Comparison

PDC vs Fairway Counter

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

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!

Screenshots

PDC4 screens
Fairway Counter4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Fairway Counter sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. PDC asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
PDC versus Fairway Counter: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPDCFairway Counter
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.9 (89 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews14.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings89 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks—
AdsYes—
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — better—
Requires iOS17.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size100 MB15 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperProfessional Darts CorporationMaciej 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

None

PDC

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Fairway Counter

One-time1
  • Lifetime Access$3.99

Questions

Is PDC free?
PDC is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Fairway Counter free?
Fairway Counter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

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