# Card Counting Coach vs Group Thing

The clearest difference is rating: Group Thing at 5.0 against Card Counting Coach's 4.2. Group Thing also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (100% vs 68%). Card Counting Coach's advantage is ratings volume (106 vs 7). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Card Counting Coach sells 17 one-off in-app purchases and Group Thing sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Group Thing 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 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 68% of Card Counting Coach's written reviews are positive against 100% of Group Thing's.

Card Counting Coach ships an update every 10 days, Group Thing every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Card Counting Coach | Group Thing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (106 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/card-counting-coach/id1546423936/reviews) | **[5.0 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/group-thing/id6648694355/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **106** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | 67.6% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 46 MB | 14 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 16.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [justin Ackermann](https://appshunter.io/developer/1035129788) | [Rubotic, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1569518836) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### Group Thing

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/group-thing/id6648694355)

Spark engaging conversations with curated question packs. Break the ice, explore deeper topics, and create lasting memories with friends, family, or teams. Features trivia and customizable gameplay.

**Highlights:** Curated conversation starter packs, Trivia packs for general knowledge and entertainment, Customizable gameplay options, Sleek and intuitive user interface, Group engagement for teams and friends

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Group Thing Unlimited | $5.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Card Counting Coach free?

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

### Is Group Thing free?

Group Thing is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Card Counting Coach or Group Thing?

Group Thing is rated higher. Card Counting Coach averages 4.2 out of 5 from 106 ratings, while Group Thing averages 5.0 from 7 ratings.

### Do Card Counting Coach or Group Thing have ads?

Card Counting Coach shows ads; Group Thing does not.

### Which is updated more often, Card Counting Coach or Group Thing?

Card Counting Coach ships an update every 10 days, and Group Thing every 4 days. Most recently, Card Counting Coach was updated on October 24, 2026 and Group Thing on October 13, 2026.

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