Blackjack Trainer 101 vs Split Aces
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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)
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/
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Verdict
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
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.
| Parameter | Blackjack Trainer 101 | Split Aces |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (6.8K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 92.9% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 6.8K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | — |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 17 MB | 49 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | David Richmond | Aakash 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
Blackjack Trainer 101
- BlackJack 101 Upgrade to Pro$2.99
Split Aces
- Ad Free$1.991 Month
Questions
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