Comparison

Thirty vs Blackjack Sharp Trainer

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Thirty

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"Simple yet deep! The classic card game ”31 (Thirty-One)” is now available as an app! Experience thrilling tactics as you try to get your hand total as close to 31 as possible. The rules are simple, but winning requires real strategy. From beginners to pros, this is the definitive card game for everyone. ◆ Face off against unique rivals! Challenge nine distinct characters, each with their own playstyle: Newbie: A beginner whose unpredictable moves might surprise you. Aggressor: A bold player who loves to ”Knock” early. Tactician: A strategist who calculates maximum efficiency. Stoic: A steady player who prioritizes not losing above all else. CPU Master: The ultimate AI that calculates every probability. ◆ Customize the rules your way! Fine-tune the game settings to match your favorite playstyle: Should Aces (A) count as 11 points? Should Three-of-a-Kind count as 30.5 points? Will you allow ”Blitz” or ”Sweep”? Use your best strategy to defeat the ultimate CPU Master!"

About

Blackjack Sharp Trainer

Master blackjack strategy and card counting with this comprehensive training app. It offers detailed simulations, a unique roguelite mode, and personalized feedback to improve your game. Play offline and learn without interruptions.

Highlights
  • Basic strategy trainer with custom rule sets
  • Card counting simulator with configurable environments
  • Roguelite mode for strategic decision-making
  • Full hand play-out and independent splits
  • Non-blocking feedback and post-hand review
  • Mistake Journal with spaced repetition
  • Offline play
Features
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Sharp 21 is the most serious blackjack training app on the App Store. Built for players who want to walk into a casino prepared, not just entertained. BASIC STRATEGY TRAINER Master every decision at the table. Select your exact rule set — H17 or S17, DAS, surrender rules, blackjack payout — and drill hands with instant, non-blocking feedback. Every hand plays out completely: you hit, split, double down, the dealer draws, and the outcome resolves. A subtle flash tells you the moment you make a wrong call, but the hand keeps going — just like a real table. After each hand, review exactly what you got wrong and why. Track your chip balance with flat bets, build accuracy streaks, and let the Mistake Journal pinpoint your weak spots so you can focus where it matters. CARD COUNTING SIMULATOR Configure every detail of your practice environment: number of decks, dealer rules, deck penetration, counting checkpoints, base bets, and bet spreads. Choose from preset spreads (Conservative, Moderate, Aggressive, Wong Out) or build a custom spread unit by unit. Practice maintaining a running count, converting to true count, and sizing your bets correctly — all under configurable casino noise events like early shuffles and pit boss distractions. Toggle the running count display on or off as a learning scaffold. THE SHARP — ROGUELITE MODE A roguelite that turns basic strategy decisions into a scoring engine. Earn Chips x Multiplier for correct plays, build Rush streaks for escalating multipliers, and collect from a pool of 46 unique modifiers across draft picks and shop purchases. Beat escalating blinds across shoes, manage risk-reward modifiers like Glass Cannon and Loan Shark, and chase your highest run. No card counting required — The Sharp is accessible to every player and endlessly replayable. KEY FEATURES - Full hand play-out in every mode — hands resolve completely, splits play independently - Rule-variant-aware strategy engine — not a single static chart - Non-blocking wrong-decision feedback — learn without flow interruption - Post-hand decision review with full context - Post-session analytics: accuracy breakdowns, mistake patterns, chip results - Mistake Journal with spaced repetition to target weak spots - Interactive strategy chart viewer - Fully offline — no account, no internet required - No ads. No subscriptions. Pay once, own it forever.

Screenshots

Thirty4 screens
Blackjack Sharp Trainer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Thirty at none against Blackjack Sharp Trainer's 1. Thirty also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). Blackjack Sharp Trainer's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). On price and device support 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Blackjack Sharp Trainer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Thirty asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Thirty ships an update every 2 months, Blackjack Sharp Trainer every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 5 level
Thirty versus Blackjack Sharp Trainer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThirtyBlackjack Sharp Trainer
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size101 MB31 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKoichi IwasakiDacite Dev LLC

In-app purchases

None

Thirty

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Blackjack Sharp Trainer

One-time1
  • Sharp 21 Pro$4.99

Questions

Is Thirty free?
Thirty is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Blackjack Sharp Trainer free?
Blackjack Sharp Trainer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Thirty or Blackjack Sharp Trainer have ads?
Thirty shows ads; Blackjack Sharp Trainer does not.
Which is updated more often, Thirty or Blackjack Sharp Trainer?
Thirty ships an update every 2 months, and Blackjack Sharp Trainer every 3 weeks. Most recently, Thirty was updated on October 30, 2026 and Blackjack Sharp Trainer on October 31, 2026.

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