Comparison

Blackjack vs MonkEV

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

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About

Blackjack

Master blackjack strategy and card counting with progressive lessons and real-time feedback. Learn to calculate house edge and make mathematically correct plays to beat the dealer.

Highlights
  • 18 progressive strategy lessons
  • Full Hi-Lo card counting course
  • EV calculator for house edge analysis
  • Real-time feedback on every hand
  • Realistic casino gameplay simulation
  • Detailed progress tracking
Features
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Win blackjack with math, not luck. ** 18 progressive lessons. A full Hi-Lo card counting course. An EV calculator that shows your exact house edge. Real-time feedback on every hand. This is the structured training system that turns beginners into confident, skilled players. 18 PROGRESSIVE STRATEGY LESSONS Not random flashcards — a real curriculum. Start with hard totals, progress through soft hands and pair splitting, and unlock advanced play as your accuracy improves. Every lesson includes strategy charts, detailed explanations, and requires 90% accuracy to advance. You'll know the mathematically correct play for every possible hand. COMPLETE CARD COUNTING COURSE Learn the Hi-Lo system — the same method used by professional advantage players and made famous by the MIT Blackjack Team. Start with 1-deck running count fundamentals and progress to 6-deck true count conversion at full casino speed. Cards come faster at every level, you enter your count after each round for instant feedback, and accuracy tracking helps you build speed without sacrificing precision. THE ILLUSTRIOUS 18 DEVIATIONS Go beyond basic strategy. Learn the 18 count-dependent plays that give you the biggest edge over the house. Most trainers stop at basic strategy — this is where serious players separate themselves. EV CALCULATOR & HOUSE EDGE ANALYSIS Check the exact house edge before you sit down at any table. Input the casino's specific rules and see your expected value. Know whether a game is worth playing before you risk a single dollar. Few blackjack apps offer this — none at this level. HANDS-ON PRACTICE DRILLS Every strategy lesson drills you on real decisions: see your hand and the dealer's up card, then choose Hit, Stand, Double, or Split. Card counting drills run from 1 deck to 8 decks across Easy, Medium, Hard, and Expert, with faster cards at each level and true count questions once there's more than one deck. Blitz (Pro) deals 40 cards at the fastest speed. Multi-table drills deal several hands at each table so you learn to keep the count when the action gets busy. Deviation practice shows you a hand and a true count and asks for the right play. TRACK YOUR PROGRESS See your accuracy for every lesson, your best score at each counting level, and a progress bar for the full course. The numbers don't lie — you'll see the difference after your first week. PRO Some features require PRO subscription. - Structured progression — not random practice, a real learning path - Instant feedback — know if you played correctly and why - Works offline — train on the plane to Vegas - Premium casino-themed design Whether you're preparing for your first casino trip or sharpening your edge for the next one, this is the training system that gets you there. Download now. Your first lesson takes 5 minutes. Terms of Service/EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

MonkEV

Master blackjack with this trainer that helps you learn basic strategy and card counting. Practice every hand, improve your decision-making, and increase your expected value at the table. Includes drills for both beginners and advanced players.

Highlights
  • Drill every blackjack hand
  • Card counting practice
  • Adaptive basic strategy chart
  • Advanced drills for counters
  • Bet spread and counting system training
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Learning basic strategy? Moving into card counting? MonkEV trains you to play perfect blackjack. Quiz time -- Hit or Stand: A,7 vs 17 If you hesitated, its time to train... 1. Drill blackjack hands and target your weakest 2. Counting cards 3. Basic strategy chart - adapts to your home/ next casino 4. Advanced counting drills - bet spread, Hi-Lo or Knockout, and deviations Privacy Policy: https://www.notion.so/Privacy-3375a6747be580458d9ef1290664a99a?source=copy_link Terms of Use: https://www.notion.so/Terms-of-Service-3375a6747be580a287eafb876eda0807?source=copy_link

Screenshots

Blackjack4 screens
MonkEV4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: MonkEV at 100% against Blackjack's 67%. MonkEV also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.5) and update cadence (every 4 days vs fortnightly). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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 sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days and MonkEV sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

MonkEV holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 13 and 5 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of Blackjack's written reviews are positive against 100% of MonkEV's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Blackjack ships an update fortnightly, MonkEV every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Blackjack versus MonkEV: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBlackjackMonkEV
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (13 ratings)5.0 (5 ratings) — better
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings13 — better5
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS17.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size27 MB27 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRobin KanatzarDavid Wu

Customer experience

Blackjack

All ratings13 ratings
Positive84.6%
Neutral7.7%
Negative7.7%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral33.3%
Negative0.0%

MonkEV

All ratings5 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Blackjack

Subscriptions3
  • Pro Weekly3 Days trial$1.997 Days
  • Pro Monthly3 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • Pro$12.991 Year
5 purchases

MonkEV

Subscriptions5
  • Dojo weekly$2.997 Days
  • MonkEV Dojo Monthly$9.991 Month
  • MonkEV Pro monthly$14.991 Month
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  • MonkEV Dojo yearly7 Days trial$79.991 Year
  • MonkEV Pro annual7 Days trial$119.001 Year

Questions

Is Blackjack free?
Blackjack is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is MonkEV free?
MonkEV is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Blackjack or MonkEV?
MonkEV is rated higher. Blackjack averages 4.5 out of 5 from 13 ratings, while MonkEV averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.
Do Blackjack or MonkEV have ads?
Neither Blackjack nor MonkEV shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Blackjack or MonkEV?
Blackjack ships an update fortnightly, and MonkEV every 4 days. Most recently, Blackjack was updated on October 31, 2026 and MonkEV on October 15, 2026.

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