Welcome to True Count
Documentation for the True Count blackjack entertainment app.
Welcome to the documentation for True Count, a blackjack entertainment app for people who genuinely love the game. No real money, no gambling. Just the cards and the strategy that makes blackjack worth playing.
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Getting Started
Set up True Count and start your first session in minutes.
Gameplay
How a round of blackjack plays out in True Count.
Rules
The blackjack rules that govern gameplay.
Features
Game Center, statistics, leaderboards, and more.
What is True Count?
True Count recreates real casino blackjack (dealing, hitting, splitting, doubling down) without any real-money wagering. Players use in-app credits to place bets, track their performance over time, and compete on leaderboards.
Who Is True Count For?
True Count is built for players who treat blackjack as a game of skill and math, not a gamble. Every hand is a problem to solve, and solving it well is the entire point.
Here's what our players typically have in common:
- They think in probabilities. Hit or stand isn't a guess. It's a calculation. These players know the odds shift with every card dealt, and they want a game that rewards paying attention to them.
- They want proof they're improving. True Count tracks win rates, session stats, and streaks. Playing well isn't a feeling here. It's a number, and it goes up over time.
- They enjoy friendly competition. Leaderboards let players see how they stack up, on their own schedule, at their own pace.
- They play for the craft, not the payout. The satisfaction of a correct split, a well-timed double down, a session where the math held up. These players come back because the game itself is worth playing.
- They play regularly. A few hands with morning coffee, a session before bed. True Count fits into daily routines without demanding a lot of time.
Built for Repeat Play
Every detail in True Count, from the chip animations to the session stats, is designed to make each hand feel rewarding. The goal is to give players a reason to come back for one more session.
Free to Play
True Count is free to download with a starter credit balance of 1,000 credits. No features are locked. Budget credit packs start at $0.99, and premium packs ($4.99+) include permanent ad removal. Anyone can earn free credits by watching optional video ads.
For full details on pricing tiers and how credits work, see Credits & Pricing.
Climb the Leaderboard
The more a player plays, the more their stats build up, and the higher they climb in the rankings. Consistent players rise naturally, so staying active pays off on the leaderboard. See Game Center for leaderboard details.
Documentation Overview
This documentation covers every aspect of True Count:
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