# Blackjack ∙ vs Double Down

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Double Down at none against Blackjack ∙'s 11. Double Down also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 8 days vs every 3 weeks). Blackjack ∙'s advantage is ratings volume (49K vs 4) and chart position (#145 vs unranked). On price, rating and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Blackjack ∙ sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Double Down asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Blackjack ∙ against 4.8 for Double Down. 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.

Blackjack ∙ ships an update every 3 weeks, Double Down every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Blackjack ∙ | Double Down |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (49K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blackjack/id1060018255/reviews) | **[4.8 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/double-down-blackjack-trainer/id6777006186/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **49K** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 56.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 8 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#145** | — |
| Size | 165 MB | 24 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Solitaire Games Studio](https://appshunter.io/developer/1391057535) | [Neeraj Aggarwal](https://appshunter.io/developer/1877631231) |

## What reviewers say

### Blackjack ∙

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

**Currently charting:** #145 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


### Double Down

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/double-down-blackjack-trainer/id6777006186)

Learn the math behind blackjack strategy with detailed breakdowns of expected value, probabilities, and decision-making. Practice with customizable rules and track your progress through focused lessons and drills.

**Highlights:** Expected value breakdown, Win/push/loss probabilities, Customizable table rules, Progress tracking, Focused strategy lessons, Ad-free experience

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Blackjack ∙ free?

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

### Is Double Down free?

Double Down is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Blackjack ∙ or Double Down?

Double Down is rated higher. Blackjack ∙ averages 4.7 out of 5 from 49K ratings, while Double Down averages 4.8 from 4 ratings.

### Do Blackjack ∙ or Double Down have ads?

Blackjack ∙ shows ads; Double Down does not.

### Which is updated more often, Blackjack ∙ or Double Down?

Blackjack ∙ ships an update every 3 weeks, and Double Down every 8 days. Most recently, Blackjack ∙ was updated on October 3, 2026 and Double Down on September 28, 2026.

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