Blackjack 21 Multi vs Blackjack Forge
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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.
Blackjack Forge
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Blackjack Forge — get genuinely better at blackjack. Most blackjack apps are slot machines in disguise: ads, chip economies, and pay-to-keep-playing. Blackjack Forge is the opposite — an honest trainer that measures your real play against the dealer and coaches you toward sharper decisions. PLAY FOR REAL (VIRTUALLY) Sit down, set your stakes, and play hands against the dealer with a virtual bankroll. It's a measuring stick — never real money, and no chips to buy, ever. TWO WAYS TO MEASURE PROGRESS • Skill — every decision is graded against basic strategy, so you see exactly how sharp you play. • Dollars — your virtual bankroll tracks whether your play would actually win money. SEE — AND FIX — YOUR WEAK SPOTS Forge pinpoints the exact hands you misplay (like "Hard 16 vs 10") and shows where you slip, so you stop quietly giving money away at the table. PRACTICE THAT STICKS Drill specific situations stakes-free — pairs, soft hands, hard totals, or a holistic mix — with instant feedback on every decision. Forge Plus adds Adaptive practice that targets your real weak spots. THE TABLE YOU ACTUALLY PLAY Switch rule sets — Vegas S17/H17, single & double deck, surrender, even the 6:5 "trap" table — and the strategy, chart, and grading all follow. HONEST BY DESIGN No ads. No chips to buy. No pay-to-continue. Free to play and learn; Forge Plus unlocks the depth (adaptive practice, all-time stats & weak spots, every table) — never the right to keep playing. Forge your game. Forge Plus is an optional upgrade. • Monthly — $4.99/month (7-day free trial) • Annual — $29.99/year (7-day free trial) • Lifetime — $49.99, one-time purchase Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. Auto-renewable subscriptions renew automatically unless turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period; your account is charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the period. Manage or cancel anytime in your Apple Account settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.blackjackforge.com/privacy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Blackjack Forge at Free against Blackjack 21 Multi's $5.99. Blackjack Forge also leads on update cadence (every 9 days vs monthly) and rating (5.0 vs 4.8). Blackjack 21 Multi's advantage is ratings volume (58 vs 1) and chart position (#57 vs unranked). On ads, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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
Blackjack Forge is free to download; Blackjack 21 Multi costs $5.99 up front. Blackjack 21 Multi sells 6 one-off in-app purchases and Blackjack Forge sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Blackjack Forge holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Blackjack 21 Multi has 58 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Blackjack 21 Multi ships an update monthly, Blackjack Forge every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Blackjack 21 Multi | Blackjack Forge |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $5.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.8 (58 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 87.2% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 58 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 9 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Best chart rank | #57 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 38 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Pepper Dog Soft LLC | Fairview Essentials LLC |
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
Blackjack Forge
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Blackjack 21 Multi
- 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
Blackjack Forge
- Forge Plus (Monthly)$4.991 Month
- Forge Plus (Annual)7 Days trial$29.991 Year
- Forge Plus (Lifetime)$49.99
Questions
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