Comparison

⋅Blackjack vs Blackjack 88

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

Head to head
About

⋅Blackjack

Experience a realistic casino-style card game. Learn and practice popular strategies like splitting, doubling down, and card counting. Compete on leaderboards and enjoy multiple table options for an engaging experience.

Highlights
  • Real casino strategy (split, double down, insurance)
  • Hi-Lo and KO card counting strategies
  • Multiple table options (Beginner to High Roller)
  • Global leaderboards
  • Bonus chips
  • Strategic advice toggle
Features
Read full description

Win BIG at your next casino trip by playing this Blackjack app, with the best casino-style experience. Learn to master the most popular card game found in casinos all over the world, from the best Blackjack developer in the App Store. REAL BLACKJACK STRATEGY There’s more to this Blackjack app than just Hit or Stand. Just like a real casino, you have the option to split, double down, and even take insurance! CARD COUNTING FEATURE Our Blackjack game has Hi-Lo and KO card counting strategies. Both strategies are perfect for beginners interested in learning card counting! MULTIPLE TABLE OPTIONS Think you’re ready to play with the High Rollers? Try your hand in the high stakes tables! Start with Beginner’s Luck and work your way up to The Penthouse! Compete with players around the world by working your way to the top of the Leaderboards. MORE BLACKJACK FEATURES • Option to play 1 to 8 decks • Come back every few hours for BONUS chips • Toggle strategic Advice on or off to get real-time feedback as you play • Toggle “Insurance” and “Surrender” on or off Download Blackjack today and master your game! DISCLAIMER • The games are intended for an adult audience. • The games do not offer "real money gambling" or an opportunity to win real money or prizes. • Practice or success at social casino gaming does not imply future success at "real money gambling." For answers to frequently asked questions, head over to http://www.mobilityware.com/support.php LIKE US on Facebook http://www.facebook.com/mobilityware FOLLOW US on Twitter @mobilityware Created and supported by MobilityWare

About

Blackjack 88

Experience a classic one-deck card game designed for mobile. Enjoy realistic graphics, smooth gameplay, and customizable options. Play for free with the option to enhance your experience through in-app purchases.

Highlights
  • Realistic playing cards with 3D table
  • Split up to four hands
  • Fast and smooth gameplay
  • Configurable table colors and card backs
  • One-deck game
  • Trusted shuffling algorithm
  • Optional Basic Strategy Guide (IAP)
  • Optional Infinite Chips (IAP)
Features
Read full description

Blackjack 88 is the BIG card one deck Blackjack game. Designed for your device rather than a table. It has great animation and beautiful retina graphics. It's bright, easy to play and FREE to download. "Best blackjack app in the store! 5 Stars" - hexdump1979 The game features: + Large realistic playing cards with 3D table. + Full support for splitting to four hands. + Fast smooth play. + Configurable table colors and card backs. + One deck game. + Uses trusted shuffling algorithm - there is no "fixing" here! + With the optional (IAP) Basic Strategy Guide recommended plays are built right in. + With optional (IAP) Infinite Chips if you run out of virtual chips you are topped back up again immediately and for free. + Game Center support so you can compare with your friends. + Listen to your own music via iPod or other background app. + No adverts. NOTE: Blackjack 88 has free chips to start you off. If you run out you'll get more chips, completely FREE, 20 minutes later. You can optionally buy larger amounts of chips anytime. But, it is possible to play completely free forever! Enjoy and good luck!

Screenshots

⋅Blackjack4 screens
Blackjack 884 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: ⋅Blackjack at 4.6 against Blackjack 88's 3.9. ⋅Blackjack also leads on ratings volume (42K vs 8) and review sentiment (76% vs 62%). Blackjack 88's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 13.0). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 sells 8 one-off in-app purchases and Blackjack 88 sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

⋅Blackjack holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ⋅Blackjack has 42K ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 76% of ⋅Blackjack's written reviews are positive against 62% of Blackjack 88's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

⋅Blackjack ships an update every 6 weeks, Blackjack 88 every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 16, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
⋅Blackjack versus Blackjack 88: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter⋅BlackjackBlackjack 88
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (42K ratings) — better3.9 (8 ratings)
Positive reviews75.7% of reviews — better62.2% of reviews
Number of ratings42K — better8
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.08.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size160 MB25 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperMobilityWareCode Redman Ltd

Customer experience

⋅Blackjack

All ratings42,078 ratings
Positive90.9%
Neutral5.4%
Negative3.7%
Written reviews1,303 reviews
Positive75.7%
Neutral8.1%
Negative16.3%

Blackjack 88

All ratings8 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews143 reviews
Positive62.2%
Neutral13.3%
Negative24.5%

User reviews

⋅Blackjack

From 42K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Fast paced
  • 🎮 Great practice for real casino
  • 💡 Customizable settings (decks, dealer rules)

Room to improve

  • 🎲 Dealer wins too often
  • 🤖 Questionable RNG/programming
  • 💰 Chips disappear/hard to earn
  • 📺 Intrusive ads

Blackjack 88

From 8 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🎨 High-quality graphics and card design
  • 📱 User-friendly interface and easy to use
  • ⚡ Fast and smooth gameplay
  • 🎮 Entertaining and addictive
  • 📖 Clear, large, easy-to-read cards

Room to improve

  • 🎲 Dealer wins too frequently and unrealistically
  • 💸 Aggressive monetization and chip purchase pressure
  • 🚫 Limited free chips (250 every 20 minutes)
  • ⚠️ Game appears rigged against players
  • 🔄 Unfair card distribution and shuffling

Bugs and requests

⋅Blackjack

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Game crashes/freezes
  • Incorrect card counting/dealer behavior

Requested features

3 requests
  • More realistic dealer behavior
  • Ability to re-split cards
  • Running win/loss statistics

Blackjack 88

Reported bugs

8 issues
  • Automatic card dealt without player request
  • Duplicate cards appearing on screen
  • Dealer continues drawing after player busts
  • Dealer blackjack not shown until after player action
  • Incorrect handling of five-card tricks
Show 3 more
  • Soft 17 hitting when it shouldn't
  • Doubling allowed anytime instead of after first two cards
  • Player wins despite busting if dealer busts higher

Requested features

11 requests
  • Chip reload button with fair amounts instead of purchases
  • Multiple deck options (1-10 decks)
  • Customizable rule preferences
  • Casino ambiance and background music
  • Ability to split aces
Show 6 more
  • Proper dealer blackjack exposure rules
  • Daily login bonus chips
  • Multiplayer functionality
  • Strategy guide included with purchases
  • Undo bet functionality
  • More generous free chip amounts

In-app purchases

8 purchases

⋅Blackjack

One-time8
  • Bundle of Chips$0.99
  • Bonus Chips$0.99
  • 5,000 Chips$1.99
Show 5 more
  • Stack of Chips2 variants$1.99
  • 40,000 Chips$4.99
  • Cup of Chips2 variants$4.99
  • Bag of Chips$9.99
  • Case of Chips$19.99
8 purchases

Blackjack 88

One-time8
  • pile of 1000 chips$0.99
  • pile of 500 chips$0.99
  • pile of 2500 chips$1.99
Show 5 more
  • pile of 5000 chips$2.99
  • pile of 10000 chips$4.99
  • pile of 20000 chips$5.99
  • Basic Strategy Guide$6.99
  • Infinite Chips Upgrade$14.99

Questions

Is ⋅Blackjack free?
⋅Blackjack is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Blackjack 88 free?
Blackjack 88 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, ⋅Blackjack or Blackjack 88?
⋅Blackjack is rated higher. ⋅Blackjack averages 4.6 out of 5 from 42K ratings, while Blackjack 88 averages 3.9 from 8 ratings.
Do ⋅Blackjack or Blackjack 88 have ads?
⋅Blackjack shows ads; Blackjack 88 does not.
Which is updated more often, ⋅Blackjack or Blackjack 88?
⋅Blackjack ships an update every 6 weeks, and Blackjack 88 every 2 months. Most recently, ⋅Blackjack was updated on October 16, 2026 and Blackjack 88 on October 16, 2026.

Other comparisons