# Score Darts Scorekeeper vs PDC

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Score Darts Scorekeeper at 82% against PDC's 14%. Score Darts Scorekeeper also leads on rating (4.8 vs 2.9) and ads (none vs shown). PDC's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2). On price, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Score Darts Scorekeeper sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. PDC asks for nothing beyond the download.

Score Darts Scorekeeper holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Score Darts Scorekeeper has 1K ratings behind it against 88, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 82% of Score Darts Scorekeeper's written reviews are positive against 14% of PDC's.

Score Darts Scorekeeper ships an update fortnightly, PDC every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 22, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Score Darts Scorekeeper | PDC |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/score-darts-scorekeeper/id587868848/reviews)** | [2.9 (88 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdc/id1444052883/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1K** | 88 |
| Positive reviews | **82.3% of reviews** | 14.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 21 MB | 100 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Stuart Cooper](https://appshunter.io/developer/720675424) | [Professional Darts Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/1444052882) |

## What reviewers say

### Score Darts Scorekeeper

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/score-darts-scorekeeper/id587868848)

This darts scoring app helps you track games of X01, Cricket, and Around the Clock. It offers voice scoring, AI opponents for practice, and detailed player statistics. Improve your game with suggested checkouts and match history analysis.

**Highlights:** Score X01, Cricket, Around the Clock, Voice scoring and commentary, AI opponents (DartBot, SmartBot), Suggested checkouts, Detailed player statistics and graphs, Unlimited undo/redo, Player profiles with photos

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score Darts Pro Upgrade | $3.99 | one-time |
| Score Darts Pro | $7.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Great for practice
- 📊 Detailed stats tracking
- 🤖 Challenging AI opponent
- 💰 Worth the price

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤖 AI opponent too accurate on doubles and bullseyes
- 🔍 Small buttons/input area
- 🐛 Occasional crashes or bugs
- 🔄 Resets game progress during breaks

**Reported bugs**

- Inconsistent scoring in Cricket mode
- Dartbot performance issues at lower levels

**Requested features**

- More game modes (e.g. Shanghai, Around the Clock)
- Ability to play with more than 4 players
- Option to customize AI difficulty
- Voice control for scoring
- Handicap/team play options


### PDC

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdc/id1444052883)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Improved with latest update
- 👍 Stays signed in, video opens in app
- 👍 New layout and design

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes, won't load, or redirects to browser
- 🔍 Difficult to find information (schedules, scores, etc.)
- 🔍 Removed useful features (start times, tournament calendar)

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

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


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Score Darts Scorekeeper free?

Score Darts Scorekeeper is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is PDC free?

PDC is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Score Darts Scorekeeper or PDC?

Score Darts Scorekeeper is rated higher. Score Darts Scorekeeper averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1K ratings, while PDC averages 2.9 from 88 ratings.

### Do Score Darts Scorekeeper or PDC have ads?

PDC shows ads; Score Darts Scorekeeper does not.

### Which is updated more often, Score Darts Scorekeeper or PDC?

Score Darts Scorekeeper ships an update fortnightly, and PDC every 2 weeks. Most recently, Score Darts Scorekeeper was updated on October 22, 2026 and PDC on October 22, 2026.

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