Comparison

DartPointer vs Throwdown Darts

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

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About

DartPointer

Features
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DartPointer is the darts scoring companion built for players who'd rather focus on their throw than the math. With a clean, intuitive interface, you can set up a game and start scoring in seconds — no manual, no clutter, just tap and play. INTUITIVE & EASY TO USE Score every throw with a tap on the interactive dartboard. The clean, modern design keeps everything you need front and center, so whether it's your first game or your thousandth, DartPointer feels effortless from the moment you open it. PLAY ONLINE OR OFFLINE At the bar, at home, or on the road — DartPointer works wherever you do. Start a quick local game with friends in the room, or play online and invite players from anywhere. Real-time syncing keeps everyone on the same scoreboard, and a simple invite link makes joining a game one tap away. SMART CHECKOUT SUGGESTIONS Never second-guess your finish again. DartPointer instantly calculates the optimal 1, 2, and 3-dart checkout route for your remaining score, so you always know exactly what to aim for. FLEXIBLE GAME SETUP • Play 501, 301, or set any custom starting score • Configure legs and sets to match your match format • Toggle Double Out on or off • Add local players or invite friends online • Reorder players or randomize the throwing order TRACK YOUR GAME See your 3-dart average, first-9 average, 180s, scoring breakdowns, checkouts, holds, and breaks — live as you play. Compare stats side by side with every player at the table. GO PRO Unlock the full picture with DartPointer Pro: • Unlimited games and players • Complete lifetime statistics • Historical trends across 7 days, 30 days, and a full year • Doubles accuracy breakdown and your highest checkouts • New game modes on the way FEATURES AT A GLANCE • Tap-to-score interactive dartboard • Online multiplayer with real-time sync • Offline local play • Automatic checkout suggestions • Detailed live and lifetime statistics • Sign in with Apple • Game history, search, and filtering Download DartPointer and make scoring the easiest part of your game. Terms of use and privacy policy: https://newrise.io/privacy_policy

About

Throwdown Darts

Features
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Throwdown is the darts scorer built for people who actually play darts. SCORE KEEPER • X01 — 301, 501, 701, 1001 • Cricket — full marks tracking with visual scoreboard • Tap directly on the dartboard to score — no fiddly number entry • Checkout suggestions always visible, never hidden behind a paywall • Pass and play — no accounts, no internet required PRACTICE MODES • Checkout Trainer — random checkout targets with suggested routes, difficulty filters, and accuracy tracking • Doubles Drill — cycle through every double on the board, track your hit rate STATS • 3-dart average, first-9 average, win rate, highest checkout • Every game saved automatically — tap any match for the full breakdown • Per-player career stats across all sessions CLEAN & FAST • No ads during games — ever • No account required to play • Works completely offline Whether you're playing a friendly 501 at the pub or drilling your doubles before league night, Throwdown keeps up. COMING SOON • League management — team rosters, season standings, handicaps • Tournament brackets • More game modes: Shanghai, Around the Clock, Bob's 27

Screenshots

DartPointer2 screens
Throwdown Darts4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Throwdown Darts at none against DartPointer's 2. Throwdown Darts also leads on iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). On price, ads 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. DartPointer sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Throwdown Darts asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 3 level
DartPointer versus Throwdown Darts: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDartPointerThrowdown Darts
PriceFreeFree
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS26.017.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size20 MB1 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperToine HulshofKeith Letson

In-app purchases

2 purchases

DartPointer

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Monthly$0.991 Month
  • Pro Yearly$8.991 Year
None

Throwdown Darts

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is DartPointer free?
DartPointer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Throwdown Darts free?
Throwdown Darts is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do DartPointer or Throwdown Darts have ads?
Neither DartPointer nor Throwdown Darts shows ads.

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