# Slay the Spire+ vs Blackjack by MobilityWare+

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Slay the Spire+ at 52% against Blackjack by MobilityWare+'s 34%. Blackjack by MobilityWare+'s advantage is rating (4.7 vs 4.5) and ratings volume (11K vs 976). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Blackjack by MobilityWare+ holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Blackjack by MobilityWare+ has 11K ratings behind it against 976, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 52% of Slay the Spire+'s written reviews are positive against 34% of Blackjack by MobilityWare+'s, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Slay the Spire+ ships an update every 5 weeks, Blackjack by MobilityWare+ monthly. Both last shipped on October 27, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Slay the Spire+ | Blackjack by MobilityWare+ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (976 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/slay-the-spire-plus/id6448808007/reviews) | **[4.7 (11K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blackjack-by-mobilityware-plus/id6469052640/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 976 | **11K** |
| Positive reviews | **51.7% of reviews** | 34.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 866 MB | 115 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Humble Bundle, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1491530146) | [MobilityWare](https://appshunter.io/developer/284117362) |

## What reviewers say

### Slay the Spire+

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/slay-the-spire-plus/id6448808007)

Embark on a roguelike deckbuilding adventure where you craft a unique deck to battle creatures and discover powerful relics. Each journey through the ever-changing Spire offers a new challenge with different paths, enemies, and events.

**Highlights:** Dynamic deck building, Procedurally generated Spire layout, Hundreds of cards and items, Multiple playable characters, Discover powerful relics, Unique combat encounters

**Features:** With Apple Arcade

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Enjoyable gameplay
- 💡 Unique deck-building mechanics
- 🚀 Addictive and replayable
- 👍 Excellent challenge and difficulty
- 💡 Variety of playable characters

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional UI/control issues
- 🔍 Small text/UI elements on mobile
- 🐛 Progression/save issues for some users
- 🔍 Unbalanced boss/enemy difficulty

**Reported bugs**

- End turn button not registering
- Save data loss/reset issues
- Crashes on daily challenge screen

**Requested features**

- Controller support
- Larger text/UI options
- Cloud save functionality
- Improved card/deck viewing


### Blackjack by MobilityWare+

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blackjack-by-mobilityware-plus/id6469052640)

Master the classic card game of 21. Learn the rules, challenge the dealer, and build your chip stack to climb the ranks. Unlock new travel destinations as you progress through levels.

**Highlights:** Unlimited play with free chips, Rank progression system, Unlockable travel tables, Learn and master the game, Challenge the dealer

**Features:** With Apple Arcade

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fun gameplay
- 👍 Good for learning blackjack
- 🚀 Smooth transitions and quick gameplay

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤖 Dealer advantage and rigged odds
- 🎲 Unrealistic dealer hands
- 🎰 Game feels like a casino rather than a fair blackjack experience
- 💰 Progression and balance issues

**Reported bugs**

- Progress and balance not saving properly
- Inconsistent card distribution and shuffling

**Requested features**

- Add more blackjack rule variations
- Include insurance option
- Add multiplayer functionality
- Improve transparency around odds and mechanics
- Provide an option to disable animations for faster gameplay


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Slay the Spire+ free?

Slay the Spire+ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Blackjack by MobilityWare+ free?

Blackjack by MobilityWare+ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Slay the Spire+ or Blackjack by MobilityWare+?

Blackjack by MobilityWare+ is rated higher. Slay the Spire+ averages 4.5 out of 5 from 976 ratings, while Blackjack by MobilityWare+ averages 4.7 from 11K ratings.

### Do Slay the Spire+ or Blackjack by MobilityWare+ have ads?

Neither Slay the Spire+ nor Blackjack by MobilityWare+ shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Slay the Spire+ or Blackjack by MobilityWare+?

Slay the Spire+ ships an update every 5 weeks, and Blackjack by MobilityWare+ monthly. Most recently, Slay the Spire+ was updated on October 27, 2026 and Blackjack by MobilityWare+ on October 27, 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.*