Comparison

Dart Machine vs Mentamic

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

Head to head
About

Dart Machine

This app simplifies dart scoring for up to four players. Easily record your throws directly onto a virtual dartboard. It supports multiple legs and sets with advanced double and master out options.

Highlights
  • Direct throw input on dartboard
  • Supports up to 4 players
  • Multiple legs and sets
  • Double and master out options
  • Simple and complete scoring
Features
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Tap your throws directly into the dart board! A simple but complete dart counting app for up to four players. Play multiple legs and sets with double and master in and out options.

About

Mentamic

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Build a maths crossword and challenge a friend. Mentamic is a strategy game for one or two players: create intersecting equations and compete for points. Place numbers, operators, equals signs and parentheses on a 9×9 board. Build valid equations, find useful intersections and make each move count. Combine mental arithmetic with tactical thinking. Play solo, challenge friends or meet random opponents. Games are turn-based: choose from 10 minutes to 3 days of thinking time per move and return to ongoing games later. In Mentamic, you can: • Invite friends with a link, SMS or email • Find and add other players • Chat with your opponent • Track your Elo rating and solo high scores • Use +, −, ×, ÷, powers and nth roots Enjoy number puzzles, logic games and a little competition? Build your own maths crossword, one move at a time. Remove ads with Premium. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Dart Machine4 screens
Mentamic4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Dart Machine at none against Mentamic's 1. Dart Machine also leads on ads (none vs shown). Mentamic's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.6). On price, update cadence 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. Mentamic sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $7.99 per year. Dart Machine asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Dart Machine ships an update every 2 months, Mentamic every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Dart Machine versus Mentamic: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDart MachineMentamic
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (6 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings6 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.615.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB44 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperGero BrockschniederLars Tofte

In-app purchases

None

Dart Machine

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Mentamic

Subscriptions1
  • Mental Arithmetic Supporter, annual$7.991 Year

Questions

Is Dart Machine free?
Dart Machine is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Mentamic free?
Mentamic is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Dart Machine or Mentamic have ads?
Mentamic shows ads; Dart Machine does not.
Which is updated more often, Dart Machine or Mentamic?
Dart Machine ships an update every 2 months, and Mentamic every 6 weeks. Most recently, Dart Machine was updated on November 3, 2026 and Mentamic on October 31, 2026.

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