Comparison

Thistles Pontoon vs 21 Trainer

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

Head to head
About

Thistles Pontoon

Features
Read full description

Pontoon or 21. A card game when the player tries to beat the device's score. You have to reach 21 or as close as you can without going over. If the scores are equal then its a tie. 5 Card tricks beats anything except another 5 card trick.

About

21 Trainer

Read full description

21 Trainer is a focused practice app for learning blackjack fundamentals and mastering the Hi-Lo counting system. Play hands in a clean table view, then switch to dedicated training and quick drills to build speed and accuracy. Features: - Play mode to practice real decision flow hand by hand. - Training mode for running and true count practice with optional quizzes. - Quick Drills with adjustable duration, auto-advance pace, mid-quizzes, and a final check. - Detailed statistics across play, training, and drills: hands played, win rate, counting accuracy, and decision time. - Customization for decks, themes, card styles, and quiz options. Whether you are new to counting or polishing your skills, 21 Trainer helps you practice deliberately and track your progress over time.

Screenshots

Thistles Pontoon4 screens
21 Trainer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: 21 Trainer at none against Thistles Pontoon's shown. Thistles Pontoon's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (14.4 vs 26.0). On price and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard3 real differences ยท 2 level
Thistles Pontoon versus 21 Trainer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThistles Pontoon21 Trainer
PriceFreeFree
AdsYesNo โ€” better
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod โ€” betteriPhone
Requires iOS14.4 โ€” better26.0
Further details โ€” not scored
Size10 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAndrew ThorpeJan Haider

In-app purchases

None

Thistles Pontoon

No in-app purchases

None

21 Trainer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Thistles Pontoon free?
Thistles Pontoon is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is 21 Trainer free?
21 Trainer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Thistles Pontoon or 21 Trainer have ads?
Thistles Pontoon shows ads; 21 Trainer does not.

Other comparisons