# Blackjack Strategy Academy — Card Counting, Verified Charts

> Blackjack strategy trainer for card counting and basic strategy. (iPhone/iPad app by Akrivos LLC.)

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- Developer: [Akrivos LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1880163996)
- Category: Games, Education, Card, Casino
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 7 App Store ratings
- Age rating: 17+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 70 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-09-08
- Data updated: 2026-10-05
- Monetization: freemium
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blackjack-strategy-academy/id6762059098/reviews.md

## What is Blackjack Strategy Academy?

Blackjack Strategy Academy teaches you how to beat the house through card counting and basic strategy. Lessons build each skill step by step, drills train them, and the game can grade every decision you make at the table.

Every chart in the app is verified against simulation-backed published sources, and every chart adapts to your table rules: S17 or H17, 3:2 or 6:5, one to eight decks. When the app corrects your play, it opens the chart and highlights the exact cell that proves it.

FREE TIER
- Full basic strategy training with instant feedback on every hand
- Hi-Lo card counting with the Illustrious 18 and Fab 4 deviations
- Speed Count drill: keep the running count as cards flash at speed
- Configurable table: penetration, surrender, insurance, deal speed
- Career accuracy tracking
- No ads, ever

PREMIUM, ONE-TIME PURCHASE
- KO Preferred and Zen Count, each with its own verified charts and deviations, not just a card-value table
- Hi-Lo Complete: the full deviation set beyond the Illustrious 18
- All drills in every configuration
- In-game count quizzes at the interval you choose
- Advanced statistics: accuracy by hand type, decision speed, trend graphs, and a mistake log
- All lessons
- Every table rule: 1 to 8 decks, H17, 6:5
- Future counting systems (Omega II, Hi-Opt II, Halves) and future drills, included as they are added

No ads anywhere. Premium is a single one-time purchase.

LESSONS
- Blackjack: how the game works, from card values to insurance
- Basic Strategy: the mathematically optimal play for every hand
- Deck Estimation: eyeballing the discard tray
- Counting I: Hi-Lo, the most popular counting system
- Counting II: KO Preferred, an unbalanced system that skips the true-count math
- Counting III: Zen, a more advanced level-2 system

Each lesson ends with a short check, and the counting lessons teach the exact charts the trainer grades you against.

DRILLS
- Speed Count: maintain a running count as cards flash at speed
- Pairs Cancellation: identify cancelling card pairs at a glance
- Table Scan: read a full table and call its running count
- Bet Variation: coming soon, bet sizing by the count

Configure decks, boards, players, speed, and counting system per drill.

STATS
Every decision is recorded. Accuracy and speed trend graphs per save, per system, and across your whole career, with a mistake log that shows exactly which hands you miss.

TRAINING ONLY
This is a training app. No real money, no casino connection, no gambling. It teaches the math of the game.

## Key features

- Card counting systems (Hi-Lo, KO, Zen)
- Verified basic strategy charts
- Configurable table rules
- Speed drills for counting
- Accuracy tracking and statistics
- Step-by-step lessons

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Blackjack Academy Premium | $4.99 | one-time |
| Small Tip | $0.99 | one-time |
| Medium Tip | $2.99 | one-time |
| Large Tip | $4.99 | one-time |



## Frequently asked questions about Blackjack Strategy Academy

### What is Blackjack Strategy Academy?

Blackjack Strategy Academy is a training application designed to teach users card counting and perfect basic strategy for the game of blackjack. It focuses on the mathematical aspects of the game without any real money gambling.

### Does Blackjack Strategy Academy have ads?

No, Blackjack Strategy Academy is ad-free. The description explicitly states 'No ads, ever' for the free tier and 'No ads anywhere' for the premium version.

### What are the different counting systems taught in Blackjack Strategy Academy?

The app teaches the Hi-Lo counting system in its free tier. The premium version expands to include KO Preferred and Zen Count, with plans to add Omega II, Hi-Opt II, and Halves in the future.

### How does Blackjack Strategy Academy grade my decisions?

The app grades every decision you make at the table against verified charts. When you make an incorrect play, it highlights the exact cell on the chart that proves the correct strategy.

### Is Blackjack Strategy Academy available on Android devices?

Based on the provided data, Blackjack Strategy Academy is currently supported on iPhone and iPod. Information regarding Android availability is not included.

### What is the cost of Blackjack Strategy Academy?

The app offers a free tier with core features. Additional content and advanced statistics are available through a single one-time purchase for the premium version.

### How often is Blackjack Strategy Academy updated?

The provided data indicates the latest version is 1.0, released on 2026-09-08, with the last update also on 2026-09-08. Future counting systems and drills are planned for inclusion as they are added.

### Can I practice with different blackjack table rules in Blackjack Strategy Academy?

Yes, the app allows you to configure table rules such as S17 or H17, 3:2 or 6:5 payouts, and the number of decks (1 to 8). This customization is available in both the free and premium versions.

## Version history (last 2 releases)

### 1.0.1 — 2026-10-05

Thank you to everyone for using Blackjack Strategy Academy! 

This update includes improved stability & crash reporting and behind-the-scenes improvements to help find and fix issues faster.

### 1.0 — 2026-09-08

No release notes.

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