Comparison

BlackJack Challenge TV vs Blackjack Plus

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

BlackJack Challenge TV

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THE ULTIMATE BLACKJACK SIMULATION ON YOUR TV ! Unlimited chips (no chip to buy in the game) • TRAINING MODE: improve your strategy by choosing your casino rules, initial bankroll and bet limits. • CHALLENGE MODE: try to win 10,000 chips starting with only 50! THE DEALER UNDERSTANDS YOUR GESTURES Use simple and intuitive gestures to play quickly with your Apple Remote: slide down to hit, double-click to double down, swipe to stand, and so on... You can play up to three hands in parallel. SHARP GRAPHICS, IMMERSIVE SOUNDS BlackJack Challenge features clear graphics with simple but efficient animations and sounds so you can dive quickly into the game. CUSTOMIZABLE RULES As the game rules may change from one place to another, BlackJack Challenge lets you choose among several game settings so you can easily match the rules of your favorite casino tables. These game features are fully customizable: • H17 / S17 for the dealer hand • Hole Card / No Hole Card (european game) • Double down on 9-10-11 only • Double After Split allowed / forbidden • Maximum resplits (from 0 to 3) • Initial bankroll (from 50 to 10,000) • Minimum - maximum bet (from 2 to 5,000) • Board color (green, blue, red or purple) • Number of decks (from 1 to 10) for Training mode • Deck penetration (from CSM to 80%) for Training mode • Counting strategy (7 options) STATISTICS DASHBOARD Analyze your strategy and results with visual charts and figures. BlackJack Challenge automatically uses your local currency for figures.

About

Blackjack Plus

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
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Welcome to the future of Blackjack! Empire Global Gaming Inc. (EPGG) showcases their (US Patent #: 7,222,854 B2) Patented and Trademarked game, Blackjack Plus TM ! The first multi-side bet variation of Blackjack on the Apple IOS & iPadOS store!   Side Bets: -There are 5 side bets ranging, 2-8, 9-11, 12-16, 17-20 & 21. These side bets are optional and allow the player to place a bet(s) on what they think the sum of their first 2 cards will be. These side bets are fun and exciting and add a game of strategy to the standard game of Blackjack!   How to Play: -Place a bet on your Blackjack Betting Spot and then click NEXT. -Tap and place a bet on None, One, or Multiple side bets as long as the side bet dollar amount is equal to or less than your Blackjack wager! (Side bets pay according to Paychart) -After side bet(s) are payed out or collected, the standard game of Blackjack that everyone loves continues!   Leave a Rating and Review and let us know what you think!

Screenshots

Blackjack Plus4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Blackjack Plus at Free against BlackJack Challenge TV's $1.99. Blackjack Plus also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 3 weeks) and device support (3 vs 1). BlackJack Challenge TV's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and ads (none vs shown).

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Blackjack Plus is free to download; BlackJack Challenge TV costs $1.99 up front. Blackjack Plus sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. BlackJack Challenge TV asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BlackJack Challenge TV ships an update every 3 weeks, Blackjack Plus every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on May 17, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
BlackJack Challenge TV versus Blackjack Plus: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBlackJack Challenge TVBlackjack Plus
Price$1.99Free — better
Rating—4.8 (148 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—94.1% of reviews
Number of ratings—148 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 4 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesApple TViPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS9.0 — better13.1
Further details — not scored
Size38 MB141 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperBenoit GourdinEmpire Global Gaming Inc.

In-app purchases

None

BlackJack Challenge TV

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

Blackjack Plus

One-time4
  • 5,000 Chips$0.99
  • Purchase 20,000 Chips$3.99
  • Purchase 80,000 Chips$9.99
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  • Purchase 400,000 Chips$19.99

Questions

Is BlackJack Challenge TV free?
BlackJack Challenge TV costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Blackjack Plus free?
Blackjack Plus is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do BlackJack Challenge TV or Blackjack Plus have ads?
Blackjack Plus shows ads; BlackJack Challenge TV does not.
Which is updated more often, BlackJack Challenge TV or Blackjack Plus?
BlackJack Challenge TV ships an update every 3 weeks, and Blackjack Plus every 4 days. Most recently, BlackJack Challenge TV was updated on May 17, 2026 and Blackjack Plus on October 24, 2026.

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