Blackjack vs Shoe
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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. Adjustable card speed, tap-to-reveal verification, and accuracy tracking help 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. REALISTIC CASINO GAMEPLAY Test your skills with authentic rules: dealer stands on soft 17, blackjack pays 3:2, double down on any two cards, split pairs anytime. 6-deck shoe with mid-shoe reshuffle. Hidden running count and true count display let you practice counting in a realistic setting. Hit, Stand, Double, and Split — every action available. DETAILED PROGRESS TRACKING Watch yourself improve with per-lesson accuracy percentages, rolling 50-hand recent performance, lifetime stats by hand type, and visual progress bars. 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/
Shoe
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Shoe is a blackjack table simulator for practice and study, with a multi-deck shoe, venue-specific rules, and computer players with different playing styles. REAL SHOE, REAL DEALING ORDER • Six- and eight-deck shoes with a burn card, cut card, and growing discard tray • Cards dealt around the table with a dealer hole card and peek • Practice judging decks remaining from the visible shoe HOUSE RULES BY VENUE • Four fictional venues inspired by different casino settings • H17 and S17, double after split, late surrender, re-split aces, and table limits • Blackjack pays 3 to 2; insurance pays 2 to 1 FULL TABLE PLAY • Choose how many computer players join you, with varied skills and betting styles • Hit, stand, double, split up to four hands, surrender, insurance, and even money • Adjustable dealing speed and bankroll FREE TRAINING TOOLS • Optional running count, true count, and shoe-depth displays • Basic-strategy hints with explanations and a full strategy card for your table rules • Summary statistics after each shoe SHOE PRO — OPTIONAL ONE-TIME PURCHASE • Detailed hand-by-hand shoe reviews and practice drills • Count-based action and insurance hints using supported Hi-Lo indices • Suggested bets based on your selected ramp, count, table limits, and bankroll • Explanation panels with running count, decks remaining, true count, and the reason for each suggestion THREE TABLE STYLES • Photoreal, Flat, and Retro Vegas • Pinch to zoom, drag to pan, and double-tap to reset • Designed for iPhone and iPad Shoe uses play chips only. There is no real-money wagering and no ads. Shoe Pro is an optional non-consumable in-app purchase; no subscription is required. Training suggestions do not guarantee gambling outcomes.
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Verdict
Blackjack and Shoe 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. Blackjack sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days and Shoe sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
| Parameter | Blackjack | Shoe |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (12 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 12 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 24 MB | 5 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Robin Kanatzar | ArdaBot, Inc. |
In-app purchases
Blackjack
- Pro Weekly3 Days trial$1.997 Days
- Pro Monthly3 Days trial$3.991 Month
- Pro$12.991 Year
Shoe
- Shoe Pro$9.99
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