Blackjack ∙ vs Arbatash
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Blackjack ∙
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.
- Realistic casino gameplay
- Global casino locations
- Classic blackjack actions
- Fair card dealing algorithm
- Insurance and payouts
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Welcome to the #1 Blackjack! Play as in real casinos and beat the dealer to win tons of dollars!Blackjack, also known as twenty-one, is the most widely played casino banking game in the world. RULES AND OPTIONS Blackjack is a card game between a player competing against the dealer. It is played with two or more decks of 52 cards. The object of the game is to beat the dealer in one of the following ways: - Get a BlackJack on the player's first two cards (21 points), without a dealer blackjack. - Reach a final score higher than the dealer without exceeding 21 - Let the dealer draw additional cards until his or her hand exceeds 21. CASINOS Travel all around the world and play in the most popular casinos: - Casino of Las Vegas - Casino of Paris - Casino of Macau - Casino of London - Casino of Monte Carlo - Casino of The Bahamas FEATURES - Blackjack pays 3:2 - Dealer must stand on a 17 and draw to 16 - Insurance pays 2:1 - Hit, Stand, Double Down, Split or Surrender IMPORTANT NOTICE This game contains an algorithm that strictly respects Blackjack rules. Cards are shuffled and dealt in the exact casino way to ensure a 100% fair gameplay. In-app purchases cost real money - be responsible when playing games including money. This Blackjack game is a gambling simulation game, it neither involves real money gambling, nor provides any means to win real money or prize. CONTACT Please feel free to contact us at support@greenpandagames.com if you encounter any problem regarding this app. For the latest news and updates on Green Panda Games: LIKE us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Green-Panda-Games-1696022237280275/ Follow us on Twitter @greenpandagames Visit us at: http://www.greenpandagames.com
Arbatash
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Arbatash is a clean, premium take on the classic Middle Eastern family card game. No ads. No coins. No casino clutter. Just smooth gameplay, authentic rules, and challenging AI opponents. If you grew up playing Hand / Arbatash with family, this is built to feel familiar while staying simple and polished on iPhone. Features - Play against AI opponents - Multiple difficulty levels - Smooth, fast gameplay - Clean table design with no distractions - Rules and scoring inspired by classic Arbatash / Hand play Why Arbatash Most mobile card apps bury great games inside bloated casino platforms. Arbatash focuses on one game and tries to do it well. Current version - Single-player against AI - Multiplayer planned for a future update
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Blackjack ∙ at Free against Arbatash's $1.99. Blackjack ∙ also leads on chart position (#141 vs unranked) and device support (3 vs 1). Arbatash's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 11) and ads (none vs shown). On update cadence there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Blackjack ∙ is free to download; Arbatash costs $1.99 up front. Blackjack ∙ sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Arbatash asks for nothing beyond the download.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and September 11, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Blackjack ∙ | Arbatash |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $1.99 |
| Rating | 4.7 (49K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 56.5% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 49K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Best chart rank | #141 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 165 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Solitaire Games Studio | GEORGE JOSEPH DIAB |
Bugs and requests
Blackjack ∙
Reported bugs
4 issues- Notification for free chips not working
- App crashes after playing for a while
- Inconsistent card dealing
- Dealer gets unrealistic hands
Requested features
6 requests- 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
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- Add cross-device sync for progress
Arbatash
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Blackjack ∙
- Pile of 5,000 chips$1.99
- Bankrupt in Las Vegas : Pile of 5000 chips$1.99
- Pile of chips (5k) - Plane to Las Vegas$1.99
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- Pile of chips (5k) - Private jet to Paris$1.99
- Gobelet of 30,000 chips$4.99
- SPECIAL Bucket of 100,000 chips$4.99
- Gobelet of chips (30k) - Bankrupt in Paris$4.99
- Lucky Day pack (60k chips)$4.99
- Bucket of 100,000 chips$14.99
- Briefcase of 200,000 chips$24.99
Arbatash
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Blackjack ∙ free?
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Do Blackjack ∙ or Arbatash have ads?
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