# Blackjack 21! vs Blackjack Plus

The clearest difference is update cadence: Blackjack Plus at every 4 days against Blackjack 21!'s every 3 months. Blackjack Plus also leads on review sentiment (94% vs 72%) and iOS requirement (13.1 vs 15.0). Blackjack 21!'s advantage is ratings volume (6.1K vs 137). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Blackjack 21! sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and Blackjack Plus sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Blackjack Plus holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Blackjack 21! has 6.1K ratings behind it against 137, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 72% of Blackjack 21!'s written reviews are positive against 94% of Blackjack Plus's.

Blackjack 21! ships an update every 3 months, Blackjack Plus every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Blackjack 21! | Blackjack Plus |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (6.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blackjack-21/id1001387844/reviews) | **[4.8 (137 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blackjack-plus-side-bets/id1537506540/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **6.1K** | 137 |
| Positive reviews | 71.7% of reviews | **94.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 209 MB | 141 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Do More Mobile, LLC.](https://appshunter.io/developer/318729104) | [Empire Global Gaming Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1537506542) |

## What reviewers say

### Blackjack 21!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blackjack-21/id1001387844)

Experience the thrill of Blackjack with this free casino-style card game. Enjoy authentic Las Vegas rules, customizable tables, and detailed stat tracking. Learn to play with helpful hints and master the game with advanced options like Double Down and Splits.

**Highlights:** Free to play, Las Vegas rules, HD graphics and table customization, Stat tracking, Double Down, Splits, Insurance, Surrender, Deck shuffle animation, Customizable options

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Blackjack 21 - 35,000 Chips | $4.99 | one-time |
| Black Jack Premium Upgrade | $6.99 | one-time |
| Blackjack 21 - 100,000 Chips | $9.99 | one-time |
| Blackjack 21 - 250,000 Chips | $19.99 | one-time |
| Blackjack 21 - 600,000 chips! | $39.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Fun game
- 💡 Good learning tool
- 👍 Great interface
- 🕹️ Enjoyable gameplay
- 🕰️ Useful for passing time

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Too many ads
- 🎲 Dealer advantage
- 🤖 Questionable randomization
- 💰 Aggressive in-app purchases
- 🚫 Unfair gameplay

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes after updates
- Inability to close some ads
- Incorrect payout for split hands
- Disappearing chip balances

**Requested features**

- Multiple deck support
- Option to walk away after winning
- Multiplayer mode
- More betting options
- Improved card draw randomization


### Blackjack Plus

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blackjack-plus-side-bets/id1537506540)

Experience a patented variation of Blackjack that introduces multiple optional side bets. Strategically wager on the sum of your first two cards for added excitement and potential payouts beyond the standard game.

**Highlights:** Patented Blackjack variation, Multiple optional side bets, Wager on first two card sums, Standard Blackjack gameplay, Side bet payout chart

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 5,000 Chips | $0.99 | one-time |
| Purchase 20,000 Chips | $3.99 | one-time |
| Purchase 80,000 Chips | $9.99 | one-time |
| Purchase 400,000 Chips | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Blackjack 21! free?

Blackjack 21! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Blackjack Plus free?

Blackjack Plus is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Blackjack 21! or Blackjack Plus?

Blackjack Plus is rated higher. Blackjack 21! averages 4.6 out of 5 from 6.1K ratings, while Blackjack Plus averages 4.8 from 137 ratings.

### Do Blackjack 21! or Blackjack Plus have ads?

Both Blackjack 21! and Blackjack Plus show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Blackjack 21! or Blackjack Plus?

Blackjack 21! ships an update every 3 months, and Blackjack Plus every 4 days. Most recently, Blackjack 21! was updated on October 16, 2026 and Blackjack Plus on October 15, 2026.

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