Comparison

Advanced 21 Blackjack vs Expert Card Counting

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

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About

Advanced 21 Blackjack

Experience realistic blackjack gameplay with extensive customization options. Practice strategies, earn rewards, and unlock new graphics in this free-to-play casino card game. It's designed for adult audiences to hone their skills without real money risk.

Highlights
  • Customizable table rules
  • Adjustable deck shoe size
  • Multiple seat positions
  • Computer player simulation
  • Strategy suggestions
  • Unlockable graphics and themes
  • Table advancement system
Features
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Advanced 21 Blackjack is the most realistic, free way to play twenty-one without setting foot in a casino. With customizable table rules, graphics, and play styles, this blackjack game provides thousands of hours of playtime, strategy building, and fun! Advanced 21 Blackjack puts you in complete control of your play experience, including: - Deck shoe size (1 to 8 decks) - Blackjack payout ratio - Surrender options - Rules for splitting after doubling down - Dealer behavior on soft 17 - Pay on push - Automatic-winner Charlie rules Make the game your own while practicing new betting strategies, table positioning, and basic blackjack strategy: - Play at up to 6 seat positions simultaneously - Have computer players randomly come and go, simulating a real casino experience - Specify computer player positions if you wish, or turn them off completely - Set the gameplay rules for auto-rebet, auto-stand, basic blackjack strategy suggestions, auto-decline for insurance, animation displays, and much more! Continue to hone your skills with Advanced 21 Blackjack through table advancement, starting as “The Rookie” and earning your way to the “The Whale” table. Earn club points by completing achievements to unlock new graphics, including: - Poker chip sets - Card faces - Card backs - Table prints and bet-box designs - Table pad colors and font textures Want to make suggestions on Advanced 21 Blackjack or report an issue? Contact us at advanced21@basement.software. Thanks! Please Note: Advanced 21 Blackjack is free to download and play, however, some options are available through in-app purchases. If you do not want to use this feature, please set up password protection or disable in-app purchases within the app store. A network connection is required to play Advanced 21 Blackjack. This free blackjack app is intended for adult audiences and does not offer any real money gambling or any opportunities to win real money or prices. Any success within Advanced 21 Blackjack does not imply any future success in real money casinos or gambling. Gambling addiction is real. If you or someone you know may be addicted to gambling, call or visit your local gambling helpline.

About

Expert Card Counting

Master blackjack card counting with this comprehensive trainer. Practice real-time running and true counts using Hi-Lo or Halves systems. Improve accuracy and speed with drills and track your progress over time.

Highlights
  • Real-time running and true count tracking
  • Hi-Lo and Halves counting systems
  • Practice mode for accuracy
  • Speed training drills
  • Progress tracking and history
  • Adjustable deck settings
  • iPad optimized interface
Features
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Expert Card Counting is a memory and focus trainer for learning card counting from scratch or sharpening skills you already have. Drill Hi-Lo and Halves, build speed and accuracy, and track your progress one session at a time. What's inside - Counting systems: Hi-Lo and Halves, with running count and true count. Train with 1 to 12 decks. - Practice mode: cards are dealt one at a time. Call the running count, then check your answer. - Speed Training: the Card Values drill asks you to name each card's value against the clock. The Running Count drill has you hold the total while cards fly past, then answer. Choose from four speeds, 20 to 120 cards per minute. Each session ends with a summary of your accuracy and what to work on. - Basic Strategy trainer: drill hit, stand, double and split decisions with a color-coded chart. Hard totals are free. Soft totals, pairs and the full chart are in Pro. - Deviations (Pro): practice the Illustrious 18, the plays that change with the true count. - Table Practice: play through a full shoe while keeping the count, with count checks along the way and a summary at the end of the shoe. - Bet Spread tool: see how a ramp of units changes as the true count moves. - Daily streaks with an optional evening reminder, plus home screen and lock screen streak widgets. - Game Center leaderboards for best streak, Basic Strategy and Table Practice. - Share your best results as an image. - Statistics: accuracy over time, session history, and performance by counting system. - Full iPad support. Private by design Your counts, sessions and stats stay on your device. No account, no sign-up. Card Counter Pro Pro adds unlimited Speed Training, the full Basic Strategy trainer, Deviations, unlimited Table Practice, in-depth statistics, and an ad-free experience. Pro features include free uses so you can try them first, and you can watch a short video to unlock one more use. Choose a monthly, annual or one-time lifetime purchase. A separate one-time Remove Ads purchase is also available. Who it's for Beginners learning to count from scratch, people sharpening their speed and accuracy, and anyone who wants a demanding workout for focus and memory. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Terms: https://mlyongardiner.wixsite.com/michael-gardiner/copy-of-gym-budy-t-cs Privacy Policy: https://mlyongardiner.wixsite.com/michael-gardiner/copy-of-gym-buddy-privacy-policy

Screenshots

Advanced 21 Blackjack4 screens
Expert Card Counting4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Advanced 21 Blackjack at 4.6 against Expert Card Counting's 4.0. Advanced 21 Blackjack also leads on ratings volume (214 vs 6) and review sentiment (84% vs 67%). Expert Card Counting's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 2 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Advanced 21 Blackjack sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Expert Card Counting sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $3.89 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Advanced 21 Blackjack holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Advanced 21 Blackjack has 214 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 84% of Advanced 21 Blackjack's written reviews are positive against 67% of Expert Card Counting's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Advanced 21 Blackjack ships an update every 2 months, Expert Card Counting monthly. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Advanced 21 Blackjack versus Expert Card Counting: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAdvanced 21 BlackjackExpert Card Counting
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (214 ratings) — better4.0 (6 ratings)
Positive reviews84.1% of reviews — better66.7% of reviews
Number of ratings214 — better6
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsMonthly — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size209 MB16 MB
Age rating17++4
DeveloperBasement Software LLCMichael Gardiner

Customer experience

Advanced 21 Blackjack

All ratings214 ratings
Positive91.6%
Neutral4.2%
Negative4.2%
Written reviews63 reviews
Positive84.1%
Neutral6.3%
Negative9.5%

Expert Card Counting

All ratings6 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral16.7%
Negative16.7%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral33.3%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Advanced 21 Blackjack

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Reset function does not work
  • Persistent bug causing dealer to pull excessive 5-6 card 21s
  • Chip purchase prompts after significant losses

Requested features

8 requests
  • Card counting practice mode
  • Offline/airplane mode support
  • Max bet button for convenience
  • Vegas game variations (free bet, side bets)
  • Higher chip rewards after going broke
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  • Ability to disable playing aids for realism
  • Back counting option
  • Negative true count avoidance

Expert Card Counting

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Advanced 21 Blackjack

One-time10
  • Dogs Card Backs$1.99
  • Flowers Card Backs$1.99
  • Pile of Club Points$1.99
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  • Space Theme$4.99
  • Ocean Theme$4.99
  • Bag of Club Points$4.99
  • Small Box of Club Points$9.99
  • Box of Club Points$24.99
  • Big Box of Club Points$49.99
  • Huge Box of Club Points$99.99
6 purchases

Expert Card Counting

Subscriptions4
  • Card Counter Pro: Monthly$3.891 Month
  • Card Counter Pro: Monthly3 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • Card Counter Pro: Yearly3 Days trial$24.991 Year
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  • Card Counter Pro: Yearly$29.991 Year
One-time2
  • Remove Ads$3.99
  • Card Counter Pro: Lifetime$39.99

Questions

Is Advanced 21 Blackjack free?
Advanced 21 Blackjack is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Expert Card Counting free?
Expert Card Counting is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Advanced 21 Blackjack or Expert Card Counting?
Advanced 21 Blackjack is rated higher. Advanced 21 Blackjack averages 4.6 out of 5 from 214 ratings, while Expert Card Counting averages 4.0 from 6 ratings.
Do Advanced 21 Blackjack or Expert Card Counting have ads?
Both Advanced 21 Blackjack and Expert Card Counting show ads.
Which is updated more often, Advanced 21 Blackjack or Expert Card Counting?
Advanced 21 Blackjack ships an update every 2 months, and Expert Card Counting monthly. Most recently, Advanced 21 Blackjack was updated on November 3, 2026 and Expert Card Counting on November 3, 2026.

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