Podly vs Deck Counter
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Podly
Learn key insights from non-fiction podcasts in bite-sized chunks. Replace endless scrolling with daily micro-learning sessions tailored to your goals. Read or listen on the go, anytime, anywhere.
- Podcast summaries
- Bite-sized learning
- Personalized suggestions
- Daily learning streaks
- Read or listen on the go
- 7-day free trial
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Too busy to listen to 3 hour long podcast episodes? Still want to get all the key insights to improve yourself? Podly summarises all the key insights from your favourite non fiction podcasts so you can learn with bite sized chunks. Stop doomscrolling Take back control of your time and replace the endless social media scrolling with micro learning sessions filled with bite sized ideas on topics you want to learn more about. Level Up Learn key ideas from a range of topics you're interested in and get personalised suggestions tailored to your goals. Keep the streak alive Stay on track to reach your goals by spending less than 5 minutes each day learning new ideas. Read or listen on the go Take Podly with you on your morning commute, a walk or even just when you get some down time. HOW IT WORKS: To get started is simple. Download the Podly app and sign up for a 7 day free trial where you'll get access to all our content. Unless you cancel at least 24 hours before the end of your free trial, you will automatically be charged the price indicated on the subscription screen for the period of time outlined. The Podly premium subscription renews automatically at the end of the period. Cancelling your subscription means the automatic renewal will be disabled but you will still have access to all of our content for the remainder of your subscription period. Want to speak to a real person? Our support team is just an email away, contact us at info@thepodlyapp.com Terms & Conditions: https://matt-horton.github.io/podly-legal/eula Privacy Policy: https://matt-horton.github.io/podly-legal/privacy
Deck Counter
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Deck Counter is a serious card counting trainer for blackjack. No gimmicks, no casino games — just the tools you need to build a real edge at the table. TRAIN YOUR COUNT Deal through a full shoe and track the running count. Teaching mode shows the count value of every card as it's dealt. Once you have the basics, switch to Blind mode to test yourself: count silently for a set number of cards, then enter your running count to see how close you are. Speed mode auto-advances cards at adjustable intervals to simulate real casino pace. FIVE COUNTING SYSTEMS Deck Counter supports the five most widely used counting strategies: • Hi-Lo — the standard beginner system (free) • KO (Knock-Out) — unbalanced, no true count required (Pro) • Hi-Opt I — intermediate balanced system (Pro) • Hi-Opt II — advanced, higher accuracy (Pro) • Zen Count — intermediate balanced with extra precision (Pro) DRILL MODES Three targeted drills to sharpen specific skills: • True Count Drill — enter the true count from a given running count and deck depth • Speed Drill — auto-advance cards to build count speed under pressure • Running Count Quiz — deal a batch of cards, then recall the count from memory STRATEGY CHARTS Full basic strategy reference charts for both H17 and S17 rule sets. Color-coded by action: Stand, Hit, Double, Split, Surrender. Scroll both axes to see every hand combination. CASINO FINDER A curated directory of ~30 major US casinos rated on counter-friendliness (1–10). Scored on deck count, payout (3:2 vs 6:5), dealer rules, surrender availability, and penetration depth. Sort by distance from your current location, by score, or alphabetically. Each casino shows the best available game and full rule breakdown. SESSION HISTORY Every session is recorded. Your home screen tracks lifetime accuracy, total cards dealt, and your current accuracy streak (consecutive sessions at 80%+). Recent sessions display in a table with strategy, rule set, and result. FULLY OFFLINE Deck Counter works without an internet connection. Your training data, settings, and history stay on your device. No account required, no tracking, no ads. DECK COUNTER PRO ($4.99 one-time) Unlocks all five counting strategies, Blind mode, Speed mode, all three drill types, and strategy charts. One purchase, no subscription, no expiration. Card counting is a legal mental skill. Deck Counter is a training tool for educational purposes. Always verify casino rules at the table.
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Verdict
Podly and Deck Counter are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
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. Podly sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and Deck Counter sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
| Parameter | Podly | Deck Counter |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (39 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 57.1% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 39 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 65 MB | 19 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | The Podly App Ltd | kevin Lung |
In-app purchases
Podly
- Podly Premium Monthly$9.991 Month
- Podly Premium Yearly7 Days trial$34.991 Year
- Podly Premium Lifetime$99.99
Deck Counter
- Deck Counter Pro$4.99
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