and pair tables that follow the rules you set
• Advisor: pick your cards and the dealer's upcard to see the recommended play and why. A count-based (reference) section shows deviations for your Live true count
• Quiz: choose the play for random hands and learn from the explanation
• Table rules: number of decks, dealer soft 17 (S17/H17), double after split, which totals you can double, late surrender, split hands, and split aces options
• Charts support 4–8 decks with dealer peek

App Icon
• Choose your Home Screen icon from 4 designs: Casino Gold, Neon Blue, Emerald and Royal Red

Pro is a single purchase with no extra charges. It is not a subscription. With the same Apple Account, use Restore Purchase on another device or after reinstalling.

DESIGNED FOR PEACE OF MIND
• Data stays on your device. No account, no ads
• The app only connects to the App Store when you buy or restore Pro
• Your Live count, Practice scores and learning progress are restored when you reopen the app
• Supports VoiceOver, larger text, Japanese and English

This app is a learning and practice tool. It has no real-money gambling features. Follow the rules of any venue or jurisdiction regarding the use of electronic devices.

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Blackjack Counter Pro | $5.99 | one-time |


## Is BJ Counter safe?

Not enough ratings yet to assess BJ Counter.

## Is BJ Counter legit?

BJ Counter: Card Counting appears legitimate, with a few gaps. The AppsHunter Legitimacy Score for BJ Counter is 65 out of 100 points across 7 verification signals from App Store and developer data.


## Version history (last 2 releases)

### 1.1.0 — 2026-10-21

Pro (one-time purchase) now includes four new learning tools at no extra cost:
• Count Training: answer the running count and calculate the true count, with 3 levels and time limits
• Shoe Countdown: auto-deal a 1–8 deck shoe and follow the running and true count on a chart, or count yourself and check your answer
• Learning Course: Hi-Lo values, running count, true count, then basic strategy, step by step
• Daily Challenge: 10 questions a day, study streaks, a calendar and badges

### 1.0.0 — 2026-10-19

No release notes.

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## Related topics

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