# GRANBOARD vs Darts Match Live!

The clearest difference is rating: Darts Match Live! at 4.5 against GRANBOARD's 3.1. Darts Match Live! also leads on review sentiment (67% vs 35%) and ratings volume (1.8K vs 515). GRANBOARD's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.2). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. GRANBOARD sells 6 one-off in-app purchases and Darts Match Live! sells 13 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Darts Match Live! holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 515 and 1.8K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 35% of GRANBOARD's written reviews are positive against 67% of Darts Match Live!'s.

GRANBOARD ships an update fortnightly, Darts Match Live! weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | GRANBOARD | Darts Match Live! |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.1 (515 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/granboard/id864870752/reviews) | **[4.5 (1.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/darts-match-live/id922853976/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 515 | **1.8K** |
| Positive reviews | 35.3% of reviews | **66.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 296 MB | 266 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.2 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Luxza](https://appshunter.io/developer/864870755) | [Motionlab](https://appshunter.io/developer/661748917) |

## What reviewers say

### GRANBOARD

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/granboard/id864870752)

Connect your mobile device to a smart dartboard for online multiplayer games. Compete with players worldwide in various dart game modes, from classic 01 and Cricket to fun party games. Track your progress and challenge friends with detailed stats and rankings.

**Highlights:** Online VS. mode with global players, Supports up to 8 players, Multiple game modes (01, Cricket, Medley), Various practice and party games, Automatic game data saving and management, Friend invitations and ranking competitions

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 10G | $1.00 | one-time |
| 30G | $3.00 | one-time |
| 55G | $5.00 | one-time |
| 110G | $10.00 | one-time |
| 230G | $20.00 | one-time |
| 350G | $30.00 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great dart experience
- 🚀 Smooth gameplay
- 💡 Variety of games
- 🚀 Responsive board

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes
- 🐛 Connectivity issues
- 🐛 Scoring inaccuracies
- 🐛 App stability problems
- 🐛 Buggy updates

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes after games
- Bluetooth connectivity problems
- Scoring discrepancies between players
- Forced updates causing issues
- Unresponsive board registration

**Requested features**

- Add more game modes
- Enable online doubles play
- Improve friend/opponent search
- Add sound customization options
- Provide more stats and analytics


### Darts Match Live!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/darts-match-live/id922853976)

Compete in real-time multiplayer darts matches against players worldwide or friends. Explore realistic venues and participate in tournaments for prizes. Customize your darts and engage with opponents through chat and emojis.

**Highlights:** Real-time multiplayer PVP matches, Dozens of realistic venues, Multiple game modes (501, 301, etc.), Multiplayer tournaments with prizes, Hundreds of customizable arrow sets, Emoji and chat packs for interaction

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

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Spin | $0.99 | one-time |
| Promotion 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Lucky Dart | $0.99 | one-time |
| Pile of Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| Promotion 2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Pocket of Cash | $1.99 | one-time |
| Promo 3 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Bundle of Coins | $8.99 | one-time |
| Season Pass | $8.99 | one-time |
| Bag of Coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| Wad of Cash | $9.99 | one-time |
| Stash of Cash | $15.99 | one-time |
| Case of Coins | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎯 Realistic and accurate dart throwing
- 🌟 Addictive and challenging gameplay
- 🌐 Live online matches against real players
- 💯 Variety of game modes (301, Cricket, etc.)
- 🎨 Customizable darts and accessories

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezes
- 🔍 Unclear if opponents are real players or bots
- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases for better darts
- 🕰️ Short game durations (best-of-3 or best-of-5)
- 🙈 Lack of communication options (no chat)

**Reported bugs**

- Inconsistent dart throwing accuracy
- Opponent still present after leaving a match
- Challenges not updating correctly
- Coins disappearing after in-app purchases

**Requested features**

- Longer game formats (best-of-7, best-of-15)
- Higher stakes/higher prize money games
- Ability to play against friends in real-time
- More game modes (e.g., doubles, leagues, tournaments)
- Improved tutorial and guidance for new players


## Frequently asked questions

### Is GRANBOARD free?

GRANBOARD is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Darts Match Live! free?

Darts Match Live! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, GRANBOARD or Darts Match Live!?

Darts Match Live! is rated higher. GRANBOARD averages 3.1 out of 5 from 515 ratings, while Darts Match Live! averages 4.5 from 1.8K ratings.

### Do GRANBOARD or Darts Match Live! have ads?

Darts Match Live! shows ads; GRANBOARD does not.

### Which is updated more often, GRANBOARD or Darts Match Live!?

GRANBOARD ships an update fortnightly, and Darts Match Live! weekly. Most recently, GRANBOARD was updated on September 26, 2026 and Darts Match Live! on September 24, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*