The Count vs AP Blackjack Trainer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
The Count
Master the casino card game with interactive tools for all skill levels. Improve your enjoyment and winning chances through basic instructions, advanced practice modes, and a unique strategy chart. Test your knowledge with quizzes and train your brain with counting practice.
- Interactive Basic Strategy Chart
- Quiz Mode
- Practice Blackjack Mode
- Counting Practice
- Multiple learning levels (101, Intermediate, Advanced)
- Available in many languages
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The Count: Blackjack has tools for all skill levels for the casino card game Blackjack. Basic Instructions and Advanced Practice Modes will improve your enjoyment of Blackjack and your chances of winning. A first-of-it's-kind Interactive Basic Strategy Chart assists you in memorizing the statistically best moves to make. Test your strategy with Quiz Mode and Practice Blackjack Mode. Train your brain with Counting Practice. Learn Blackjack 101, Intermediate Blackjack, and start your journey towards Advanced Blackjack today. Available in many languages.
AP Blackjack Trainer
Master blackjack strategy and card counting with this focused training tool. Practice basic strategy, HILO counting, and advanced techniques. Features customizable tables, a rank-up system, and optional AI coaching for a comprehensive learning experience.
- Basic Strategy Training
- HILO Card Counting
- Customizable Strategy Tables
- Running Count Tracking
- Rank Up System
- AI Coach (Subscription)
- True Count (Subscription)
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AP Blackjack Trainer is the ultimate tool for mastering Basic Strategy and HILO Card Counting. Made by a solo developer and card counter. Whether you're just starting or looking to sharpen your game, this app is built to make blackjack training focused and easy for all. FEATURES Customizable Strategy Tables & Rules Pairs, Soft Hands, and Hard Hands Running Count Rank Up System & Profile Icons Smart Trainer - Variable Difficulty & Missed Hands Tracking (requires paid subscription). AI Coach - Powered by OpenAI (requires paid subscription). True Count (requires paid subscription). Deviations (requires paid subscription). Bet Spread (requires paid subscription). DISCLAIMER This app is an educational tool designed to help you learn blackjack strategy, not a gambling or real-money card counting app. There is no real betting in this trainer so you can practice and improve your skills without any financial risk. Success within the app does not guarantee success in actual casino play. Our goal is to teach correct decision making based on probability and data—not to promise wins. While we don't encourage real-money gambling, we support informed, responsible decisions for those who do. If you choose to gamble, please do so responsibly. For more information visit anklebully.org/privacy-policy anklebully.org/terms-of-service.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: The Count at none against AP Blackjack Trainer's 1. AP Blackjack Trainer's advantage is update cadence (daily vs every 4 months) and ratings volume (16 vs 4). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads 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
Both are free to download. AP Blackjack Trainer sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $0.99 per month. The Count asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for The Count against 5.0 for AP Blackjack Trainer. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 16 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.
The Count ships an update every 4 months, AP Blackjack Trainer daily. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.
| Parameter | The Count | AP Blackjack Trainer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (4 ratings) | 5.0 (16 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 4 | 16 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Daily — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 12.2 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 3 MB | 274 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Cold Sky LLC | Ankle Bully Games |
Customer experience
The Count
AP Blackjack Trainer
In-app purchases
The Count
No in-app purchases
AP Blackjack Trainer
- AdvantageBlackjack+ Monthly$0.991 Month
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