# Dartsmind vs Simple Darts Scoreboard

The clearest difference is update cadence: Dartsmind at every 2 days against Simple Darts Scoreboard's every 2 months. Dartsmind also leads on review sentiment (92% vs 83%). Simple Darts Scoreboard's advantage is ratings volume (7.4K vs 600) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Dartsmind sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $5.49 per 3 months and Simple Darts Scoreboard sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Dartsmind against 4.8 for Simple Darts Scoreboard. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Simple Darts Scoreboard has 7.4K ratings behind it against 600, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 92% of Dartsmind's written reviews are positive against 83% of Simple Darts Scoreboard's.

Dartsmind ships an update every 2 days, Simple Darts Scoreboard every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 14, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Dartsmind | Simple Darts Scoreboard |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (600 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dartsmind/id1018594473/reviews) | [4.8 (7.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-darts-scoreboard/id1199762225/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 600 | **7.4K** |
| Positive reviews | **92.0% of reviews** | 83.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 days** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 110 MB | 82 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **10.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Zaglab Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/547500526) | [Josh Lehman](https://appshunter.io/developer/1199762224) |

## What reviewers say

### Dartsmind

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dartsmind/id1018594473)

This app uses your device's camera and AI to automatically score darts games, supporting various game modes and up to six players. It offers detailed statistics and an AI opponent for practice, with optional dual-camera setups for enhanced accuracy.

**Highlights:** Advanced auto-scoring with device camera, AI specifically designed for darts, Supports various dart games (X01, Cricket, Practice, Party), Online game lobby and global play, Detailed game statistics, AI opponent (DartBot), Optional dual-camera setup

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Dartsmind Pro Quarterly | $5.49 | per 3 months |
| Dartsmind Pro Yearly | $14.99 | per year |
| Dartsmind Ultra | $79.99 | per year |
| 50 coins | $6.99 | one-time |
| 100 coins | $11.99 | one-time |
| 1000 coins | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Accurate auto-scoring
- 💡 Affordable alternative to expensive hardware
- 🎯 Great practice games and modes
- 📊 Detailed stats and tracking

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional missed darts or scoring errors
- 💰 Subscription model with additional costs for online play
- 🔍 Camera positioning can be tricky for optimal accuracy

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes or freezes when switching between apps
- Dartbot performance issues and inconsistent difficulty

**Requested features**

- Ability to save and continue unfinished games
- More game modes like team play and custom rules
- Improved dartbot AI and difficulty levels
- Integration with external cameras or webcams
- Messaging/chat features for online play


### Simple Darts Scoreboard

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-darts-scoreboard/id1199762225)

This app serves as a free scorekeeper for Cricket and x01 darts matches, supporting up to four players. It offers features like an undo function, a Dart Bot for solo play, and automatic progress saving. Enjoy detailed scoring options for x01 games, including suggested outs and average tracking.

**Highlights:** Cricket and x01 game modes, Supports 2-4 players, Undo action for scoring mistakes, Dart Bot for CPU play, Automatic match progress saving, Suggested outs and 3-dart average tracking, Selectable x01 starting points

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| x01 Games | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy enjoyable scoreboard
- 👍 Straightforward and one of only apps that allow 4 player cricket
- 👍 Simple, easy to use app for scoring
- 👍 Great, basic app with cricket and 01 functionality
- 👍 Well designed and user friendly

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Cricket will still allow others to score even when number is closed out
- 🐛 In 01 games, the option for triples and doubles doesn't appear long enough to select
- 🐛 Contact support option in settings doesn't work
- 🐛 Font sizes are too small, difficult to read from the throw line
- 🐛 If someone hits Next Round erroneously, it cannot be undone

**Reported bugs**

- Cricket will still allow others to score even when number is closed out
- In 01 games, the option for triples and doubles doesn't appear long enough to select
- Contact support option in settings doesn't work
- Paid version has bugs, freezes and doesn't add scores correctly

**Requested features**

- Allow labeling players with their names
- Add ability to track marks/round when playing against other live players
- Provide game history and player stats tracking
- Add ability to start and end turns to display total turn count
- Implement training mode with progressive target shooting


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Dartsmind free?

Dartsmind is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Simple Darts Scoreboard free?

Simple Darts Scoreboard is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Dartsmind or Simple Darts Scoreboard?

Dartsmind and Simple Darts Scoreboard are both rated 4.8 out of 5 on the App Store, from 600 and 7.4K ratings respectively.

### Do Dartsmind or Simple Darts Scoreboard have ads?

Neither Dartsmind nor Simple Darts Scoreboard shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Dartsmind or Simple Darts Scoreboard?

Dartsmind ships an update every 2 days, and Simple Darts Scoreboard every 2 months. Most recently, Dartsmind was updated on October 14, 2026 and Simple Darts Scoreboard on October 14, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*