Dinsun Review
I’ve spent four decades playing games, and I’ve spent nearly as many throwing tungsten at sisal boards. When I look for a digital companion for my dart sessions, I expect efficiency and perhaps a bit of inspiration. Darts Keeper provides the former but utterly fails the latter. It’s a spreadsheet with a better UI. It tracks your 501 and your Cricket scores well enough, and the input method doesn't get in the way of your rhythm, which is the bare minimum requirement. However, it feels clinical. There’s no weight to the interaction, no flair in the presentation, and certainly no 'game' here to speak of.
The statistics are present, and I suppose for the younger generation that needs a graph to tell them they’re inconsistent, it serves a purpose. But for a conservative gamer like myself, I find the lack of personality offensive. It does exactly what it says on the tin and not a single thing more. It’s stable, sure, but so is a rock, and I don't give rocks high scores. If you’ve lost your chalk and have a phone in your pocket, it’ll do, but don't expect it to enhance the spirit of the game.
Overall Stats
Pros & Cons
- Reliable score tracking for X01 and Cricket
- Clean, ad-free interface layout
- Decent player history and stat tracking
- Complete lack of personality or visual flair
- Features are basic compared to established competitors
- No online multiplayer or league integration
Technical Report
Performance: Extremely lightweight; runs perfectly on older hardware with no noticeable lag.
- High Contrast UI
Audience Fit
Buy if: You absolutely hate chalk and want the simplest possible digital scorekeeper.
Skip if: You want a gamified experience, online play, or advanced training drills.
- DartConnect
- Russ Bray Darts Scorer
- MyDarts
Reviewer Context
- Reviewer: Dinsun, 40-year-old conservative expert
- Hardware: iPhone 13 Pro
- Playtime: 15 hours
- Status: N/A
