Dart Meister vs Dartsmind
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Dart Meister
This app simplifies scoring for dart games, assisting beginners with valid throw guidance and game rules. It supports multiple players and offers advanced statistics and game history as optional in-app purchases.
- Score Cricket, x01 & Shanghai
- Up to 8 players or teams
- Advanced personal statistics
- Saved game history
- Intuitive throw entry system
- Game rules and tutorials
- Checkout advice for x01 games
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Keep score of your dart games with Dart Meister, the ultimate darts scorekeeper! Dart Meister takes the hassle out of scoring darts and helps beginners learn to play! Dart Meister's throw input system is a joy to use and guides you through the game by indicating valid throws and more. Game rules are provided as well. Advanced personal statics and game history available as an in-app purchase. Score Cricket, x01 & Shanghai with up to 8 players or teams. Feature Highlights ● Score Cricket, x01 & Shanghai ● Up to 8 players or teams ● Advanced personal statistics (in-app purchase) ● Comprehensive saved game history (in-app purchase) ● Numerous game options ● Best throw entry system available ● Advanced throw correction and round editing ● Highlight where to throw and score ● Visualize throws & calculations ● Novice or expert out advice (x01) ● Game stats (points per round. etc.) ● Game rules & app tutorial ● Unique, intuitive design ● Fun sounds and achievement animations Cricket Options ● Standard, cut-throat or no points x01 Options ● Starting score: 101 to 5001 ● Double in or straight in ● Double out or straight out ● Novice or expert check out advice Shanghai Options ● Starting number: 1 to 20 ● Number of rounds: 1 to 21 ● Double or triple out
Dartsmind
This app uses your device's camera and AI to automatically score darts games, supporting various game modes and up to six players. It offers detailed statistics and an AI opponent for practice, with optional dual-camera setups for enhanced accuracy.
- Advanced auto-scoring with device camera
- AI specifically designed for darts
- Supports various dart games (X01, Cricket, Practice, Party)
- Online game lobby and global play
- Detailed game statistics
- AI opponent (DartBot)
- Optional dual-camera setup
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● Advanced Auto-Scoring Auto-scoring is supported on iPhone and iPad models equipped with A12 chips (or newer), including iPad models with M-series chips. • Auto-scoring using only your device’s rear camera Dartsmind provides accurate auto-scoring with nothing more than your device’s built-in rear camera — no extra hardware or external sensors required. • Works at any height and angle Auto-scoring functions reliably from a wide range of camera positions. No complex calibration, no precise mounting, and no manual lens correction needed. • AI designed specifically for darts, running fully on-device Dartsmind uses a custom AI model specifically designed for real dart scenarios. All processing runs locally on your device, ensuring fast response, offline use, and complete privacy. • Compatible with most steel-tip dartboards Auto-scoring is designed to work with the vast majority of standard steel-tip dartboards, making it easy to use at home, in clubs, or during online games and practice sessions. • Optional dual-device, dual-camera auto-scoring for enhanced accuracy For advanced setups, Dartsmind supports a dual-device configuration that combines two camera views into a dual-camera auto-scoring system, further improving detection accuracy and stability. ● Darts Games Included • X01 (from 210 to 1501) • Cricket Games: Standard Cricket, No Score Cricket, Tactic Cricket, Random Cricket, Cut-Throat Cricket • Practice Games: Around the Clock, JDC Challenge, 41-60, Catch 40, 9 Darts Double Out (121 / 81), 99 Darts at XX, Round the World, Bob’s 27, Random Checkout, 170, Cricket Count Up, Count Up • Party Games: Hammer Cricket, Half It, Killer, Shanghai, Bermuda, Gotcha ● Key features • Auto-scoring using device camera. • Supports both iPhone and iPad, in portrait and landscape orientations. • Game Lobby for global online games. • Most Games Support up to 6 players. • Detailed statistics for every game to help analyze and improve your skills. • DartBot with multiple difficulty levels for X01 and Standard Cricket. • Match modes (legs and sets formats) for X01 and Standard Cricket. • Extensive custom settings for each game Terms of Use: https://www.dartsmind.com/index.php/terms-of-use/ Privacy Policy: https://www.dartsmind.com/index.php/privacy-policy/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Dartsmind at every 2 days against Dart Meister's every 3 weeks. Dart Meister's advantage is ratings volume (2.8K vs 600). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads 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. Dart Meister sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Dartsmind sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $5.49 per 3 months. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Dart Meister against 4.8 for Dartsmind. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2.8K and 600 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 91% of Dart Meister's written reviews are positive against 92% of Dartsmind's.
Dart Meister ships an update every 3 weeks, Dartsmind every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Dart Meister | Dartsmind |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (2.8K ratings) | 4.8 (600 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 91.0% of reviews | 92.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 2.8K — better | 600 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 2 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 34 MB | 110 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Tractable Labs | Zaglab Limited |
Customer experience
Dart Meister
Dartsmind
User reviews
Dart Meister
From 2.8K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 🎯 Intuitive scoring system
- 📊 Detailed game history and stats
- 💰 Free app with great value
Room to improve
- 🐛 Occasional crashes or glitches
- 🔧 Difficult to configure player order
- 🕹️ Lacking advanced game modes
- 📱 Limited functionality on smaller screens
Dartsmind
From 600 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Accurate auto-scoring
- 💡 Affordable alternative to expensive hardware
- 🎯 Great practice games and modes
- 📊 Detailed stats and tracking
Room to improve
- 🐛 Occasional missed darts or scoring errors
- 💰 Subscription model with additional costs for online play
- 🔍 Camera positioning can be tricky for optimal accuracy
Bugs and requests
Dart Meister
Reported bugs
2 issues- Scoreboard issues in Cricket mode
- Inconsistent behavior when busting in 01 games
Requested features
4 requests- Add practice mode for solo play
- Implement cloud sync for game history
- Support for more dart game variations
- Ability to stream scores to external displays
Dartsmind
Reported bugs
2 issues- App crashes or freezes when switching between apps
- Dartbot performance issues and inconsistent difficulty
Requested features
5 requests- Ability to save and continue unfinished games
- More game modes like team play and custom rules
- Improved dartbot AI and difficulty levels
- Integration with external cameras or webcams
- Messaging/chat features for online play
In-app purchases
Dart Meister
- Dart Meister Pro$4.99
Dartsmind
- Dartsmind Pro Quarterly$5.493 Months
- Dartsmind Pro Yearly$14.991 Year
- Dartsmind Ultra$79.991 Year
- 50 coins$6.99
- 100 coins$11.99
- 1000 coins$99.99
Questions
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