Comparison

Dartsmind vs TopRod

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Dartsmind

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
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● Advanced Auto-Scoring Auto-scoring is supported on iPhone and iPad models equipped with A12 chips (or newer), including iPad models with M-series chips. • Auto-scoring using only your device’s rear camera Dartsmind provides accurate auto-scoring with nothing more than your device’s built-in rear camera — no extra hardware or external sensors required. • Works at any height and angle Auto-scoring functions reliably from a wide range of camera positions. No complex calibration, no precise mounting, and no manual lens correction needed. • AI designed specifically for darts, running fully on-device Dartsmind uses a custom AI model specifically designed for real dart scenarios. All processing runs locally on your device, ensuring fast response, offline use, and complete privacy. • Compatible with most steel-tip dartboards Auto-scoring is designed to work with the vast majority of standard steel-tip dartboards, making it easy to use at home, in clubs, or during online games and practice sessions. • Optional dual-device, dual-camera auto-scoring for enhanced accuracy For advanced setups, Dartsmind supports a dual-device configuration that combines two camera views into a dual-camera auto-scoring system, further improving detection accuracy and stability. ● Darts Games Included • X01 (from 210 to 1501) • Cricket Games: Standard Cricket, No Score Cricket, Tactic Cricket, Random Cricket, Cut-Throat Cricket • Practice Games: Around the Clock, JDC Challenge, 41-60, Catch 40, 9 Darts Double Out (121 / 81), 99 Darts at XX, Round the World, Bob’s 27, Random Checkout, 170, Cricket Count Up, Count Up • Party Games: Hammer Cricket, Half It, Killer, Shanghai, Bermuda, Gotcha ● Key features • Auto-scoring using device camera. • Supports both iPhone and iPad, in portrait and landscape orientations. • Game Lobby for global online games. • Most Games Support up to 6 players. • Detailed statistics for every game to help analyze and improve your skills. • DartBot with multiple difficulty levels for X01 and Standard Cricket. • Match modes (legs and sets formats) for X01 and Standard Cricket. • Extensive custom settings for each game Terms of Use: https://www.dartsmind.com/index.php/terms-of-use/ Privacy Policy: https://www.dartsmind.com/index.php/privacy-policy/

About

TopRod

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TopRod is an easy way to organize and compete in fishing competitions. Whether you're fishing with friends or running local tournaments, TopRod handles the scoring, teams and leaderboards so you can focus on fishing. Create a competition in seconds. Set the rules, choose the scoring by weight or length, and invite teams with a simple code. Join public competitions or set up a private event for your friends. Log your catches with photos, weight and length. TopRod automatically calculates team scored and updates the leaderboard in real time, so everyone knows where they stand. Build your team, invite members and track your progress across competitions. Share invite codes to get others involved, or browse public events to find something new. TopRod is free to use. Sign up with your email and start competing today.

Screenshots

Dartsmind4 screens
TopRod4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: TopRod at none against Dartsmind's 6. Dartsmind's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Dartsmind sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $5.49 per 3 months. TopRod asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Dartsmind versus TopRod: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDartsmindTopRod
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (600 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews92.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings600 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size110 MB56 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperZaglab LimitedCodesquare AB

Bugs and requests

Dartsmind

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

5 requests
  • 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

TopRod

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

6 purchases

Dartsmind

Subscriptions3
  • Dartsmind Pro Quarterly$5.493 Months
  • Dartsmind Pro Yearly$14.991 Year
  • Dartsmind Ultra$79.991 Year
One-time3
  • 50 coins$6.99
  • 100 coins$11.99
  • 1000 coins$99.99
None

TopRod

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Dartsmind free?
Dartsmind is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is TopRod free?
TopRod is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Dartsmind or TopRod have ads?
Neither Dartsmind nor TopRod shows ads.

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