SimClient vs Dartroom
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
SimClient
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Turn your iPhone or iPad into a dedicated dashboard unit (DDU) for use with sim racing and driving games. Built for hands-off reliability, SimClient keeps your display awake, reconnects fast, and lets you switch seamlessly between multiple SimHub* servers β so you spend less time configuring and more time behind the wheel. SimClient connects to your existing SimHub* server and mirrors live dashboards directly on your iOS device. Perfect for: β’ Budget conscious sim rigs β’ Cramming one extra info screen into your setup β’ Repurposing an old iPhone or iPad into a high-res dashboard β’ Eliminating tapping to keep your screen awake during long sessions Works with SimHub* compatible titles, tested with and including: β’ Assetto Corsa β’ Euro Truck Simulator 2 β’ American Truck Simulator *Requires SimHub installed and running with Dashboard functionality enabled, and both devices connected to the same network.
Dartroom
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Dartroom is a complete darts scoring and tournament app for playing locally, online, with friends or against bots. Create a room, invite other players and enjoy real-time scoring that updates instantly for everyone. Play a wide selection of games, including Classic 501, Cricket, Killer, Halve It, Around the Board, Checkout Challenge, Bull Kelly, High Score, 121, Number Hunt and more. Bring online matches closer together with Turn Cam and live voice chat. Turn Cam lets players share their throw during a match, with clearer camera selection and a streamlined playing layout. Take your setup further with Smart Scorer, which uses your phoneβs camera to detect darts and automatically record your scores. Guided board calibration, device performance checks and automatic camera-movement recovery help you get the best results from your setup. Manual correction remains available whenever a dart is blocked or difficult to detect. CAREER MODE Start in the pub leagues and build a complete darts career on your journey towards the World Championship. Face dynamic opponents, develop persistent rivalries, climb the rankings and grow your fanbase. Your fixtures, results, averages and tournament runs are saved as one continuous career. Complete career objectives, attract sponsors, manage your earnings and unlock exclusive rewards as you progress through increasingly difficult events. TOURNAMENTS Run complete tournaments from your phone, including knockout competitions and ADC-style group stages. Connect multiple tablets, assign each one to a dartboard and automatically send matches to the correct boards. Live group tables track points, averages and leg difference, with qualifying players progressing into the knockout rounds. You can even practise an entire tournament by yourself using bots. Dartroom also includes: β’ Online and local multiplayer β’ Turn Cam and live voice chat β’ Voice-controlled scoring β’ Detailed match statistics β’ Player profiles and leaderboards β’ Solo practice and bot opponents β’ Multi-board tournament management β’ Group stages and knockout brackets β’ DartPass rewards and challenges β’ Career objectives, rivals and rewards β’ Unlockable titles, frames, banners and emblems DARTROOM PREMIUM Dartroom Premium unlocks Smart Scorer, voice control and future DartPass seasons. Monthly and yearly plans are available through the App Store. Smart Scorer performance depends on your device, camera position and lighting. Turn Cam and Voice require the appropriate device permissions, a verified account and completion of the in-app age check. These communication features are available only to players aged 18 or over. Whether youβre building a career, practising alone, running a club tournament or enjoying a casual night of darts with friends, Dartroom brings everything together in one app. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Dartroom at 15.0 against SimClient's 17.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
SimClient ships an update every 9 days, Dartroom every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SimClient | Dartroom |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days β better | Every 2 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod β better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 15.0 β better |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 4 MB | 155 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Christopher Verringer | Jamie Rogers |
In-app purchases
SimClient
No in-app purchases
Dartroom
No in-app purchases
Questions
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