Comparison

Card Counting Coach 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

Card Counting Coach

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
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Want to learn the basics of counting cards for Blackjack? This app can provide you with up to 16 different counting systems to sharpen your skills. Card Counting Coach is the simplest way to keep your counting skills current or teach you a new system. ALL NEW DARK MODE  NOW REVIEW YOUR STATS IN BEAT THE CLOCK MODE TO VISUALIZE YOUR IMPROVEMENT OVER TIME LEARN BLACKJACK & SYSTEM Read about the counting system you have active in the app while also being able to learn the basics of Blackjack. BASIC STRATEGY Learn and refresh your knowledge of Blackjack Basic Strategy to make sure you are playing your best game at the table. UNCOVER MODE Think you know your basic strategy? Try your hand at this ALL NEW mode that doesn't allow you to view the strategy card till you've guess that spot correctly. PRACTICE MODE Use the Practice mode to get a feel for using the system and keeping a count. Swipe away cards or tap the button of the count to pick the correct count. SWIPE & COUNT MODE Swipe away the cards as fast as you can and try to keep track of the running and true counts. BEAT THE CLOCK MODE Beat the clock! Go to the next card as quick as you can and see how quickly you can count a deck of cards out of an 8 deck shoe. STOPWATCH MODE You can now play without the game resetting and keep watch over your time no matter how fast your session is. DEALT OUT MODE The cards are automatically dealt out for you with the speed increasing each level. Try to keep the count as the cards are dealt. COUNTING SYSTEMS: HiLo HiOpt-I HiOpt-II KO Omega-II Red 7 Zen Count KISS I KISS II KISS III J. Noir Silver Fox Unbalanced Zen2 Revere Point Count Uston Advanced Point Count Canfield Expert To make sure the app is always improving, you can submit issues directly in the app and review their progress as we get them fixed for future updates. Transparency is the best form of communication. Visit the 'About' page or simple 'Shake' your device to create a new Issue Report.

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
Currently charting
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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

Card Counting Coach4 screens
Blackjack Strategy Training4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Card Counting Coach at Free against Blackjack Strategy Training's $0.99. Card Counting Coach also leads on update cadence (every 10 days vs monthly). Blackjack Strategy Training's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 17) and ads (none vs shown). On ratings volume 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

Card Counting Coach is free to download; Blackjack Strategy Training costs $0.99 up front. Card Counting Coach sells 17 one-off in-app purchases. Blackjack Strategy Training asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Blackjack Strategy Training holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 106 and 147 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 68% of Card Counting Coach's written reviews are positive against 100% of Blackjack Strategy Training's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Card Counting Coach ships an update every 10 days, Blackjack Strategy Training monthly. Both last shipped on October 27, 2026.

Scorecard9 real differences · 2 level
Card Counting Coach versus Blackjack Strategy Training: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCard Counting CoachBlackjack Strategy Training
PriceFree — better$0.99
Rating4.2 (106 ratings)4.6 (147 ratings) — better
Positive reviews67.6% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings106147 — better
Update frequencyEvery 10 days — betterMonthly
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
Best chart rank—#99 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.113.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size46 MB20 MB
Age rating17+17+
Developerjustin AckermannNT2 Gaming, LLC

Customer experience

Card Counting Coach

All ratings104 ratings
Positive76.9%
Neutral9.6%
Negative13.5%
Written reviews102 reviews
Positive67.6%
Neutral15.7%
Negative16.7%

Blackjack Strategy Training

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

Bugs and requests

Card Counting Coach

Reported bugs

15 issues
  • 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
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  • KISS 1 system doesn't follow official counting rules
  • KISS 3 has reversed red/black deuces
  • Zen Count lists ace as -2 instead of -1
  • Wong Halves swipe down not functional for 9 (-0.5)
  • App crashes on login attempts
  • Infinite loading screen on app startup
  • Ads appear mid-counting even after paid removal
  • App incompatible with iOS 26 latest version
  • Profile data disappears after reinstallation
  • In-app purchase for ad removal fails to load

Requested features

11 requests
  • 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
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  • Built-in stopwatch for speed tracking
  • Adjustable difficulty levels before pro mode
  • True count (TC) calculation explanation
  • Playing Deviation training
  • Faster card animation speeds
  • More sensitive swipe gesture recognition

Blackjack Strategy Training

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

17 purchases

Card Counting Coach

One-time17
  • KO$0.99
  • Red 7$0.99
  • Halves$0.99
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  • Zen Count$0.99
  • KISS III$0.99
  • K.I.S.S. Pack$0.99
  • HiOpt Pack$0.99
  • Advanced Pack$0.99
  • Revere Point Count$0.99
  • Unbalanced Zen 2$0.99
  • Canfield Expert System$0.99
  • Uston Advanced Point Count$0.99
  • Gentleman's Pack$0.99
  • Remove Ads Offer$3.99
  • Remove Ads$4.99
  • Unlock All Counting Systems$5.99
  • Unlock Everything$9.99
None

Blackjack Strategy Training

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Card Counting Coach free?
Card Counting Coach is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Blackjack Strategy Training free?
Blackjack Strategy Training costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Card Counting Coach or Blackjack Strategy Training?
Blackjack Strategy Training is rated higher. Card Counting Coach averages 4.2 out of 5 from 106 ratings, while Blackjack Strategy Training averages 4.6 from 147 ratings.
Do Card Counting Coach or Blackjack Strategy Training have ads?
Card Counting Coach shows ads; Blackjack Strategy Training does not.
Which is updated more often, Card Counting Coach or Blackjack Strategy Training?
Card Counting Coach ships an update every 10 days, and Blackjack Strategy Training monthly. Most recently, Card Counting Coach was updated on October 27, 2026 and Blackjack Strategy Training on October 27, 2026.

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