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Oche vs DartCounter: Free, Offline Scorer Compared | Oche
An honest, feature-by-feature comparison of Oche and DartCounter for scoring X01, Cricket and checkouts — price, ads, offline play, accounts and stats.
Side-by-side comparison
How the two apps line up on the things that matter during a game and over a season of practice. Oche's column is highlighted; the other is reported fairly.
| What matters | Oche | DartCounter |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — no paywall | Free tier + premium subscription |
| Ads | None | Yes, on the free tier |
| Works offline | Full offline play | Online-focused; needs a connection for its main features |
| Account required | No | Yes, for online play and synced stats |
| Automatic stats | 3-dart average, checkout % & weak numbers — free | Detailed stats, mostly on the premium tier |
| Game modes | 7 (X01, Cricket, Around the Clock & more) | X01, Cricket and more |
| Languages | 7 languages | Multiple languages |
| Platforms | iOS, Android | iOS, Android, Web |
DartCounter is one of the most popular darts apps, built around polished online matches and leagues.
DartCounter has earned its popularity. The interface is polished, the online multiplayer is genuinely good, and the league features make it a favourite for players who compete remotely. If your darts life revolves around online matches, it’s a serious option.
The trade-offs are the flip side of that focus. The free tier carries ads, the deeper stats sit behind a premium subscription, and because the app is built for online play you’ll usually want a connection and an account to get the most out of it.
Oche takes the opposite approach. Every game mode is free, there are no ads and no sign-up, and it works fully offline — so you can score a leg in a pub cellar with no signal. It still records every dart, so your 3-dart average, checkout percentage and weakest doubles are tracked automatically, across seven modes and seven languages.
Neither app is “better” in the abstract — it depends on how you play. If you live in online leagues, DartCounter is worth a look. If you mostly score your own games and practice and want it free and offline, Oche fits more naturally.
When Oche is the better choice
- You want every mode free, with no ads and no subscription.
- You play offline — in a shed, pub or spare room — and scoring shouldn't depend on a signal.
- You want your 3-dart average and checkout % tracked automatically without signing up.
When DartCounter is the better choice
- You play in online leagues or want to share live matches with friends.
- You want a large online community and head-to-head multiplayer.
- You're happy to create an account and stay connected while you play.
The verdict
DartCounter is a strong choice if online leagues and live multiplayer are your priority. But for everyday scoring and practice — free, offline, ad-free and with no account — Oche is the easier pick for most players. The best part: trying Oche costs nothing, so you can decide for yourself in a single leg.
This comparison reflects each app's general positioning and was last reviewed on the date shown above. Exact features, pricing and platforms change between versions and regions — check the app's own store listing before downloading. DartCounter and other names are trademarks of their respective owners; we are not affiliated with them.
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Download Oche free and see your real numbers after the very first leg — no account, no ads, works offline.