# Blackjack 21 vs Soft 17

The clearest difference is price: Blackjack 21 at Free against Soft 17's $0.99. Soft 17's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 13). On ads, chart position, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Blackjack 21 is free to download; Soft 17 costs $0.99 up front. Blackjack 21 sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Soft 17 asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | Blackjack 21 | Soft 17 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $0.99 |
| Rating | **[4.7 (5.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blackjack-21-strategy-trainer/id597239290/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **5.7K** | — |
| Positive reviews | 54.9% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Best chart rank | #154 | **#120** |
| Size | 69 MB | 1 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [BlackJack Trainer 21 Training AG](https://appshunter.io/developer/1824121005) | [Parent Systems LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1804542798) |

## What reviewers say

### Blackjack 21

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blackjack-21-strategy-trainer/id597239290)

**Currently charting:** #154 Top Free · Casino (US App Store)

Master blackjack with this strategy trainer. Learn optimal decisions for hitting, standing, splitting, doubling, and surrendering through realistic hands and instant feedback. Improve your confidence and decision-making at the table without any real money or distractions.

**Highlights:** Practice real blackjack decisions, Get instant feedback on moves, View adaptive basic strategy table, Learn professional playing techniques, No money or card counting involved

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

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| All PRO features - monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Flash Sale! PRO - monthly | $7.99 | per month |
| All PRO features - monthly | $7.99 | per month |
| All PRO features - monthly | $8.99 | per month |
| All PRO features - yearly | $23.90 | per year |
| All PRO features - yearly | $23.99 | per year |
| All PRO features - annually | $23.99 | per year |
| Flash Sale! PRO - yearly | $24.99 | per year |
| Pair Practice Mode | $1.99 | one-time |
| Soft Hand Training Mode | $1.99 | one-time |
| Custom Table Settings | $1.99 | one-time |
| All PRO features - lifetime | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great training
- 👍 Helpful for practicing basic strategy
- 👍 Solid interface
- 👍 Detailed feedback
- 👍 Easy to use UI

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy with pop-ups and crashes
- 🔒 Subscription model for full functionality
- 🔒 Paywall for advanced features
- 👎 Lacks explanation for correct/incorrect moves
- 👎 Inaccurate basic strategy recommendations

**Reported bugs**

- Incorrect basic strategy recommendations
- Freezing and crashing issues
- Incompatibility with certain devices
- Subscription issues and unexpected charges

**Requested features**

- Allow continuing hands beyond initial deal
- Provide explanations for correct/incorrect moves
- Incorporate card counting and strategy deviations
- Customize settings to match casino rules
- Reset weakest hands chart


### Soft 17

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/soft-17/id6760520264)

**Currently charting:** #120 Top Paid · Casino (US App Store)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Blackjack 21 free?

Blackjack 21 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Soft 17 free?

Soft 17 costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Do Blackjack 21 or Soft 17 have ads?

Neither Blackjack 21 nor Soft 17 shows ads.

### Which is more popular, Blackjack 21 or Soft 17?

Blackjack 21 currently peaks at #154 in the App Store charts, and Soft 17 at #120. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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