# PokerCruncher vs Blackjack & Card Counting Pro

The clearest difference is price: Blackjack & Card Counting Pro at $4.99 against PokerCruncher's $12.99. Blackjack & Card Counting Pro also leads on ratings volume (10K vs 254) and chart position (#1 vs #33). PokerCruncher's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and review sentiment (91% vs 75%). On rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

PokerCruncher costs $12.99 and Blackjack & Card Counting Pro $4.99 up front. Blackjack & Card Counting Pro sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. PokerCruncher asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for PokerCruncher against 4.8 for Blackjack & Card Counting Pro. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Blackjack & Card Counting Pro has 10K ratings behind it against 254, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 91% of PokerCruncher's written reviews are positive against 75% of Blackjack & Card Counting Pro's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PokerCruncher | Blackjack & Card Counting Pro |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $12.99 | **$4.99** |
| Rating | **[4.9 (254 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pokercruncher-advanced-odds/id294379237/reviews)** | [4.8 (10K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blackjack-and-card-counting-pro/id388857410/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 254 | **10K** |
| Positive reviews | **91.0% of reviews** | 74.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | #33 | **#1** |
| Size | 5 MB | 90 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [PokerCruncher, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/294379240) | [Dealer Bust Time LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1796009998) |

## What reviewers say

### PokerCruncher

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pokercruncher-advanced-odds/id294379237)

**Currently charting:** #33 Top Paid · Casino, #127 Top Paid · Card (US App Store)

This advanced calculator helps Texas Hold'em players analyze hand ranges and flop textures. It provides detailed statistics and odds for serious strategy analysis, going beyond basic hand matchups. Improve your game with professional-level insights.

**Highlights:** Advanced hand ranges analysis, Flop texture analysis, Deal-to-Flop calculations, Up to 10 players, Specific, random, or range hands, Save/load scenarios and ranges, Detailed statistics

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Powerful features
- 💡 Helpful for improving game
- 🔒 Accurate calculations
- 👍 Convenient mobile app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Confusing interface
- 🔍 Lacking in-depth tutorials
- 💰 Separate iPad version required
- 🤔 Questionable accuracy in some cases

**Reported bugs**

- Occasional crashes or freezes
- Inconsistent hand rankings displayed

**Requested features**

- Add support for Omaha and other poker variants
- Improve range entry and management features
- Provide more customization options
- Integrate with online poker tracking tools


### Blackjack & Card Counting Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blackjack-and-card-counting-pro/id388857410)

**Currently charting:** #1 Top Paid · Casino, #6 Top Paid · Card, #94 Top Paid · Games, #148 Top Paid (US App Store)

Master card counting for blackjack with this professional trainer. Learn the HiLo system, practice basic strategy, and understand deviations to gain an edge over the casino. Features real hand signals and customizable game rules for effective practice.

**Highlights:** Basic Strategy training, Learn HiLo card counting, Running and True Count tracking, Strategy Deviation charts, Real casino hand signals, Customizable game rules

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Card Counting Drill | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great for practice
- 👍 Useful for learning basic strategy and counting
- 💡 Customizable settings
- 🚀 Efficient training tool
- 👍 Helps improve blackjack skills

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Card dealing seems off
- 💰 Bait & switch with in-app purchases
- 🐛 Bugs with splitting aces
- 🐛 Running count has no correlation to deck
- 🐛 Dealer gets unrealistic hands

**Reported bugs**

- Splitting aces issue
- Incorrect basic strategy suggestions
- Discard tray and count display disappearing
- Speed counting drill giving incorrect running counts
- Bankroll going into negative values

**Requested features**

- Option to manually set deck penetration
- Ability to play more than 2 hands
- Custom bankroll setting
- Separate mode to practice counting without playing
- Detailed performance analytics


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PokerCruncher free?

PokerCruncher costs $12.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Blackjack & Card Counting Pro free?

Blackjack & Card Counting Pro costs $4.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, PokerCruncher or Blackjack & Card Counting Pro?

PokerCruncher is rated higher. PokerCruncher averages 4.9 out of 5 from 254 ratings, while Blackjack & Card Counting Pro averages 4.8 from 10K ratings.

### Do PokerCruncher or Blackjack & Card Counting Pro have ads?

Neither PokerCruncher nor Blackjack & Card Counting Pro shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, PokerCruncher or Blackjack & Card Counting Pro?

PokerCruncher ships an update every 2 months, and Blackjack & Card Counting Pro every 2 months. Most recently, PokerCruncher was updated on October 31, 2026 and Blackjack & Card Counting Pro on November 2, 2026.

### Which is more popular, PokerCruncher or Blackjack & Card Counting Pro?

PokerCruncher currently peaks at #33 in the App Store charts, and Blackjack & Card Counting Pro at #1. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*