Comparison

PDC vs Dartshopper

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

Head to head
About

PDC

Stay connected to the Professional Darts Corporation with official news, tournament schedules, and live match updates. Track scores in real-time and use the in-app scorer to play games with friends or bots.

Highlights
  • Official PDC news updates
  • Tournament schedules and info
  • Live match centres
  • Real-time dart-by-dart scores
  • In-app scorer for games
  • Play against bots
Features
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The Official PDC App brings you closer to every Tournament, Match & Player through a robust and user-friendly iOS experience. App Features include: • Official ‘Trending’ & ‘Latest’ news from the Professional Darts Corporation! • Latest Tournament info, including future match schedules and related news! • Live Match Centres with real-time dart-by-dart scores, stats and more! • The In-app scorer - keep track of games with you and your friends, or play against bots! Never miss a leg, download the PDC App now!

About

Dartshopper

Features
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The ultimate darts app — by Dartshopper, the world’s largest darts store. Dartshopper: Game On brings a powerful darts scorer, online play, fun mini-games and a full shop together in one place. Score & play: track X01 (101/301/501/701) and Cricket. Enjoy Killer and Camel Race — great for family and friends, even if you’re new to darts. Stats that matter: see your averages, checkouts and consistency. Compare setups (darts, flights, shafts, points) to find what fits your game. Shop smarter: buy directly from Dartshopper and get exclusive in-app deals, discounts and loyalty rewards. Community: invite friends, play online and join Game On to connect and compete. Why Game On? All-in-one (scorer + shop + community), unique feature set, free to use.

Screenshots

PDC4 screens
Dartshopper4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Dartshopper at none against PDC's shown. On price, update cadence, 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
PDC versus Dartshopper: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPDCDartshopper
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.9 (88 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews14.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings88 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 2 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.016.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size100 MB64 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperProfessional Darts CorporationDartshopper B.V.

Bugs and requests

PDC

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Login issues, unable to change settings
  • Casting/streaming problems
  • App crashing or force closing

Requested features

3 requests
  • Restore start times and tournament calendar
  • Improve navigation and information presentation
  • Ensure app works consistently across devices

Dartshopper

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

PDC

No in-app purchases

None

Dartshopper

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PDC free?
PDC is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Dartshopper free?
Dartshopper is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do PDC or Dartshopper have ads?
PDC shows ads; Dartshopper does not.
Which is updated more often, PDC or Dartshopper?
PDC ships an update every 2 weeks, and Dartshopper every 2 weeks. Most recently, PDC was updated on September 28, 2026 and Dartshopper on September 16, 2026.

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