PDC vs Fairway Counter
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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!
Fairway Counter
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Fairway Counter is a clean, focused tool for tracking strokes, putts, and par throughout your golf round. Features: • Four game modes: Strokes, Stroke Play, Stableford, and Match Play • Track 9 or 18-hole rounds • Large, easy-to-tap controls for quick score entry • Visual scoring cues: Birdie, Par, Bogey, Eagle, and more • Live Activity on your lock screen - see your current hole and score at a glance • Steps and distance walked are tracked automatically during your round • View your complete round history with all hole details • Auto-save and continue unfinished rounds • Swipeable bottom controls for easy navigation on the course • Editable round names and automatic date tracking • Dark, distraction-free design optimised for the golf course • Haptics and sound feedback for score confirmation • No ads, no subscriptions, no internet required Perfect for: - Casual golfers tracking their progress - Competitive Stroke Play rounds with friends - Stableford and Match Play competitions - Practice rounds to monitor improvement All data is stored locally on your device. Your scores are always yours - no cloud sync, no tracking, no data sharing. Available on iPhone. Apple Watch support coming soon!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PDC at none against Fairway Counter's 1. PDC also leads on device support and iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). On price 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
Both are free to download. Fairway Counter sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. PDC asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | PDC | Fairway Counter |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.9 (89 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 14.1% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 89 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | — |
| Ads | Yes | — |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | — |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 100 MB | 15 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Professional Darts Corporation | Maciej Skurznica |
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
Fairway Counter
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
PDC
No in-app purchases
Fairway Counter
- Lifetime Access$3.99
Questions
Is PDC free?
Is Fairway Counter free?
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