Comparison

Baseball Blackjack vs Retro Diamond

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

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About

Baseball Blackjack

Combine the thrill of blackjack with the strategy of baseball. Play hands of 21 to hit, stand, or bust, aiming to outscore the pitcher. Collect manager cards to influence gameplay and challenge friends in asynchronous multiplayer matches.

Highlights
  • Blackjack meets baseball gameplay
  • Collect Manager Cards
  • Asynchronous multiplayer matches
  • Holographic card variants
  • In-game achievements
  • Three-inning game structure
Features
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Step up to the plate where blackjack meets baseball. Every at-bat is a hand of 21: HIT to swing, STAND to make the pitcher draw against you. Beat the pitcher and climb the outcome ladder — walks, base hits, extra bases, and the perfect 21 home run. Bust, and that's an out. String hits together, drive in runs, and outscore the pitcher across three innings. WHAT'S NEW: HOLOGRAPHIC CARDS & MULTIPLAYER HOLOGRAPHIC MANAGER CARDS — Every Manager Card now has a rare holographic foil version. Holos shimmer in your Dugout, last 30 days instead of 7, and can never be countered in online matches. Each foil you pull unlocks its own Game Center achievement — reveal all 14 to complete the Holographic Collection. CHALLENGE A FRIEND — Take your Dugout online in head-to-head, three-inning matches through Game Center. Invite a friend, build your loadout, and play your turns whenever you have a minute — matches are asynchronous, with a 24-hour window per turn and up to five rivalries running at once. Tied after three? Extra innings decide it. MANAGE YOUR DUGOUT Every round you play earns Manager Card reveals, from Bronze up to Legendary reward tiers. Tap to reveal, keep the best, and build a Dugout of game-changing plays: Rally Cap, Pinch Hitter, Clutch Hitter, Bullpen Call, Manager Challenge, and more. Play the right card at the right moment to rescue an at-bat or blow a game wide open. WIN THE MIND GAME ONLINE Head-to-head isn't just about your hand — it's about outsmarting the other manager. Bring up to 5 Manager Cards and 3 Pitching Coach Cards into every match. Pitching Coach Cards counter your opponent's plays, while PvP-only cards like Decoy Sign and Sign Stealer let you bluff, bait out counters, and make your rival guess wrong. CHASE EVERY ACHIEVEMENT Career milestones, single-round feats, secret achievements, and the full Holographic Collection — plus Game Center leaderboards to prove you're the best manager in the league. QUICK GAMES, REAL STRATEGY A full game is three innings — perfect for a coffee break, with fresh innings every four hours. Easy to learn if you know 21, hard to put down once your Dugout fills up. Baseball Blackjack is free to download. Step up to bat, pull your first holo, and settle who really runs the clubhouse.

About

Retro Diamond

Experience pixel art baseball with intuitive controls and strategic gameplay. Pitch, bat, and steal bases in quick matches. Enjoy a pure, ad-free baseball simulation.

Highlights
  • Pixel art retro graphics
  • Intuitive touch controls
  • Multiple pitch types
  • Strategic baserunning
  • Quick match gameplay
  • Offline play
Features
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RETRO DIAMOND: baseball the way you remember it, in pixel art. Bat, pitch, steal bases, and make real strategic calls mid-play, with controls designed for your thumb and the clean spirit of the best retro arcade games. THE DUEL AT THE HEART OF THE GAME Throw 5 pitch types with a single gesture, paint the corners, and face an opposing pitcher who mixes it up every inning. Time your swing to send the ball exactly where you want — from a clean single to a home run. REAL BASERUNNING STRATEGY It's not just a duel: decide where every runner goes, go for the double play on defense, take calculated risks to score. BUILT FOR MOBILE Dedicated touch controls, quick matches you can play between subway stops, no ads, no in-app purchases, no account required. 100% FREE No ads. No in-app purchases. No tracking. Just baseball, wherever you are. Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and Mac.

Screenshots

Baseball Blackjack4 screens
Retro Diamond4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Baseball Blackjack at 5.0 against Retro Diamond's 4.0. Baseball Blackjack also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 2 weeks). Retro Diamond's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). On price, ratings volume 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Baseball Blackjack holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 8 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Baseball Blackjack ships an update every 3 days, Retro Diamond every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Baseball Blackjack versus Retro Diamond: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBaseball BlackjackRetro Diamond
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (4 ratings) — better4.0 (8 ratings)
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings48 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supportedFree — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size98 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRoCoLu LLCMerlin Salesse

In-app purchases

None

Baseball Blackjack

No in-app purchases

None

Retro Diamond

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Baseball Blackjack free?
Baseball Blackjack is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Retro Diamond free?
Retro Diamond is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Baseball Blackjack or Retro Diamond?
Baseball Blackjack is rated higher. Baseball Blackjack averages 5.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Retro Diamond averages 4.0 from 8 ratings.
Do Baseball Blackjack or Retro Diamond have ads?
Baseball Blackjack shows ads; Retro Diamond does not.
Which is updated more often, Baseball Blackjack or Retro Diamond?
Baseball Blackjack ships an update every 3 days, and Retro Diamond every 2 weeks. Most recently, Baseball Blackjack was updated on October 31, 2026 and Retro Diamond on October 31, 2026.

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