Comparison

Dartsmind vs Courtynator

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 dart games. It supports various dartboard types and offers a wide range of game modes for practice and competition, with detailed statistics to track your progress.

Highlights
  • AI-powered auto-scoring via device camera
  • Supports steel-tip dartboards
  • Multiple X01, Cricket, and Practice games
  • Online game lobby for global play
  • Detailed player statistics
  • DartBot for practice
  • Dual-camera option for enhanced accuracy
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

Courtynator

Features
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Courtynator keeps score in 9 sports – tennis, padel, squash, badminton, speed badminton, table tennis, racquetball, volleyball and beach volleyball – right on your Apple Watch, with a live view on iPhone. Sport-specific rules (games/sets or rally point), serve rotation, changeovers and breaks. Stats, achievements, a heatmap on the real court for each sport, plus image, PDF and video exports. Remembers the sport per court, Game Center friends as opponents, widgets and Live Activities. Every feature at a glance: • Ball paths & positions – Via UWB: 2 iPhones + 2 Apple Watches • Both players keep score – Digital Crown or touch on your Watch • Court heatmap via UWB – Where you stand and how far you run • 9 sports, real rules – Tennis, padel, squash, badminton & more • Serve & changeover alerts – With a rest-break countdown • Game Center – Achievements, leaderboards & friends • Stats for every metric – Export as PDF, image, video or Story • Match replay – Relive it with heart rate, speed & distance • Apple Health & Fitness – Workout starts with the match, with HR zones • Court reminder via geofence – At the court? Start a match with one tap • Widgets & Live Activities – On iPhone and Apple Watch • Runs right on your Watch – Your data stays on your devices Subscription with a 2-week free trial: one sport, Court Sports (tennis, padel, squash), or all 9. Match data stays on your devices – there is no Courtynator server. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Cancel anytime in your Apple ID settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.iubenda.com/privacy-policy/84491588

Screenshots

Dartsmind4 screens
Courtynator4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Courtynator at daily against Dartsmind's every 4 days. Dartsmind's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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 and Courtynator sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Dartsmind ships an update every 4 days, Courtynator daily. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Dartsmind versus Courtynator: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDartsmindCourtynator
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (605 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews91.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings605 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 daysDaily — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, Apple Watch
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size111 MB11 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperZaglab LimitedROBIN DOBBERMANN

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

Courtynator

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
10 purchases

Courtynator

Subscriptions10
  • Tennis14 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • Squash14 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • Badminton14 Days trial$3.991 Month
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  • Speed Badminton14 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • Padel14 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • Table Tennis14 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • Racquetball14 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • Volleyball14 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • Beach Volleyball14 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • Court Sports14 Days trial$5.991 Month

Questions

Is Dartsmind free?
Dartsmind is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Courtynator free?
Courtynator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Dartsmind or Courtynator have ads?
Neither Dartsmind nor Courtynator shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Dartsmind or Courtynator?
Dartsmind ships an update every 4 days, and Courtynator daily. Most recently, Dartsmind was updated on November 9, 2026 and Courtynator on November 6, 2026.

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