Comparison

Pig Wheel vs Blackjack Strategy Training

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

Head to head
About

Pig Wheel

Experience the thrill of a vertical spinning wheel game with a unique electronic paddle wheel. Bet on numbers and symbols as the wheel slows to reveal your fate. This amusement edition offers a glimpse into potential electronic multi-player table games.

Highlights
  • Electronic paddle wheel simulation
  • Vertical spin for easy viewing
  • Wagering layout integrated with wheel
  • Sequenced lighting for anticipation
  • Bank credits for gameplay
Features
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History of Wheel Games Fate, fortunes and misfortunes, were determined by gaming wheels going back probably over two thousand years. Wheel of Fortune or Rota Fortunae was an early symbol of fate. Roman Legion soldiers turned over their chariots and bet on the outcomes of spinning their wheels. Early wheels were paddle wheels and it wasn’t until the late 17th or early 18th century that Roulette (“little wheel”) was introduced. While Roulette did take off across casinos in Europe and the Americas, paddle wheels continue to be played in some casinos. A little gaming wheel knowledge: a paddle wheel is not a roulette wheel, they are quite different. Roulette “wheel” is actually a horizontal bowl into which a ball is flicked, it rotates and sinks as the wheelhead or “top” located in the bowl is spun. The ball drops in the ball track jumping about hitting deflectors until it finally rests in one of the numbered pockets. A paddle wheel is a vertical wheel with numbers and or symbols printed in segments and divided by pins over which a paddle or clapper slaps as the wheel is spun until finally resting on one of the segments. Truly, a paddle wheel is a wheel where Roulette is more a bowl with a top in it. Value of Paddle Wheel Games Paddle wheels display their spin vertically so players can easily observe their selected wagers revolving increasingly slower as the wheel decelerates. Watching their fate as it slowly rises as a possible winner only to have it click, click ….. click – Darn – almost! Our wheels move players who often begin to stand as their luck seems likely – and then, if it passes, they throw themselves into the chair with disappointment. Other games do not provide that level of anticipation, expectation and then……..ah, shucks or YES! Keno merely flashes numbers. Dice are very fast. With cards, while they do have some anticipation as they associate with other cards in a pattern, they do not quite deliver the same level of catharsis. This Edition of Pig Wheel® Pig Wheel is an electronic paddle wheel game similar to that legally wagered in North Dakota with one large exception. The 40 numbers arrayed on the electronic wheel are sequential rather than scattered as they are on the mechanical wheel. This amusement edition provides some notion of what an electronic wheel with an electronic multi-player table would include if the legislature allowed. In order to preserve space, we have set the gaming table or wagering layout over the middle and lower section of the wheel with the upper section of the wheel visible on top. In order to augment the value of anticipation inherent to watching a whole large wheel spin, we sequence lighting up each wagering space on the table as the wheel spins. This allows the ever-slowing spin to show both on the wheel and the wagering layout. As a player, you may bank up as many credits or units as you wish in the Bank & Setup area. You can use a two-digit, hence not too secure, code as an impediment to changing the balance in the bank. Thus, you can have a little competition with others to see who lasts the longest or finishes in a given period of time with the most credits. Selecting where you wish to wager is conducted by tapping on the number, set of numbers or pigs you wish to bet, thereby placing a chip. Continued tapping increases the quantity of chips as indicated by the number shown in the center of each chip. This app allows for all the line and corner and multi-pig bets found in the regulated game. In selecting your numbers, series of numbers or pigs the “win history” shows a wheel diagram with the quantity of hits and the percentage for each segment of the wheel. Aiding in your developing wagering strategies you may create up to 10 multi-wager bet configurations and check how well those configurations perform over the past up to 1,000 spins.

About

Blackjack Strategy Training

Learn and master blackjack strategy with this interactive coach. Practice every hand using real rules, customizable settings, and intelligent hints to understand optimal moves. Features include card counting practice, progress tracking, and offline play.

Highlights
  • Learn optimal strategy for every hand
  • Practice with real blackjack rules
  • Customizable settings and intelligent hints
  • Card counting practice
  • Track progress and bankroll
  • Offline play
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Master the art of blackjack with Blackjack Strategy Training — your personal interactive blackjack coach. Whether you’re new to the game or aiming to play like a pro, this app helps you learn the perfect strategy for every hand. Practice with real blackjack rules, customizable settings, and intelligent hints that teach you why each move is best. - Train Smarter, Not Harder Learn when to Hit, Stand, Split, or Double using real strategy logic Follow built-in strategy charts that mirror professional play Toggle hints to reinforce correct decisions - Advanced Training Tools Card counting practice to sharpen your edge Adjust deck size, initial funds, and payouts (3:2 or 6:5) Enable or disable surrender and hints for deeper practice - Realistic Gameplay Track your progress, streaks, and bankroll Instant feedback after every hand Offline play — perfect for learning anywhere - Why Choose Blackjack Strategy Training Based on proven, chart-backed casino strategy Ideal for casual learners and serious players Practice responsibly — this app uses virtual funds only Ready to level up your blackjack skills? Download Blackjack Strategy Training today and start learning to win like the pros! Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Pig Wheel4 screens
Blackjack Strategy Training4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: Blackjack Strategy Training at free against Pig Wheel's paid. Blackjack Strategy Training also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 24 months) and ratings volume (147 vs 2). Pig Wheel's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.6) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and chart position 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

Pig Wheel costs $0.99 and Blackjack Strategy Training $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Pig Wheel holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Blackjack Strategy Training has 147 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pig Wheel ships an update every 24 months, Blackjack Strategy Training monthly. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Pig Wheel versus Blackjack Strategy Training: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPig WheelBlackjack Strategy Training
Price$0.99$0.99
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better4.6 (147 ratings)
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings2147 — better
Update frequencyEvery 24 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidFree — better
Best chart rank#105#100 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size45 MB20 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperGaming Studio, Inc.NT2 Gaming, LLC

Customer experience

Pig Wheel

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Blackjack Strategy Training

All ratings147 ratings
Positive92.5%
Neutral5.4%
Negative2.0%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Pig Wheel

No in-app purchases

None

Blackjack Strategy Training

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Pig Wheel free?
Pig Wheel costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Blackjack Strategy Training free?
Blackjack Strategy Training costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Pig Wheel or Blackjack Strategy Training?
Pig Wheel is rated higher. Pig Wheel averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Blackjack Strategy Training averages 4.6 from 147 ratings.
Do Pig Wheel or Blackjack Strategy Training have ads?
Neither Pig Wheel nor Blackjack Strategy Training shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Pig Wheel or Blackjack Strategy Training?
Pig Wheel ships an update every 24 months, and Blackjack Strategy Training monthly. Most recently, Pig Wheel was updated on October 25, 2026 and Blackjack Strategy Training on October 25, 2026.
Which is more popular, Pig Wheel or Blackjack Strategy Training?
Pig Wheel currently peaks at #105 in the App Store charts, and Blackjack Strategy Training at #100. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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