Comparison

Card Counter vs Expert Card Counting

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

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About

Card Counter

Master Blackjack card counting with this engaging game. Learn various counting systems and practice through multiple difficulty levels. Track your progress with high scores and global leaderboards.

Highlights
  • Learn Blackjack card counting techniques
  • Supports multiple counting systems (Hi-Lo, KISS, etc.)
  • Customizable counting systems
  • Multiple game modes (Easy to Expert)
  • High score tracking and global leaderboards
  • Universal iPhone and iPad support
Features
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FEATURED BY ENGADGET, LA TIMES, and TECH CRUNCH. PLAY THE GAME THAT CASINOS DON'T WANT YOU TO KNOW ABOUT! Card Counter is an exciting game based on real Blackjack card counting techniques. You love Blackjack and know what to do in every hand, but now you want more! Maybe you saw the movie "21", read the book "Bringing Down the House", or just heard about card counting. Card Counter will teach you everything you need to know without having to enroll at MIT. Customer Reviews: "Made me 50k in vegas. Not kidding" "I have been learning the basics of card counting and after tying this I learned faster in ten minutes than I did in a week" "Just got back from Vegas and won 8G's and took my family on a great vacation. 3 bucks is worth a thousand" PRESS QUOTES: LA Times: "Looking for a quick way recoup some of your economic losses?" Tech Crunch: "Las Vegas casino owners, and their well wishers, have been tipped off to the app’s existence, which, theoretically, makes winning blackjack easier." Top Rated by AppAdvice as an "Essential App" that "stands above all others in this category of apps" PRO FEATURES * Fun and exciting game based on real Blackjack card counting techniques. * Pick the Card Counting system you want to learn by selecting Hi-Lo, Hi-Opt I, Hi-Opt II, KISS III, KO, Omega II, Red 7, Silver Fox, and Zen Count, or add your own counting system by specifying the card count values and starting count. * Tutorial, Easy, Medium, Hard, Medium, Expert, and Challenge game modes for fine tuning your skills * High scores for tracking your progress with world wide rankings with Game Center leaderboards and achievements * Universal iPhone and iPad app game with beautiful Retina HD graphics. * Voice over by Oscar Santana from Big O & Dukes and Mike O'Meara show Learn everything you need to know on a plane to Las Vegas, a car ride to Atlantic City, or in the comforts of your own home. Study. Practice. Win. ----------------------------------------------- IMPORTANT INFORMATION: Card Counter is a video game based on the techniques of card counting. Using any device while at Blackjack tables is illegal. Never play Card Counter or use any electronic device while playing at casino tables. ----------------------------------------------- ARTICLE LINKS: Tech Crunch: https://techcrunch.com/2009/02/16/iphone-card-counting-app-comes-under-las-vegas-scrutiny/ LA Times: http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/technology/2009/02/card-counter.html AppAdvice Article: https://appadvice.com/appguides/show/card-counting

About

Expert Card Counting

Master blackjack card counting with this comprehensive trainer. Practice real-time running and true counts using Hi-Lo or Halves systems. Improve accuracy and speed with drills and track your progress over time.

Highlights
  • Real-time running and true count tracking
  • Hi-Lo and Halves counting systems
  • Practice mode for accuracy
  • Speed training drills
  • Progress tracking and history
  • Adjustable deck settings
  • iPad optimized interface
Features
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Expert Card Counting is a memory and focus trainer for learning card counting from scratch or sharpening skills you already have. Drill Hi-Lo and Halves, build speed and accuracy, and track your progress one session at a time. What's inside - Counting systems: Hi-Lo and Halves, with running count and true count. Train with 1 to 12 decks. - Practice mode: cards are dealt one at a time. Call the running count, then check your answer. - Speed Training: the Card Values drill asks you to name each card's value against the clock. The Running Count drill has you hold the total while cards fly past, then answer. Choose from four speeds, 20 to 120 cards per minute. Each session ends with a summary of your accuracy and what to work on. - Basic Strategy trainer: drill hit, stand, double and split decisions with a color-coded chart. Hard totals are free. Soft totals, pairs and the full chart are in Pro. - Deviations (Pro): practice the Illustrious 18, the plays that change with the true count. - Table Practice: play through a full shoe while keeping the count, with count checks along the way and a summary at the end of the shoe. - Bet Spread tool: see how a ramp of units changes as the true count moves. - Daily streaks with an optional evening reminder, plus home screen and lock screen streak widgets. - Game Center leaderboards for best streak, Basic Strategy and Table Practice. - Share your best results as an image. - Statistics: accuracy over time, session history, and performance by counting system. - Full iPad support. Private by design Your counts, sessions and stats stay on your device. No account, no sign-up. Card Counter Pro Pro adds unlimited Speed Training, the full Basic Strategy trainer, Deviations, unlimited Table Practice, in-depth statistics, and an ad-free experience. Pro features include free uses so you can try them first, and you can watch a short video to unlock one more use. Choose a monthly, annual or one-time lifetime purchase. A separate one-time Remove Ads purchase is also available. Who it's for Beginners learning to count from scratch, people sharpening their speed and accuracy, and anyone who wants a demanding workout for focus and memory. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Terms: https://mlyongardiner.wixsite.com/michael-gardiner/copy-of-gym-budy-t-cs Privacy Policy: https://mlyongardiner.wixsite.com/michael-gardiner/copy-of-gym-buddy-privacy-policy

Screenshots

Card Counter4 screens
Expert Card Counting4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Expert Card Counting at Free against Card Counter's $2.99. Expert Card Counting also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 4 months). Card Counter's advantage is rating (4.7 vs 4.0) and in-app purchases (none vs 6). On 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

Expert Card Counting is free to download; Card Counter costs $2.99 up front. Expert Card Counting sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $3.89 per month. Card Counter asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Card Counter holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Card Counter has 113 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 88% of Card Counter's written reviews are positive against 67% of Expert Card Counting's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Card Counter ships an update every 4 months, Expert Card Counting monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard10 real differences · 1 level
Card Counter versus Expert Card Counting: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCard CounterExpert Card Counting
Price$2.99Free — better
Rating4.7 (113 ratings) — better4.0 (6 ratings)
Positive reviews87.9% of reviews — better66.7% of reviews
Number of ratings113 — better6
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
Best chart rank#42 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS11.0 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size39 MB16 MB
Age rating4++4
DeveloperTMSOFTMichael Gardiner

Customer experience

Card Counter

All ratings113 ratings
Positive92.0%
Neutral3.5%
Negative4.4%
Written reviews116 reviews
Positive87.9%
Neutral5.2%
Negative6.9%

Expert Card Counting

All ratings6 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral16.7%
Negative16.7%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral33.3%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Card Counter

Reported bugs

8 issues
  • App locks up and loses count accuracy
  • Count input slider sometimes registers wrong numbers despite correct input
  • Inconsistent feedback between voice and text responses
  • Leaderboard fails to register updated high scores
  • Small buttons near bottom of screen cause accidental navigation away from game
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  • Count range caps at +/- 52 causing forfeits in challenge mode with advanced systems
  • App occasionally freezes during gameplay
  • Voice feedback contradicts text feedback on incorrect counts

Requested features

14 requests
  • Integrated blackjack game with real betting and counting practice
  • Basic strategy training module
  • True count conversion practice drills
  • Free-play card counting mode without scoring pressure
  • Speed control slider for progressive difficulty adjustment
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  • Additional difficulty level between medium and hard
  • Support for fractional counting systems (Halves, etc.)
  • Realistic casino sounds and distractions
  • Multiple hand blackjack simulation (2-6 decks)
  • Ability to practice specific card throw patterns
  • Larger, more responsive count input buttons
  • Real blackjack table card angle simulation
  • Level above expert with increased challenge
  • Customizable card display angles and perspectives

Expert Card Counting

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Card Counter

No in-app purchases

6 purchases

Expert Card Counting

Subscriptions4
  • Card Counter Pro: Monthly$3.891 Month
  • Card Counter Pro: Monthly3 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • Card Counter Pro: Yearly3 Days trial$24.991 Year
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  • Card Counter Pro: Yearly$29.991 Year
One-time2
  • Remove Ads$3.99
  • Card Counter Pro: Lifetime$39.99

Questions

Is Card Counter free?
Card Counter costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Expert Card Counting free?
Expert Card Counting is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Card Counter or Expert Card Counting?
Card Counter is rated higher. Card Counter averages 4.7 out of 5 from 113 ratings, while Expert Card Counting averages 4.0 from 6 ratings.
Do Card Counter or Expert Card Counting have ads?
Expert Card Counting shows ads; Card Counter does not.
Which is updated more often, Card Counter or Expert Card Counting?
Card Counter ships an update every 4 months, and Expert Card Counting monthly. Most recently, Card Counter was updated on November 10, 2026 and Expert Card Counting on November 3, 2026.

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