Darts buddy vs Chain Timers
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Darts buddy
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The Darts buddy is finally there. With this convenient App, you will not make any more mistakes when trying to finish a 501 or any other double-out darts match. From the chart or the search list choose your score. The Darts buddy will show your best possible finish, based on your preferred doubles which you can maintain in the settings. For instance if you prefer double 20 before double 16 on a 52 finish, this App will suggest you to throw 12, double 20. If there are any alternatives, these will also be shown in the details. New! You can now also keep track of your 501, 301, and Tactic matches. Play your match and track the scores. There is also now a dart bot that you can play against. Have lots of dart fun!!! You can now also find your checkout by telling the score you need from the chart screen. And you can also have your score and checkout pronounced if enabled in the settings. Hopefully this App can help you to become a better darts player. For Apple Watch owners is even made a simple but useful extension so that you can see from your Apple Watch how to throw I love to get suggestions for improvements. I also would like to get problems you face so I can make this App much better. If you are satisfied, I would also like to know.
Chain Timers
Connect multiple countdown timers to run in sequence. Configure automatic transitions between timers or choose to pause. Share your timer sequences easily across devices.
- Chain up to 25 timers
- Automatic or manual timer transitions
- Share timer lists
- Cross-device list sharing
- Save timer histories
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Chain your timers. Take control of your time. Chain Timer is a simple and useful app that lets you connect and run multiple countdown timers in a row. Key Features: * Connect up to 25 timers in one sequence * Choose whether to pause or move to the next timer automatically after each one ends * Easily share timer lists (QR codes can also be used for simple lists) * Share lists between iPhone, iPad, and Mac * Save up to 4 timer list histories (5 including the one you're currently using) Perfect for: * Structuring self-study sessions * Setting timers to match recipe steps * Keeping meetings and workshops on track * Creating and following your personal health routines Note: This app does not support sub-second timers. It is not intended for use in competitive sports or situations requiring precise time measurement.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Chain Timers at Free against Darts buddy's $0.99. Chain Timers also leads on update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 6 months). On ads, in-app purchases, device support 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
Chain Timers is free to download; Darts buddy costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Darts buddy ships an update every 6 months, Chain Timers every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Darts buddy | Chain Timers |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | — | 4.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | Every 6 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 14.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 50 MB | 53 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Marnix 4 Apps | Masayuki Nomura |
In-app purchases
Darts buddy
No in-app purchases
Chain Timers
No in-app purchases









