Comparison

Blackjack 21 Multi vs Discard

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

Head to head
About

Blackjack 21 Multi

Practice Blackjack with a realistic casino simulator. Bet on multiple hands, learn card counting, and compete with friends. Features include career mode, customizable rules, and detailed stats.

Highlights
  • Bet up to 7 hands simultaneously
  • Interactive learning mode
  • Multiple card counting systems
  • Career mode with bank borrowing
  • Online multiplayer games
  • Customizable rules
  • Side-bet options
Features
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** The #1 BlackJack Simulator with more features than any other BlackJack game in the AppStore, and without the real-cash Freemium model. If you lose your virtual cash, just use the in-game ATM and get more. (No In-App purchase required!) ** =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Bet up to 7 hands at a time, and split them up to 3 times. (For 28 total hands!!!!) [3 on iPhone / 7 on iPad] This game has NO SILLY GIMMICKS, and is a true to life BlackJack simulator. The game engine behind this game has been used in live internet casinos and has been verified by the government it ran in. This is why many have called the iPhone version, not just another BlackJack game but a BlackJack Simulator. With an interactive learning mode, built-in bet cards, and many card counting systems you will learn to play BlackJack so you can win big when you visit a real casino. Features Include: * Play online multi-player games with up to 3 of your friend's via GameCenter. * Includes BlackJack Pass and Spanish 21 Game Rules * A career mode with a bank borrowing system to track your true net winnings. * Lots of stats including a full game log that you can E-Mail yourself to analyze how you can improve your game. * Customizable rules so you can tweak the game your local casino and play styles. * World-wide online leader boards so you can see how you compare to other BlackJack players (using GameCenter or the Plus+ network). * A multi-count information screen which shows you how all the count systems work. * Ability to leave the table or have CPU players play through the shoe, when the shoe is not in your favor. * Continuous Shuffle Machine (CSM) option, to simulate today's modern casinos. * Over 10 Side-Bets such as Perfect Pairs, Match The Dealer, and more. * A Cheat/Practice mode which allows you to try new game styles by peeking at the dealer's hole card as well as the shoe, and not effecting your career mode data. * 40+ achievements/awards to unlock, ranging from simple to diabolical, you won’t want to stop playing until you reach them all. * Many card counting systems (including Red-7) to help you learn to count utilizing the True Count as well as a Count Action Card. * A built-in help guide teaching you the rules of BlackJack as well as how to count cards. (In Help & Support) * Fluid animation, lots of sound effects including an interactive dealer, and finger gestures mimicking real life casino hand motions. * Optional CPU players to play alongside you. * Free alternative downloadable sound packs (such as a Male Dealer Voice). =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- WHAT OTHERS ARE SAYING: "This app is as serious as it gets, with minute control over every aspect." -- Wired Magazine App Guide 2012 (BlackJack Sim 21 Pro Review) ".....Blackjack 3-hand edition is “the” blackjack game for the iphone or ipod touch ...." - iphone-journal.com "Overall this game packs so much, that I am surprised it’s on a portable device. .... This game is a must-have for any true BlackJack fan." - AppStoreBest.com [5/5 Stars] =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- X/Tweet Us: http://x.com/PepperDogSoft If you are experiencing problems please use the Support forum on our website (www.PepperDogSoft.com) as we can better help you there.

About

Discard

Test your memory by memorizing playing cards and tapping the correct ones to advance through increasingly difficult levels. Features haptic feedback, custom decks, dark mode, and Game Center leaderboards.

Highlights
  • Memorize playing cards
  • Tap correct cards to advance
  • Increasing difficulty
  • Haptic feedback
  • Customizable card decks
  • Dark mode
  • Game Center leaderboards
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Discard is a fun memory game with a twist. You have 3 seconds to memorise a selection of playing cards. When ready, tap the right cards to advance to the next level. As the rounds progress, the difficulty will also increase. The app features haptics which enhance the overall experience. Also included are: • An option to toggle between English Pattern cards and a custom deck • Dark mode support • Game Center leaderboards - to see players' high-score • Multiple app icons - to allow you to customise the app to suit your style • Siri Shortcuts - to make starting a game easier • Voiceover support Help and Stats are available to let you know how to play and how well you are playing.

Screenshots

Blackjack 21 Multi4 screens
Discard4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Discard at Free against Blackjack 21 Multi's $5.99. Discard also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs monthly) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.6). Blackjack 21 Multi's advantage is rating (4.8 vs 4.2) and review sentiment (87% vs 71%). On ads, in-app purchases and 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

Discard is free to download; Blackjack 21 Multi costs $5.99 up front. Blackjack 21 Multi sells 6 one-off in-app purchases and Discard sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Blackjack 21 Multi holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 58 and 13 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 87% of Blackjack 21 Multi's written reviews are positive against 71% of Discard's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Blackjack 21 Multi ships an update monthly, Discard every 3 days. Both last shipped on October 29, 2026.

Scorecard8 real differences · 3 level
Blackjack 21 Multi versus Discard: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBlackjack 21 MultiDiscard
Price$5.99Free — better
Rating4.8 (58 ratings) — better4.2 (13 ratings)
Positive reviews87.2% of reviews — better71.4% of reviews
Number of ratings58 — better13
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
Best chart rank#57 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.612.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size38 MB39 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperPepper Dog Soft LLCRihab Mehboob

Customer experience

Blackjack 21 Multi

All ratings58 ratings
Positive94.8%
Neutral3.4%
Negative1.7%
Written reviews117 reviews
Positive87.2%
Neutral5.1%
Negative7.7%

Discard

All ratings13 ratings
Positive76.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative23.1%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive71.4%
Neutral0.0%
Negative28.6%

Bugs and requests

Blackjack 21 Multi

Reported bugs

8 issues
  • App freezes when accessing options menu
  • Display scaling issues on iPod Touch 6
  • Navigation buttons off-screen on some devices
  • Crashes during multiplayer setup
  • Hand totals sometimes change before new cards dealt
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  • Delay in insurance option response
  • Stability issues on iPad (now reportedly fixed)
  • Game becomes unstable after extended play sessions

Requested features

15 requests
  • Higher table betting limits (up to $1,100,000+)
  • Easier bet management (auto-repeat same bet after wins)
  • Background casino music and ambient sounds
  • Multiple local player support on iPad
  • Different dealer voices and accents
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  • Trainer mode for basic strategy with feedback
  • Continuous bank refinancing without ATM trips
  • More card design variations and table felt colors
  • European No Hole Card Rule option
  • Adjustable CPU player speed
  • Faulty basic strategy CPU players for practice
  • Strategy explanations for recommended moves
  • Separate player accounts/profiles
  • One-step reshuffle/table change option
  • Slower dealing animation for card counting practice

Discard

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

6 purchases

Blackjack 21 Multi

One-time6
  • Bet Card Editor$0.99
  • Count System Editor$0.99
  • Action Card Editor$0.99
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  • BlackJack Pass Game Type$1.99
  • Spanish 21 Game Type$1.99
  • Super 31$1.99
1 purchases

Discard

One-time1
  • 10 Extra Lives$0.99

Questions

Is Blackjack 21 Multi free?
Blackjack 21 Multi costs $5.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Discard free?
Discard is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Blackjack 21 Multi or Discard?
Blackjack 21 Multi is rated higher. Blackjack 21 Multi averages 4.8 out of 5 from 58 ratings, while Discard averages 4.2 from 13 ratings.
Do Blackjack 21 Multi or Discard have ads?
Neither Blackjack 21 Multi nor Discard shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Blackjack 21 Multi or Discard?
Blackjack 21 Multi ships an update monthly, and Discard every 3 days. Most recently, Blackjack 21 Multi was updated on October 29, 2026 and Discard on October 29, 2026.

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