# Blackjack Trainer 101 vs Blackjack Lab

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Blackjack Lab at none against Blackjack Trainer 101's 1. Blackjack Lab also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.8) and device support (3 vs 1). Blackjack Trainer 101's advantage is ratings volume (6.9K vs 3). On price, review sentiment, ads and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Blackjack Trainer 101 sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Blackjack Lab asks for nothing beyond the download.

Blackjack Lab holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Blackjack Trainer 101 has 6.9K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 93% of Blackjack Trainer 101's written reviews are positive against 100% of Blackjack Lab's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Blackjack Trainer 101 | Blackjack Lab |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (6.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blackjack-trainer-101/id348323010/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blackjack-lab-card-counter/id6769824944/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **6.9K** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 93.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 17 MB | 63 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [David Richmond](https://appshunter.io/developer/329944573) | [Frank Glotfelty](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896691517) |

## What reviewers say

### Blackjack Trainer 101

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blackjack-trainer-101/id348323010)

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| BlackJack 101 Upgrade to Pro | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Crisp and clean design
- 👍 Excellent for practicing basic strategy
- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 👍 Customizable game rules
- 👍 Helpful hints and feedback

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Some issues with basic strategy recommendations
- 🔊 Inability to adjust volume
- 🔚 Truncated hands after splitting
- 🔍 Lack of full hand history and dealer's final hand

**Reported bugs**

- Occasional crashes or performance issues
- Discrepancies in basic strategy recommendations

**Requested features**

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


### Blackjack Lab

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blackjack-lab-card-counter/id6769824944)

Learn and practice card counting for blackjack with a comprehensive training suite. Simulate real games, test your strategy, and track your performance to gain an edge at the tables.

**Highlights:** Card Counting Trainer (Hi-Lo system), Full Blackjack Game Simulation, Strategy Drill & Deviation Training, Basic Strategy Reference Chart, Performance Statistics Tracking, Ad-Free Experience (Pro Version)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Blackjack Trainer 101 free?

Blackjack Trainer 101 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Blackjack Lab free?

Blackjack Lab is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Blackjack Trainer 101 or Blackjack Lab?

Blackjack Lab is rated higher. Blackjack Trainer 101 averages 4.8 out of 5 from 6.9K ratings, while Blackjack Lab averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Blackjack Trainer 101 or Blackjack Lab have ads?

Both Blackjack Trainer 101 and Blackjack Lab show ads.

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