# OcheBuddy – Darts Scorer — X01, Cricket, Turnier & Caller > X01, Cricket, Turnier & Caller (iPhone/iPad app by Markus Andreij Mannhardt.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ochebuddy-darts-scorer/id6775420296 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Markus Andreij Mannhardt](https://appshunter.io/developer/6775420299) - Category: Sports - Price: Free with in-app purchases - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 17.0 · 121 MB - Languages: American English, German (Germany) - Released: 2026-07-11 - Data updated: 2026-10-07 ## What is OcheBuddy? OcheBuddy is the darts app for iPhone and iPad – ad-free and with no subscription. 8 game modes, a natural-sounding darts caller, an AI practice partner, and League and Career modes for players who want to keep coming back. Buy once, use forever. WHY OCHEBUDDY? * Available in German and English – including a German-language caller (male & female) * One-time purchase instead of a subscription – no monthly fees, no ads * Up to 8 players per game – not limited to 4 * Fully playable offline – no account, no registration * League and Career mode for long-term motivation * Local tournament module with round-robin & knockout GAME MODES * X01: 201, 301, 501 – Sets & Legs, Double/Master/Straight-Out * Cricket & Cut-Throat (Tactics) * Around the Clock * Shanghai * Fox & Hound * Halve-It, Killer, Bob's 27 (Pro) LEAGUE MODE (Pro) Playing regularly with the same crew? Set up a fixed league and play across multiple seasons – the table and history are kept. Choose from three formats: round-robin, random pairing, or tournament series. The table shows promotion and relegation zones, optionally with bonus points for 180s, big finishes, and short legs. Season stats included, with PDF export. CAREER MODE "OCHE TO GLORY" (Pro) From your local pub to the world stage: 41 opponents with real character, 7 stages of rising difficulty, from "Local Hero" to "World Champion". Group or knockout tournaments across multiple career seasons – with Buddy as your training partner along the way. BUDDY: YOUR AI PRACTICE PARTNER (Pro) Play against an AI opponent with realistic throwing behaviour – in all 8 game modes, also playable in tournaments. Automatic mode adapts to your average, or pick from 7 fixed difficulty levels. 17 appearances to choose from. DARTS CALLER Natural-sounding score announcements just like on the big stage. English male is free – three additional voices (English female, German male, German female) in the Pro version. All voices are bundled with the app, no download required. STATISTICS Average, First-9, PPD/MPR and checkout rate are free, including comparison of up to 4 players. Pro adds: trend charts over time, 180 counter, nine-darter detection, segment heatmap, double ring view, leg statistics, double rate, and win streaks. TOURNAMENT MODULE Round-robin and knockout brackets, unlimited players, fully offline. BADGES & GAMIFICATION 56 badges across multiple categories and 4 tiers (Bronze to Legendary) – evaluated automatically after every game, league season, and career stage. PLAYER PROFILES Custom photo avatars, nicknames, and side-by-side stat comparison for multiple players. BACKUP & TRANSFER Export players, statistics and badges as a file and restore them on a new device – via iCloud Drive, for example. THEMES 4 free designs (Dark, Light, Auto, High Contrast/WCAG) plus 3 exclusive Pro colour schemes (Sage & Mint, Dusty Rose, Deep Ocean) – all with WCAG-compliant contrast. FREE 5 game modes, checkout helper, tournament module, training modes, caller (English male), statistics for the last 50 games incl. PPD/MPR and comparison of up to 4 players, custom photo avatars, share your results as an image, 4 themes, backup & transfer, German & English. PRO – 8.99 €, ONE-TIME (price may vary by region) 3 additional game modes (Halve-It, Killer, Bob's 27), League mode, Career mode "Oche to Glory" (41 opponents, 7 stages), Buddy AI practice partner, 4 caller voices, 56 badges, extended statistics incl. trend charts, 3 Pro themes, unlimited game history and PDF export. All future updates are included. No subscription. No ads. Buy once. ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: Free. **One-time purchases** | Purchase | Price | Type | | --- | --- | --- | | OcheBuddy Pro | $7.99 | one-time | | Dart Flights | $2.99 | one-time | | Dart Tips | $5.99 | one-time | | Steel Darts | $17.99 | one-time | ## Is OcheBuddy safe? Not enough ratings yet to assess OcheBuddy. ## Is OcheBuddy legit? OcheBuddy – Darts Scorer has limited verification signals. The AppsHunter Legitimacy Score for OcheBuddy is 58 out of 100 points across 7 verification signals from App Store and developer data. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 1.5.2 — 2026-09-14 In this update: - Reworked first-time setup – fixed several display issues - The number pad now stays stable at all times, even when showing checkout suggestions - Larger, more readable player display on tablets in landscape - Fixed a glitch when editing player names - Minor bug fixes ### 1.5.0 — 2026-09-02 Version 1.5.0 — League mode is here! Playing regularly with the same crew? Now there's a proper structure for that: *League* (Pro). - Fixed group, multiple seasons — table and history are kept - Three formats: round robin, random pairing, or tournament series - Table with promotion/relegation zones, optionally with bonus points for 180s, big finishes, and short legs - Season stats including PDF export - Adjust participants flexibly between seasons - *15 new League badges* (Pro) — from "League Rookie" to "League Legend", for championships, winning streaks, and season highlights Better call-outs: The German female caller voice (Pro) now pronounces names more reliably and naturally. Smaller improvements: Various polish to the League UI (tablet layout, contrast, navigation), new/redesigned icons on the home screen (Killer, Halve-It, Bob's 27, League) and crisper rendering on dark color themes. --- *Got any feedback on the new league? I’d love to hear it!* ### 1.4.0 — 2026-08-19 Version 1.4.0 brings Buddy to every game mode, custom photo avatars, and several improvements to stats and tablet layout. NEW: Buddy in every game mode (Pro) Your AI Buddy no longer plays only X01, now also Cricket, Killer, Shanghai, Halve-It, Bob's 27, Around the Clock, and Fox & Hound. Choose between 7 fixed difficulty levels or Automatic mode, which adapts to your skill. Plus short in-game commentary. NEW: Custom photo avatars Pick your own photo as a player avatar instead of a catalog image, with free choice of crop. Your photo is included in backups too. World Champion celebration (Pro) Completing the full career (stage 7) now gets its own celebration screen with a career-long recap. Stats - Compare up to 4 players side by side - Detailed record against Buddy, broken down by difficulty (Pro) - Player profile PDF: now with avatar image instead of initials, cleaned-up metrics per game mode Plus numerous tablet layout refinements and various bug fixes. ### 1.3.0 — 2026-08-04 New in version 1.3.0: CAREER MODE "OCHE TO GLORY" (Pro) Experience your rise from local pub nights to the world championship! 7 stages, 41 unique opponents with real personality, group phases and knockout rounds. Collect badges, track your progress, and become a legend. YOUR AI BUDDY (Pro) No one around to play with? Train anytime against your personal AI Buddy – choose skill level and playing style yourself, or let Automatic mode adapt to your level. TOURNAMENT TAB EXPANDED The Tournament tab now also gives you access to the new Career mode – overview, progress, and results in one central place. Also included: - Opponent introductions and opponent comments can now be toggled individually (Pro) - Numerous detail improvements to stats, displays, and tablet usability - Various bug fixes for an even smoother experience Good luck on your way to becoming World Champion! ### 1.2.1 — 2026-07-19 What's new: - New stats: PPD (points per dart) for X01, MPR (marks per round) for Cricket/Tactics - Trend chart in stats (Pro): track your progress over time – for X01, Cricket, and Tactics - Player avatars: pick an avatar image for each player – when creating a player, in player management - New Share Card: share your results as an image - More reliable screen mirroring: alert dialogs no longer freeze the display during active AirPlay/screen mirroring - Improved voice announcements: more accurate and reliable callouts for scores, checkouts, and player changes - Various display fixes for larger screens (iPad) - Minor contrast fix during onboarding - Bug fix: prices for in-app purchases (Pro unlock, Tip Jar) now load and display reliably ## Apps similar to OcheBuddy | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Darts Tracker Scorer](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/darts-tracker-scorer/id6767649426) | — | Free | Sports | | [180 Darts: Score & Counter](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/180-darts-score-and-counter/id6761845609) | — | Free | Sports | | [Darts26](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/darts26/id6760676550) | — | Free | Sports | | [Darts Score Counter](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/darts-score-counter/id6772970733) | — | Free | Sports | | [Brackets: Tournament Maker](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brackets-tournament-maker/id6806341669) | — | Free | Sports | | [501 Dart Scorer](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/501-dart-scorer/id6774193376) | — | Free | Sports | --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-10-07.*