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A Blackjack Card Counter - Professional app for iPhone and iPad


4.8 ( 6368 ratings )
Utilities Sports
Developer: Poulet Maison Ptd Ltd
4.99 USD
Current version: 3.0, last update: 6 years ago
First release : 20 Oct 2008
App size: 17.27 Mb

Blackjack Card Counter is a unique application for the iPhone and iPad. Beware of imitations this is the original.

It allows any blackjack player, professional or amateur to keep track of their card count.

** True Count **

Blackjack Card Counter calculates the "True Count" for you and does it more accurately than manual methods. As buttons are pressed in the app the total counted cards are recorded. This is then adjusted to take into account cards that arent recorded. A “total cards dealt” number is determined which is then divided by 52 to represent total decks dealt. This number is then used in the "True Count" calculation.

You can adjust the number of decks in the shoe by going to the info screen.

** Card Counting Methods **

For each strategy press the button that contains the face value of the cards as they are drawn from the deck. Depending on the strategy and on the value of the card the button will either add or subtract 1 or 2 from the "Running Count".

Hi-Lo - Low cards 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6 (add 1 to total). High cards 10, J, Q, K and A (subtract 1 from total).

Hi-Op I - Low cards 3, 4, 5, and 6 (add 1 to total). High cards 10, J, Q and K (subtract 1 from total).

Hi-Op II - Low cards 2, 3, 6 and 7 (add 1 to total) 4 and 5 (add 2 to total). High cards 10, J, Q and K (subtract 2 from total).

Omega II - Low cards 2 and 3 (add 1 to total) 4, 5 and 6 (add 2 to total). High cards 10, J, Q and K (subtract 2 from total).

After a shuffle the new deck button should be pressed to set the tally back to 0.

** Basic Strategy **

As most blackjack players know if you stick to the Basic Strategy for blackjack the house has a small advantage. But if you can keep count of the number of High and Low ranked cards in the pack you can gain a small advantage. You do this by betting more when there are more High cards still in the deck.

You have an advantage when more high cards are in the deck particularly near the end of the shoe.

This small advantage, around 1%, over a long period of time can result in huge wins.

Disclaimer: This app is intended for home use entertainment purposes only. At many casinos it is deemed illegal to use an electronic device with the intention of gaining an advantage over the casino. By choosing accept you agree not to use this app for illegal purposes. The developers of this app can not be held responsible for any misuse of this application.
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Webtopia is the trading name for Poulet Maison Pty Ltd

Pros and cons of A Blackjack Card Counter - Professional app for iPhone and iPad

A Blackjack Card Counter - Professional app good for

Works as it should. Lots of fun when just playing with the guys.
Wow, you couldnt be more wrong. Card counting is NOT illegal. Read the actual law, their isnt one. Casinos will kick you out if they see this but it is perfectly legal. This program does what it says. Great App
Good app,but dont get caught using it in a Las Vegas casino, as you will be arrested and porsecuted by the Gaming Control board for using a device...
How about a critical index alert based on the count. Maybe in stealth mode a vibration alert for optimal bet increase times. Well worth 2.99 thank you.
The statement that counting is not illegal is correct, but using a device to keep count is. I work in casino surveillance. This is a great program it gives the option to use several different counting systems. However the first review is correct if you get caught using any counting device in a casino you will be arrested. If you are caught counting in your head you can be asked not to play blackjack any more. Good luck.
Users of iPhones beware -- state gaming agents are watching you. California gaming authorities tipped off their Nevada counterparts to a blackjack card-counting program that can be used on either the Apple iPhone or the Apple iPod Touch portable music player. "The program calculates the true count and does it significantly more accurately," according to a Gaming Control Board memorandum sent to casino operators last week warning of the electronic device. Card counting is not illegal in Nevada casinos. However, using a device to aid in the counting of cards is considered a felony under Nevada laws governing cheating, control board member Randy Sayre said. Gamblers using the iPhone card-counting program can be detained by casino operators and arrested by state gaming agents. "We wanted to put the industry on notice to be aware this device is out there," He added that there havent been any reports of the device being used in Nevada. Sayre and the agency consider the iPhone program an electronic method for cheating. Operators of a Northern California Indian casino discovered customers using the program and alerted the California Bureau of Gambling Control.The program is installed through the iTunes Web site. It makes counting cards easier, Sayre said. The program uses four different strategies for card counting. It also operates in the "stealth mode," in which the phones screen is shut off. The program can be run effortlessly without detection as long as the user knows where the keys are. Sayre said it is up to individual casino operators to decide policies concerning the use of cellular phones and other electronic devices at gaming tables. Last year, state gaming regulators eliminated the ban on cellular phones inside race and sports books. After iPhones came on the market in 2007, Harrahs Entertainment halted their use at the World Series of Poker. Cellular phones are banned at the tournament, although iPods and other MP3 players are allowed. "Were looking at this internally and this is an issue that needed to be in the public domain,"

Some bad moments

Just freezes up. Now have to figure out how to get a refund from iTunes.
The this was a 5 star app when it worked prior to iOS9. Please update this app to work with iOS9 and higher.
The description warns you that if you use this in a casino, you could get in trouble--yes you can--lots of trouble. If you are caught with this in a Nevada casino, you will get prosecuted under the "device laws." At a minimum, thats lots of money and hassle to get off. Otherwise, youll be in the slammer. If you need this to count cards, you shouldnt be counting at all. Finally, it mis-defines the High-Low counting system . This is useless and dangerous to have.
The act of card counting itself is legal. It becomes illegal when you use a device to help (like an iPhone/iPod). If you get caught using this in a casino, youll be in deep trouble.
i would like to be able to count down a deck one card at a time with the ability to control the speed on the app and try to keep the count then because counting down a deck with actual cards and using this app is stupid
I bought this when it was first released, and it was great. Now with the update, two KEY features were lost: Stealth mode & Vibrate. Without those, this apps usefullness has decreased dramatically. I will not recommend this app until those features are added back.