# Expert Card Counting vs HoboEvolution

The clearest difference is rating: HoboEvolution at 5.0 against Expert Card Counting's 4.0. HoboEvolution also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 67%). Expert Card Counting's advantage is ratings volume (6 vs 2) and iOS requirement (16.6 vs 18.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Expert Card Counting sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $3.89 per month and HoboEvolution sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

HoboEvolution holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6 and 2 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of Expert Card Counting's written reviews are positive against 100% of HoboEvolution's.

Expert Card Counting ships an update monthly, HoboEvolution every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 12, 2026 and November 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Expert Card Counting | HoboEvolution |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/expert-card-counting/id6444629083/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hoboevolution/id6814521946/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **6** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 16 MB | 216 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.6** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Michael Gardiner](https://appshunter.io/developer/1121136526) | [Manuel Ader](https://appshunter.io/developer/6814521948) |

## What reviewers say

### Expert Card Counting

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/expert-card-counting/id6444629083)

Master blackjack card counting with this comprehensive trainer. Practice real-time running and true counts using Hi-Lo or Halves systems. Improve accuracy and speed with drills and track your progress over time.

**Highlights:** Real-time running and true count tracking, Hi-Lo and Halves counting systems, Practice mode for accuracy, Speed training drills, Progress tracking and history, Adjustable deck settings, iPad optimized interface

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Card Counter Pro: Monthly | $3.89 | per month |
| Card Counter Pro: Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Card Counter Pro: Yearly | $24.99 | per year |
| Card Counter Pro: Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| Remove Ads | $3.99 | one-time |
| Card Counter Pro: Lifetime | $39.99 | one-time |


### HoboEvolution

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hoboevolution/id6814521946)

Tap, merge, and evolve your character through various life stages and careers, from a humble hobo to a cosmic entity. Earn passive income, experience absurd economic events, and unlock special characters. Reincarnate to start new lives faster and weirder.

**Highlights:** +30 evolution tiers, Passive income generation, Absurd economy events, Special characters, Reincarnation system, Offline progress

**Features:** iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Welcome Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Rebirth Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| World Cup Skin | $2.99 | one-time |
| Parrillero Skin | $2.99 | one-time |
| Moving Day Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Chest of Gold | $4.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Vault of Gold | $9.99 | one-time |
| All Diamond Skins | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Expert Card Counting free?

Expert Card Counting is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is HoboEvolution free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Expert Card Counting or HoboEvolution?

HoboEvolution is rated higher. Expert Card Counting averages 4.0 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while HoboEvolution averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Expert Card Counting or HoboEvolution have ads?

Both Expert Card Counting and HoboEvolution show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Expert Card Counting or HoboEvolution?

Expert Card Counting ships an update monthly, and HoboEvolution every 3 weeks. Most recently, Expert Card Counting was updated on November 12, 2026 and HoboEvolution on November 13, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*
