# Darts Match Live! vs Dart Machine

Darts Match Live! and Dart Machine both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 67% of Darts Match Live!'s written reviews are positive against 0% of Dart Machine's. Darts Match Live! also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (1.9K vs 6). Dart Machine's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 14) and ads (none vs shown). On price, rating and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Darts Match Live! sells 13 one-off in-app purchases. Dart Machine asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Darts Match Live! against 4.5 for Dart Machine. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Darts Match Live! has 1.9K ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 67% of Darts Match Live!'s written reviews are positive against 0% of Dart Machine's.

Darts Match Live! ships an update weekly, Dart Machine every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Darts Match Live! | Dart Machine |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (1.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/darts-match-live/id922853976/reviews)** | [4.5 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dart-machine/id1517378084/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.9K** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | **66.5% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 266 MB | 9 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.2** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Motionlab](https://appshunter.io/developer/661748917) | [Gero Brockschnieder](https://appshunter.io/developer/1517378083) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### Dart Machine

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dart-machine/id1517378084)

This app simplifies dart scoring for up to four players. Easily record your throws directly onto a virtual dartboard. It supports multiple legs and sets with advanced double and master out options.

**Highlights:** Direct throw input on dartboard, Supports up to 4 players, Multiple legs and sets, Double and master out options, Simple and complete scoring

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Darts Match Live! free?

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

### Is Dart Machine free?

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

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

Darts Match Live! is rated higher. Darts Match Live! averages 4.5 out of 5 from 1.9K ratings, while Dart Machine averages 4.5 from 6 ratings.

### Do Darts Match Live! or Dart Machine have ads?

Darts Match Live! shows ads; Dart Machine does not.

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

Darts Match Live! ships an update weekly, and Dart Machine every 2 months. Most recently, Darts Match Live! was updated on October 26, 2026 and Dart Machine on September 27, 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.*