Comparison

California Firearms Test Prep vs Deck Counter

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

Head to head
About

California Firearms Test Prep

Prepare for the California Firearms Safety Certificate (FSC) exam with a comprehensive question bank and realistic simulation. Access all question categories, save favorites, and enjoy an ad-free study experience.

Highlights
  • Comprehensive question bank
  • Detailed answers
  • All question categories
  • Realistic exam simulation
  • Save favorite questions
  • Ad-free experience
Features
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- Comprehensive set of questions with detailed answers - Access to all question categories - Realistic exam mode simulation - Save and revisit favorite questions - Completely ad-free experience

About

Deck Counter

Features
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Deck Counter is a serious card counting trainer for blackjack. No gimmicks, no casino games — just the tools you need to build a real edge at the table. TRAIN YOUR COUNT Deal through a full shoe and track the running count. Teaching mode shows the count value of every card as it's dealt. Once you have the basics, switch to Blind mode to test yourself: count silently for a set number of cards, then enter your running count to see how close you are. Speed mode auto-advances cards at adjustable intervals to simulate real casino pace. FIVE COUNTING SYSTEMS Deck Counter supports the five most widely used counting strategies: • Hi-Lo — the standard beginner system (free) • KO (Knock-Out) — unbalanced, no true count required (Pro) • Hi-Opt I — intermediate balanced system (Pro) • Hi-Opt II — advanced, higher accuracy (Pro) • Zen Count — intermediate balanced with extra precision (Pro) DRILL MODES Three targeted drills to sharpen specific skills: • True Count Drill — enter the true count from a given running count and deck depth • Speed Drill — auto-advance cards to build count speed under pressure • Running Count Quiz — deal a batch of cards, then recall the count from memory STRATEGY CHARTS Full basic strategy reference charts for both H17 and S17 rule sets. Color-coded by action: Stand, Hit, Double, Split, Surrender. Scroll both axes to see every hand combination. CASINO FINDER A curated directory of ~30 major US casinos rated on counter-friendliness (1–10). Scored on deck count, payout (3:2 vs 6:5), dealer rules, surrender availability, and penetration depth. Sort by distance from your current location, by score, or alphabetically. Each casino shows the best available game and full rule breakdown. SESSION HISTORY Every session is recorded. Your home screen tracks lifetime accuracy, total cards dealt, and your current accuracy streak (consecutive sessions at 80%+). Recent sessions display in a table with strategy, rule set, and result. FULLY OFFLINE Deck Counter works without an internet connection. Your training data, settings, and history stay on your device. No account required, no tracking, no ads. DECK COUNTER PRO ($4.99 one-time) Unlocks all five counting strategies, Blind mode, Speed mode, all three drill types, and strategy charts. One purchase, no subscription, no expiration. Card counting is a legal mental skill. Deck Counter is a training tool for educational purposes. Always verify casino rules at the table.

Screenshots

California Firearms Test Prep4 screens
Deck Counter4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: California Firearms Test Prep at 13.0 against Deck Counter's 15.1. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. California Firearms Test Prep sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Deck Counter sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
California Firearms Test Prep versus Deck Counter: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCalifornia Firearms Test PrepDeck Counter
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (191 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews23.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings191 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 8 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size15 MB19 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperDanila Danilenkokevin Lung

In-app purchases

1 purchases

California Firearms Test Prep

One-time1
  • Full access$7.99
1 purchases

Deck Counter

One-time1
  • Deck Counter Pro$4.99

Questions

Is California Firearms Test Prep free?
California Firearms Test Prep is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Deck Counter free?
Deck Counter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do California Firearms Test Prep or Deck Counter have ads?
Neither California Firearms Test Prep nor Deck Counter shows ads.

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