Comparison

Blackjack Pure vs Split Aces

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

Head to head
About

Blackjack Pure

Enjoy a classic card game experience without interruptions. This application offers a pure, ad-free way to play Blackjack, allowing you to customize game rules to match your preferences or casino standards. Play anywhere, anytime, even offline.

Highlights
  • Ad-free experience
  • Customizable game rules
  • Offline play
  • Adjustable payouts
  • Preset game modes
Features
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It's just Blackjack, just for fun. Ad-Free. Customizable rules. Works offline, even in airplane mode. It's hard to finds a pure Blackjack game that is not shoving ads in your face or trying to get you to buy chips for real money. As a blackjack enthusiast, I made the game I wanted to play. I hope you enjoy it too! Blackjack Pure lets YOU set the rules with options for Stand on Soft 17, Double After Split, Surrender, Re-splitting Aces, and 3:2 or 6:5 Blackjack Payout. You can set up and play your preferred Blackjack game or try one of the dozens of presets matching the tables at your favorite Vegas casino. Perfect for those wanting to practice their strategy! No internet is required! You can play anywhere, anytime. Blackjack Pure even works in airplane mode. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Split Aces

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Master blackjack strategy and card counting with the most complete blackjack trainer on the App Store. Whether you're a beginner learning the rules or an advanced player perfecting your betting spread — BlackJack Coach gets you ready for the real table. LEARN FROM THE GROUND UP Our structured curriculum takes you from zero to card counter: - Basic: Card values, actions, dealer rules, and what makes a blackjack - Intermediate: Basic strategy charts, soft vs. hard hands, insurance, and house edge - Advanced: Running count, true count, betting spread, bet sizing, and index plays PRACTICE WITH A REAL SIMULATOR Four intelligent game modes keep your training sharp: - Hint Mode — get live strategy guidance on every hand - Coach Mode — mistakes are caught and corrected in real time - Review Mode — analyze your decisions after every session - Counting Drill — sharpen your card counting speed and accuracy FULLY CUSTOMIZABLE TABLES Replicate any casino condition: - 1 to 8 decks - H17 or S17 dealer rules - Up to 5 player seats TRACK YOUR PROGRESS Monitor your win rate, strategy accuracy, and bankroll over time. See exactly where your game is strong — and where you're leaving money on the table. COMING SOON: MULTIPLAYER Live online tables with real players. Get on the waitlist inside the app. --- BlackJack Coach is intended for entertainment and educational purposes. Practice responsible gaming. EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Blackjack Pure4 screens
Split Aces4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Blackjack Pure at none against Split Aces's shown. On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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. Blackjack Pure sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Split Aces sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Blackjack Pure versus Split Aces: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBlackjack PureSplit Aces
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (348 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews60.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings348 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks—
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS16.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size37 MB49 MB
Age rating17+12+
DeveloperTenth Letter Made LLCAakash Gnanakumar

Bugs and requests

Blackjack Pure

Reported bugs

8 issues
  • Dealer has perfect 21s frequently
  • Dealer gets double face cards back to back
  • Cannot split pairs sometimes, even with sufficient funds
  • Not offered opportunity to play split ace hands
  • Play again button overlaps with hit button
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  • Blank screen issue
  • Game crashes and won't reopen
  • Reverts to base bet when changing bet, losing winnings

Requested features

9 requests
  • Add animations and sound effects
  • Add optional sound ticks/clicky sounds
  • Add doubling down after splitting hand
  • Add a speed setting
  • Clarify shuffle warning (last hand from deck)
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  • Add an insurance option
  • Add a way to save game progress
  • Change background color to green
  • Increase card size

Split Aces

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

9 purchases

Blackjack Pure

Subscriptions2
  • High Roller Subscription3 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • High Roller Subscription$49.991 Year
One-time7
  • Tip - Level White$0.99
  • Tip - Level Red$1.99
  • Tip - Level Blue$4.99
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  • Tip - Level Gray$9.99
  • Tip - Level Green$19.99
  • Tip - Level Orange$49.99
  • Tip - Level Black$99.99
1 purchases

Split Aces

Subscriptions1
  • Ad Free$1.991 Month

Questions

Is Blackjack Pure free?
Blackjack Pure is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Split Aces free?
Split Aces is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Blackjack Pure or Split Aces have ads?
Split Aces shows ads; Blackjack Pure does not.

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