# Blackjack ∙ vs Pocket Blackjack

The clearest difference is price: Blackjack ∙ at Free against Pocket Blackjack's $0.99. Blackjack ∙ also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.3) and ratings volume (49K vs 4). Pocket Blackjack's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 11) and ads (none vs shown). On review sentiment, chart position, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Blackjack ∙ is free to download; Pocket Blackjack costs $0.99 up front. Blackjack ∙ sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Pocket Blackjack asks for nothing beyond the download.

Blackjack ∙ holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Blackjack ∙ has 49K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 56% of Blackjack ∙'s written reviews are positive against 50% of Pocket Blackjack's.

Blackjack ∙ ships an update every 3 weeks, Pocket Blackjack every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Blackjack ∙ | Pocket Blackjack |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $0.99 |
| Rating | **[4.7 (49K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blackjack/id1060018255/reviews)** | [4.3 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pocket-blackjack/id1584544005/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **49K** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | **56.5% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | #144 | **#91** |
| Size | 165 MB | 2 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Solitaire Games Studio](https://appshunter.io/developer/1391057535) | [Simon Rybicki](https://appshunter.io/developer/1366874104) |

## What reviewers say

### Blackjack ∙

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blackjack/id1060018255)

**Currently charting:** #144 Top Free · Casino (US App Store)

Experience the thrill of blackjack in a realistic casino setting. Compete against the dealer, aiming to reach 21 or a higher score without busting. Travel to famous global casinos and utilize classic blackjack actions like hit, stand, double down, split, and surrender.

**Highlights:** Realistic casino gameplay, Global casino locations, Classic blackjack actions, Fair card dealing algorithm, Insurance and payouts

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pile of 5,000 chips | $1.99 | one-time |
| Bankrupt in Las Vegas : Pile of 5000 chips | $1.99 | one-time |
| Pile of chips (5k) - Plane to Las Vegas | $1.99 | one-time |
| Pile of chips (5k)  - Private jet to Paris | $1.99 | one-time |
| Gobelet of 30,000 chips | $4.99 | one-time |
| SPECIAL Bucket of 100,000 chips | $4.99 | one-time |
| Gobelet of chips (30k) - Bankrupt in Paris | $4.99 | one-time |
| Lucky Day pack (60k chips) | $4.99 | one-time |
| Bucket of 100,000 chips | $14.99 | one-time |
| Briefcase of 200,000 chips | $24.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to navigate
- 👍 Clear instructions for first-time users
- 👍 Amazing app
- 👍 Very fun
- 👍 Good game

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Dealer seems to get the best cards
- 🐛 Unrealistic odds favoring the dealer
- 🐛 Rigged algorithm to make players lose
- 🔋 High battery usage
- 🔋 Too many ads

**Reported bugs**

- Notification for free chips not working
- App crashes after playing for a while
- Inconsistent card dealing
- Dealer gets unrealistic hands

**Requested features**

- Add option to track longest win/loss streak
- Increase bet limits
- Add option to play multiple hands
- Improve card shuffling algorithm
- Add option to turn off dealer voice


### Pocket Blackjack

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pocket-blackjack/id1584544005)

**Currently charting:** #91 Top Paid · Casino (US App Store)

A classic card game where players draw cards to reach a score of 21 or as close as possible without going over. Make strategic 'Hit' or 'Stand' decisions to win.

**Highlights:** Draw cards to reach 21, Avoid scores over 21, Hit or Stand mechanics, Classic card game simulation

**Features:** Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Blackjack ∙ free?

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

### Is Pocket Blackjack free?

Pocket Blackjack costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Blackjack ∙ or Pocket Blackjack?

Blackjack ∙ is rated higher. Blackjack ∙ averages 4.7 out of 5 from 49K ratings, while Pocket Blackjack averages 4.3 from 4 ratings.

### Do Blackjack ∙ or Pocket Blackjack have ads?

Blackjack ∙ shows ads; Pocket Blackjack does not.

### Which is updated more often, Blackjack ∙ or Pocket Blackjack?

Blackjack ∙ ships an update every 3 weeks, and Pocket Blackjack every 3 months. Most recently, Blackjack ∙ was updated on October 17, 2026 and Pocket Blackjack on October 11, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Blackjack ∙ or Pocket Blackjack?

Blackjack ∙ currently peaks at #144 in the App Store charts, and Pocket Blackjack at #91. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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