# Unicorn ScoreBuddy > App-enabled smart dartboard for automatic scoring and multiple dart games. (iPhone/iPad app by Unicorn Products Limited.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/unicorn-scorebuddy/id1170401530 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Unicorn Products Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1195514226) - Category: Sports - Price: Free with in-app purchases - Rating: 3.70/5 from 6 App Store ratings · 68 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 12.2 · 111 MB - Released: 2016-12-16 - Data updated: 2026-06-24 - Monetization: free with in-app purchases - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/unicorn-scorebuddy/id1170401530/reviews.md ## What is Unicorn ScoreBuddy? Unicorn® For over 75 years the big name darts has been at the forefront of innovating darts technology. Now we introduce the revolutionary new Unicorn Smartboard®, the world’s first auto-scoring, App enabled bristle dartboard. With instant scoring made possible by the amazing Unicorn Scorebuddy® app. Operating on Bluetooth LE connectivity the Unicorn Smartboard® instantly transmits the score of every dart to the Unicorn Scorebuddy® app on your mobile device. Including 8 exciting games 01, count up, Shanghai, Cricket, Halve it, Around the world, Killer and Shooting scoring via the Unicorn Scorebuddy® app With up to 8 players in doubles, 4 players in singles the Unicorn Smartboard® is suitable for all abilities or challenge the Unicorn Scorebuddy® Robot to test yourself? Either social or professional it is darts re-invented to be fun for everyone! Terms of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ ## Key features - Auto-scoring dartboard - Bluetooth LE connectivity - Instant score transmission - 8 exciting dart games - Supports up to 8 players - Robot challenge mode ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: Free. **Subscriptions** | Subscription | Price | Period | | --- | --- | --- | | Scorebuddy Pro Upgrade | $2.99 | per month | ## Recent user reviews (10 of 68) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/unicorn-scorebuddy/id1170401530/reviews.md ### 1/5 — Disappointing *2026-02-18* The app is a disappointment because the technology is great but the lack of investment in the app is bewildering as it is really letting the product down and under exploiting its potential. The app currently misses a number of the games available in the entertainment venues and it looks like unicorn are just focussed on the public entertainment space and leaving the domestic market to target. A big missed opportunity. ### 4/5 — A lot better *2026-01-15* Great app, hours of fun when you have a few mates over. Pretty good playing the Dart bots on your own too! The board itself could be improved, far to many bounce outs as the wires are quite prominent. Few more games would be nice, Practice mode would be great too. Hoping for an update in the near future 🤞🏻 ### 4/5 — Getting better! *2025-11-15* EDIT: The recent update seems to have addressed most of the complaints I had, so thank you! My only complaint now is that the UI still feels very outdated and is missing that modern feel. Also, could really do with more games, but I see one has been added, hopefully more on the way. —————————————————— Good: Great fun with friends. Good amount of games. Very accurate scoring. Definitely worth it if you’re after a cheaper home game setup. Bad: App is outdated, needs better UI design. Small issues like the app will rotate back to vertical when selecting a game. Also could do with adding a few more games. Also the X01 game is only 1 leg. You should have the ability to play longer sets. ### 1/5 — Schlecht, schlechter, am schlechtesten *2025-07-01, version 2.5.3* Schlimmer gehts nun wirklich nicht mehr. Wollt ihr das Smartboard nicht mehr verkaufen ? Mit dieser App eine absolute Vollkatastrophe !!! Wer ist dafür verantwortlich ? ### 3/5 — Could be a lot better *2025-05-30, version 2.3.3* The app is great fun, could easily be improved though. The dart bots are one difficulty, useless no challenge at all. You can’t have best of 3,5 games etc only one game at a time. Why!?? Practice mode would be great too. Hoping for an update in the near future 🤞🏻 ### 2/5 — App need work *2025-02-01, version 2.3.3* The app badly needs to by updated so that it doesn’t rotate between vertical and horizontal when exiting games. If I have my tablet in vertical, the app should stay that way. ### 4/5 — Great fun - needs improvement *2025-01-18, version 2.3.3* Good: Great fun with friends. Good amount of games. Very accurate scoring. Definitely worth it if you’re after a cheaper home game setup. Bad: App is outdated, needs better UI design. Small issues like the app will rotate back to vertical when selecting a game. Also could do with adding a few more games. Also the X01 game is only 1 leg. You should have the ability to play longer sets. The board is a great purchase if you’re looking for a cheaper alternative to auto scoring and home games. It provides a great night of darts. However this will quickly soon be out performed by the rapidly growing auto scoring market. The board needs to change to a staple-less system and add much better modes. If this app does not improve soon I will consider moving to a more advanced system. ### 3/5 — Mostly works fine but more games please *2024-10-29* The app is generally fine and mostly it picks up darts hitting the board, although not if they miss (obviously). However 7 games is a little limiting and they are similar. Please release more games or at least make the, available to buy. ### 2/5 — Just ok *2024-06-05, version 2.3.3* We need a wider variety of games now. ### 3/5 — Convenient, But Needs Improvements *2024-02-26* This could be a great app if somebody would provide some basic improvements. Settings aren’t saved for the next time the app is used. Cricket isn’t scored correctly. Stats aren’t saved on players. I like how this interface works withe the board but take a little time to make sure the app and scoring functions correctly after selling an expensive board. ## Frequently asked questions about Unicorn ScoreBuddy ### What does the Unicorn ScoreBuddy app do? The app works with the Unicorn Smartboard to provide automatic scoring for every dart thrown. It transmits scores instantly to your mobile device and offers a variety of popular dart games to play. ### What dart games are included? The app includes 8 exciting dart games: 01, Count Up, Shanghai, Cricket, Halve It, Around the World, Killer, and Shooting. These games can be played solo or with friends. ### How many players can use the app? The app supports up to 4 players in singles matches and up to 8 players in doubles matches. You can also challenge the Unicorn ScoreBuddy Robot to test your skills. ### Is the app compatible with any dartboard? The app is designed to work specifically with the revolutionary Unicorn Smartboard®, the world's first auto-scoring, app-enabled bristle dartboard. It uses Bluetooth LE connectivity to communicate with the board. ### How is the app monetized? The application is free to download and use with the Smartboard, but it does feature in-app purchases and advertisements. Specific game modes or features may require additional purchase. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 2.5.3 — 2025-06-26 This update includes - Tweaks, fixes and improvements - Full landscape mode - New local party mode - New 'Count Up' game - X01 legs and sets - End of turn timer - Killer difficulty levels ### 2.3.3 — 2023-07-14 Smartboard connectivity improvements ### 2.2.1 — 2023-01-10 Tweaks and fixes ### 2.1.34 — 2022-07-13 The latest update to ScoreBuddy features a Pro subscription which enables online multiplayer with your friends around the globe, the only auto-scoring bristle dartboard in the world with online multiplayer! Also included with the Pro subscription are comprehensive statistics about your game with more features being added all the time ### 2.0.50 — 2021-11-03 Improvements and fixes ## Apps similar to Unicorn ScoreBuddy | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [DeepDarts](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/deepdarts/id6467179281) | 5.0 (4) | Free | Sports | | [Party Darts Scorer](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/party-darts-scorer/id1585516190) | 4.8 (15) | Free | Sports | | [AIR-DARTS Dart Score Counter](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/air-darts-dart-score-counter/id1667101896) | 5.0 (1) | Free | Sports | | [ScoreBuddy Pro](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scorebuddy-pro/id6443721315) | 4.8 (4) | Free | Sports | | [Play The Pro Darts Scorer](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/play-the-pro-darts-scorer/id6444443848) | 4.3 (28) | Free | Sports | | [GranDarts](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grandarts/id6743786735) | 2.9 (17) | Free | Sports | --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). 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