Comparison

Blackjack Trainer 101 vs Split Aces

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

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About

Blackjack Trainer 101

This app is a practice tool designed to help users learn and master basic strategy for the card game Blackjack. It offers various training modes and customization options to improve decision-making in different scenarios. While it doesn't simulate a full game, it focuses on teaching optimal play.

Highlights
  • Four learning modes (random, soft, pairs, custom)
  • Customizable house rules (decks, soft 17, doubling, surrender)
  • Skill levels for focused practice
  • Interactive strategy guide
  • Hint button for strategic analysis
  • Left/right-handed layouts
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Blackjack Trainer 101 is a basic strategy trainer. NOTE: This is *not* a Blackjack game, it is a practice aid for learning basic strategy in Blackjack, and it assumes you already are familiar with the basic rules of the game.  Using this app will *not* guarantee winning in real play, but it will help you play the best possible strategies in any situation. Features: • Four learning modes: random hands, soft hands, pairs, and a custom mode: choose any combination of hands to practice (requires paid upgrade). • Customize the house rules: number of decks in the shoe, hit vs. stand on soft 17, doubling rules and surrender • Skill levels: Higher levels concentrate your training on the harder-to-memorize hands • Strategy guide shows all the best moves and highlights the strategy for the current hand and dealer card • Hint button shows a strategic analysis of the current hand • Left-handed and right-handed playing layouts • Many different rule configurations (1-4 decks, dealer hits/stays on soft 17, double after split, early/late surrender)

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 Trainer 1014 screens
Split Aces4 screens

Verdict

The call

Blackjack Trainer 101 and Split Aces are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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 Trainer 101 sells 1 one-off in-app purchase 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.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Blackjack Trainer 101 versus Split Aces: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBlackjack Trainer 101Split Aces
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (6.8K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews92.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings6.8K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks—
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size17 MB49 MB
Age rating17+12+
DeveloperDavid RichmondAakash Gnanakumar

Bugs and requests

Blackjack Trainer 101

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Occasional crashes or performance issues
  • Discrepancies in basic strategy recommendations

Requested features

3 requests
  • Option to play out split hands
  • Ability to adjust volume
  • Inclusion of full hand history and dealer's final hand

Split Aces

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Blackjack Trainer 101

One-time1
  • BlackJack 101 Upgrade to Pro$2.99
1 purchases

Split Aces

Subscriptions1
  • Ad Free$1.991 Month

Questions

Is Blackjack Trainer 101 free?
Blackjack Trainer 101 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 Trainer 101 or Split Aces have ads?
Both Blackjack Trainer 101 and Split Aces show ads.

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