# Slate. vs Card Counting Coach

The clearest difference is rating: Slate. at 5.0 against Card Counting Coach's 4.2. Slate. also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 17) and ads (none vs shown). Card Counting Coach's advantage is ratings volume (106 vs 1). On price, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Card Counting Coach sells 17 one-off in-app purchases. Slate. asks for nothing beyond the download.

Slate. holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Card Counting Coach has 106 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Slate. ships an update weekly, Card Counting Coach every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Slate. | Card Counting Coach |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/slate/id1526992874/reviews)** | [4.2 (106 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/card-counting-coach/id1546423936/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **106** |
| Positive reviews | — | 67.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 10 days |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 29 MB | 46 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Eclectic Services LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1389179832) | [justin Ackermann](https://appshunter.io/developer/1035129788) |

## What reviewers say

### Slate.

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/slate/id1526992874)

Engage in a quick multiplayer strategy game by capturing and upgrading game pieces. Outwit your opponents with clever tactics to dominate the board and emerge victorious.

**Highlights:** Multiplayer strategy, Capture game pieces, Upgrade pieces, Board domination, Fast-paced gameplay

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Card Counting Coach

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/card-counting-coach/id1546423936)

Master Blackjack card counting with this app, offering up to 16 systems and various practice modes. Learn basic strategy and track your progress with detailed stats. Features include a new dark mode and an 'Uncover Mode' to test your knowledge.

**Highlights:** 16+ card counting systems, Blackjack basic strategy learning, Practice and Beat the Clock modes, Stats tracking, Dark mode, Uncover Mode

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (17)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| KO | $0.99 | one-time |
| Red 7 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Halves | $0.99 | one-time |
| Zen Count | $0.99 | one-time |
| KISS III | $0.99 | one-time |
| K.I.S.S. Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| HiOpt Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Advanced Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Revere Point Count | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unbalanced Zen 2 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Canfield Expert System | $0.99 | one-time |
| Uston Advanced Point Count | $0.99 | one-time |
| Gentleman's Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads Offer | $3.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $4.99 | one-time |
| Unlock All Counting Systems | $5.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Everything | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Free access to core card counting training features
- 🎓 Effective learning tool for basic strategy and card counting
- 💰 Reasonable pricing for ad removal ($3-5)
- 🎮 Multiple card counting systems available (Hi-Lo, KO, Wong Halves, Zen, KISS)
- 📱 Convenient on-the-go practice capability

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent app crashes and infinite loading screens
- 📵 Intrusive ads that interrupt counting practice mid-session
- ❌ Ads persist even after paying for ad removal
- ⚠️ App incompatibility with latest iOS versions
- 🔧 Incorrect basic strategy guidance (split rules)

**Reported bugs**

- KO Swipe and Count mode reports incorrect counts despite correct answers
- Dealt Out mode doesn't recognize correct running counts
- Red 7 Swipe and Count has no input submission mechanism
- Basic strategy split rules incorrect for 2s, 3s, and 9s
- Basic strategy doubling rules incorrect

**Requested features**

- Dark mode option
- Actual blackjack game mode with bot opponent
- Customizable card counting systems (modify Hi-Lo values)
- Practice weaker hands more frequently
- Pairs/two-card counting option


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Slate. free?

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

### Is Card Counting Coach free?

Card Counting Coach is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Slate. or Card Counting Coach?

Slate. is rated higher. Slate. averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Card Counting Coach averages 4.2 from 106 ratings.

### Do Slate. or Card Counting Coach have ads?

Card Counting Coach shows ads; Slate. does not.

### Which is updated more often, Slate. or Card Counting Coach?

Slate. ships an update weekly, and Card Counting Coach every 10 days. Most recently, Slate. was updated on October 19, 2026 and Card Counting Coach on October 29, 2026.

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