Comparison

BJA Blackjack Trainer vs Poker Trainer

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

Head to head
About

BJA Blackjack Trainer

Master blackjack strategy and card counting with this trainer app. Learn basic strategy, practice real hand signals, and improve your game to gain an advantage over the house. Ideal for aspiring professional players.

Highlights
  • Basic Strategy training
  • Real hand signal practice
  • Running count tracking
  • Basic Strategy mistake guidance
  • Learn HiLo card counting (upgrade)
  • Variable betting practice (upgrade)
Features
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Train your blackjack decisions with a realistic practice app created by Blackjack Apprenticeship. BJA Blackjack Trainer helps you master basic strategy through fast, interactive drills, real table rules, casino-style hand signals, and instant mistake feedback. Practice real blackjack hands, choose the correct play, and build the speed and accuracy needed to make confident decisions at the table. Included Free Training Features • Basic Strategy Training Practice the mathematically correct decision for real blackjack hands. • Realistic Blackjack Table Train on an animated table with dealer flow, player hands, shoe progression, shuffle handling, and realistic gameplay. • Gesture or Button Controls Practice with casino-style hand signals or switch to button controls. Button controls can also be moved to the left side. • Immediate Mistake Feedback See when you make an incorrect play, review the correct decision, then fix the hand or continue training. • Custom Table Rules Train with common blackjack rule variations, including: • 2, 4, 6, or 8 decks • Dealer hits or stands on soft 17 • Double after split • Doubling rules • Resplitting aces • Surrender • Basic Strategy and Deviation Charts Reference included charts for basic strategy, H17 deviations, and S17 deviations. • Training Summaries Review your accuracy, correct decisions, elapsed time, all-time accuracy, and perfect-shoe progress after each shoe. • Blackjack Education Learn how the app works, who it is for, how to play blackjack, how to count cards, basic strategy, deviations, and betting concepts. • BJA Training Resources Access Blackjack Apprenticeship videos, lessons, community resources, and the free card-counting mini-course. Upgrade to the Full Version Unlock advanced blackjack and card-counting training, including: • Speed Counting drills • Betting practice • Bankroll and wager tracking • Playing deviations based on the count • Running count, divisor, and true count display • Targeted drills for hard hands, soft hands, and splits • Adjustable dealing speed • Hand-total display • Discard tray view • Detailed stats and mistake tracking • Achievements Blackjack Apprenticeship was founded by professional card counters and has helped thousands of players improve their blackjack skills. Our training methods have been used by successful card counters who have legally won millions of dollars from casinos. Blackjack Apprenticeship has been featured by The New York Times, CNN, ABC World News, Good Morning America, The Colbert Report, and HuffPost. Blackjack involves financial risk. This app is an educational training tool and does not guarantee winnings.

About

Poker Trainer

This AI-powered poker trainer helps you master Texas Hold'em strategy through gamified drills and personalized feedback. Improve your preflop play, identify weaknesses, and track your progress to become a winning player. Train anytime, anywhere, even offline.

Highlights
  • GTO Preflop Drills
  • AI Feedback Engine
  • Gamified Practice
  • Offline Trainer
  • Poker Tracker Stats
  • Daily Challenges
  • Smart Prompts
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Flop Factor is the ultimate poker trainer app designed to help you learn poker strategy and become a great Texas Holdem poker player - all from your phone. Built for serious grinders and ambitious beginners alike, this AI-powered poker trainer identifies your leaks, reinforces profitable habits, and turns every session into a learning experience. Whether you’re crushing home games or aiming for the next major tournament, Flop Factor gives you the tools to make every hand count. Flop Factor requires a paid subscription to access its training features. Key Features: GTO Preflop Drills: Practice optimal preflop ranges for every position and scenario. AI Feedback Engine: Personalized coaching based on your performance to eliminate bad habits. Gamified Practice: Tackle daily drills, sharpen your game, and climb the ranks. Offline Trainer: Train without needing an internet connection — perfect for travel or downtime. Poker Tracker Stats: Track your accuracy, spot tendencies, and monitor your progress over time. Daily Challenges: Stay sharp with rotating drills that target your biggest leaks. Smart Prompts: Get real-time insights like “Over-Folding Warning” Quick Sessions: Get meaningful training done in under 15 minutes a day. Flop Factor focuses solely on preflop mastery. There are no charts to memorize or lectures to sit through - just action-packed drills powered by real strategy. Note: Flop Factor is purely educational and does not involve real money or simulated gambling. It is designed for serious players who want to improve their poker skills through focused, efficient training. Stop guessing. Start winning. Get real-time feedback. Track your progress. Become a winning player. Subscription Information: Flop Factor requires a paid subscription for access. A subscription unlocks full access to drills, AI feedback, and progress tracking. Payment will be charged to your App Store account upon confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. Subscriptions can be managed and auto-renewal can be turned off by going to your Account Settings after purchase. Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/flopfactor-privacypolicy/home Terms of Service: https://sites.google.com/view/flopfactor-termsofservice/home Contact Us: Support@flopfactorapp.com

Screenshots

BJA Blackjack Trainer4 screens
Poker Trainer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: BJA Blackjack Trainer at free with in-app purchases against Poker Trainer's subscription. BJA Blackjack Trainer also leads on review sentiment (71% vs 34%) and ads (none vs shown). Poker Trainer's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). On price, rating, ratings volume and in-app purchases 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

Both are free to download. BJA Blackjack Trainer sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Poker Trainer sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for BJA Blackjack Trainer against 4.7 for Poker Trainer. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 854 and 360 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 71% of BJA Blackjack Trainer's written reviews are positive against 34% of Poker Trainer's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BJA Blackjack Trainer ships an update every 2 months, Poker Trainer fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
BJA Blackjack Trainer versus Poker Trainer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBJA Blackjack TrainerPoker Trainer
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (854 ratings)4.7 (360 ratings) — better
Positive reviews70.9% of reviews — better34.4% of reviews
Number of ratings854 — better360
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS14.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size90 MB135 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperDealer Bust Time LLCDisalvo Media Inc.

Customer experience

BJA Blackjack Trainer

All ratings771 ratings
Positive92.1%
Neutral3.0%
Negative4.9%
Written reviews110 reviews
Positive70.9%
Neutral10.9%
Negative18.2%

Poker Trainer

All ratings357 ratings
Positive92.4%
Neutral2.8%
Negative4.8%
Written reviews32 reviews
Positive34.4%
Neutral6.3%
Negative59.4%

Bugs and requests

BJA Blackjack Trainer

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App crashes when switching between game and website
  • Counting drill not accepting certain negative counts
  • Dealer hand logic issues (e.g. hitting soft 18)

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add option to review previous hands
  • Improve counting drill functionality
  • Provide more casino rule variations
  • Add buttons instead of relying on gestures
  • Display win/loss statistics and betting performance

Poker Trainer

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

BJA Blackjack Trainer

One-time2
  • Card Counting Drill$0.99
  • Go Pro$2.99
7 purchases

Poker Trainer

Subscriptions6
  • Pro Plan$9.997 Days
  • Pro Plan$19.991 Month
  • Pro Plan$24.991 Month
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  • Pro Plan$49.993 Months
  • Pro Plan$89.991 Year
  • Pro Plan3 Days trial$89.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime$149.99

Questions

Is BJA Blackjack Trainer free?
BJA Blackjack Trainer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Poker Trainer free?
Poker Trainer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, BJA Blackjack Trainer or Poker Trainer?
Poker Trainer is rated higher. BJA Blackjack Trainer averages 4.6 out of 5 from 854 ratings, while Poker Trainer averages 4.7 from 360 ratings.
Do BJA Blackjack Trainer or Poker Trainer have ads?
Poker Trainer shows ads; BJA Blackjack Trainer does not.
Which is updated more often, BJA Blackjack Trainer or Poker Trainer?
BJA Blackjack Trainer ships an update every 2 months, and Poker Trainer fortnightly. Most recently, BJA Blackjack Trainer was updated on November 1, 2026 and Poker Trainer on October 30, 2026.

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