Comparison

Blackjack 21 Multi vs Scratch Away!

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

Scratch Away!

Simulate the thrill of lottery scratch tickets without spending real money. Earn in-game currency to unlock a variety of ticket types and enjoy daily rewards. Play seamlessly across multiple devices with Game Center integration.

Highlights
  • Lottery scratch ticket simulation
  • No in-app purchases or microtransactions
  • Earn in-game currency (hearts) to buy tickets
  • Daily and weekly in-game presents
  • Variety of scratch ticket types (bingo, poker, etc.)
  • Unlock tickets through challenges
  • Cross-device syncing via Game Center
Features
Currently charting
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Scratch Away! is the ultimate lottery scratch ticket simulator. Do you love playing scratch tickets but don't like spending the money? Scratch Away! is a buy once, play forever game that has no in-app purchases and no micro transactions!   Win hearts in-game and use those hearts to buy more scratch tickets, play to your heart's content! In-game presents are awarded every day to make sure you always have hearts and tickets to play! Game Features: Play a wide range of scratch tickets from classic scratchers, to line match, to crossword, to bingo, to blackjack and poker, roulette, naval strike, and more! Complete in-game challenges to unlock more and more tickets. Scratch Away! comes with 28 unique tickets, with more available in future (free!) updates. Play on Multiple Devices Scratch Away! natively supports all iPhones and iPads and has been specifically laid out to fit each device. If you sign into Game Center, your hearts and tickets will sync between them for seamless gameplay. Start playing on one device and pick up later on your other device! Special Surprises When buying tickets you might get something unexpected, and when playing tickets you might also win free tickets and bonus games! In addition, a new present is given every day, with bigger presents given once a week and once per month! Open the app every day to collect your prize.

Screenshots

Blackjack 21 Multi4 screens
Scratch Away!4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Blackjack 21 Multi at 4.8 against Scratch Away!'s 4.2. Blackjack 21 Multi also leads on ratings volume (58 vs 10). Scratch Away!'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6) and price ($0.99 vs $5.99). On review sentiment, update cadence, ads and chart position 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

Blackjack 21 Multi costs $5.99 and Scratch Away! $0.99 up front. Blackjack 21 Multi sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Scratch Away! asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Blackjack 21 Multi holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Blackjack 21 Multi has 58 ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 87% of Blackjack 21 Multi's written reviews are positive against 91% of Scratch Away!'s, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Blackjack 21 Multi ships an update monthly, Scratch Away! every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Blackjack 21 Multi versus Scratch Away!: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBlackjack 21 MultiScratch Away!
Price$5.99$0.99 — better
Rating4.8 (58 ratings) — better4.2 (10 ratings)
Positive reviews87.2% of reviews90.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings58 — better10
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
Best chart rank#59#42 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.616.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size38 MB223 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperPepper Dog Soft LLCHuman Feet Inc.

Customer experience

Blackjack 21 Multi

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

Scratch Away!

All ratings10 ratings
Positive80.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative20.0%
Written reviews11 reviews
Positive90.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative9.1%

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

Scratch Away!

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
None

Scratch Away!

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Blackjack 21 Multi free?
Blackjack 21 Multi costs $5.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Scratch Away! free?
Scratch Away! costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Blackjack 21 Multi or Scratch Away!?
Blackjack 21 Multi is rated higher. Blackjack 21 Multi averages 4.8 out of 5 from 58 ratings, while Scratch Away! averages 4.2 from 10 ratings.
Do Blackjack 21 Multi or Scratch Away! have ads?
Neither Blackjack 21 Multi nor Scratch Away! shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Blackjack 21 Multi or Scratch Away!?
Blackjack 21 Multi ships an update monthly, and Scratch Away! every 3 weeks. Most recently, Blackjack 21 Multi was updated on October 23, 2026 and Scratch Away! on October 24, 2026.
Which is more popular, Blackjack 21 Multi or Scratch Away!?
Blackjack 21 Multi currently peaks at #59 in the App Store charts, and Scratch Away! at #42. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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