# Optimal: Blackjack Coach — Basic Strategy & Card Trainer

> Basic Strategy & Card Trainer (iPhone/iPad app by BENJAMIN STUART JANES.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/optimal-blackjack-coach/id6804180514 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [BENJAMIN STUART JANES](https://appshunter.io/developer/6804180516)
- Category: Education, Games, Card
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 26.5 · 1 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-09-09
- Data updated: 2026-10-09
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/optimal-blackjack-coach/id6804180514/reviews.md

## What is Optimal?

A clean, beautiful, and distraction-free Blackjack game and strategy trainer.

No annoying ads, no noisy casino popups, and zero clutter. Just authentic Blackjack with a modern matte-dark design, smooth physical card feel, and built-in tips to help you play every hand like a pro.

Whether you're playing for fun, practicing for your next trip, or learning the basics of optimal play, enjoy the purest way to play 21 on iOS.

WHY YOU'LL LOVE IT

• PLAY & LEARN INSTANTLY
Get real-time feedback on every move. Learn when to Hit, Stand, Double Down, or Split based on mathematical Basic Strategy, complete with clear explanations of why.

• AUTHENTIC CASINO RULES
Customize table rules to match real casinos: choose 1 to 8 decks, Dealer Hits or Stands on Soft 17, Double After Split, and Late Surrender.

• BEAUTIFUL, MINIMALIST DESIGN
Designed with pure Apple craft. Clean typography, smooth card animations, subtle haptic feedback, and custom felt themes (Charcoal, Midnight Navy, Forest Green, and Burgundy).

• MULTI-HAND & SPLITS
Smooth, intuitive multi-hand split mechanics that automatically focus on your active hand.

• TRACK YOUR PROGRESS
See how your accuracy improves over time with session stats, best streaks, and lifetime progression charts.

• CARD COUNTING
Practice keeping the count with live shoe penetration, Running Count (RC), and True Count (TC) display.

Zero distractions. Pure Blackjack.

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lifetime Pro Unlock | $4.99 | one-time |



## Version history (last 2 releases)

### 1.0.1 — 2026-09-11

Bug fixes and minor improvements.

### 1.0 — 2026-09-09

No release notes.

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