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.
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.
- Comprehensive question bank
- Detailed answers
- All question categories
- Realistic exam simulation
- Save favorite questions
- Ad-free experience
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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
Deck Counter
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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.
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Verdict
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
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.
| Parameter | California Firearms Test Prep | Deck Counter |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (191 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 23.8% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 191 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 15 MB | 19 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Danila Danilenko | kevin Lung |
In-app purchases
California Firearms Test Prep
- Full access$7.99
Deck Counter
- Deck Counter Pro$4.99
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