# Best Bowling LT — Bowling Score Management Tool

> Bowling score management and performance analysis tool with detailed statistics. (iPhone/iPad app by Tatsuhiko Koyama.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/best-bowling-lt/id382780462 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Tatsuhiko Koyama](https://appshunter.io/developer/382780465)
- Category: Sports, Utilities
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.50/5 from 165 App Store ratings · 81 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 71 MB
- Languages: American English, Japanese
- Released: 2010-11-01
- Data updated: 2026-08-27
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/best-bowling-lt/id382780462/reviews.md

## What is Best Bowling LT?

This LT Edition has the same function as the paid version.
You can check the operation before purchasing a paid version.


Various statistics!
Easy input while bowling. Analyze it at any time!


[Data Type]
- Date-time for event
- Event name (Practice, League, etc.)
- Place
- Notes
- Handicap
- Tag (for grouping and marking)
- The score and state of the pins for each frame
- Bowling ball, spare ball
- Position and Spot


[Statistics]
- Performance Trend Graph
- Performance Distribution Graph
- Percentage for each pins' down states, statistics of remaining pin patterns
- Performance Summary (Total games, High Game, 200up, Split Convert etc...)


[Features]
- Event list sorted by date
- Search and filtering
- Input history (No need to type every time.)
- Save and share score sheet image
- Multiple Bowler Management
- iCloud supported
- Supports new score calculation method "current frame scoring"


[Point to be noted]
- If your data is stored in iCloud, you can continue using the data from the LT version as is. If your data is stored on the device, please copy the data using the Files app.
- Emoticons cannot be used


[Limit of LT Edition]
More than 50 events cannot be registered.
Ads will be displayed.
Please buy Best Bowling!

## Key features

- Detailed score and pin tracking
- Performance trend and distribution graphs
- Pin down state statistics
- Event list with search and filtering
- Input history for quick entry
- Save and share score sheets
- Multiple bowler management

## Recent user reviews (10 of 81)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/best-bowling-lt/id382780462/reviews.md

### 2/5 — Eigentlich Gut

*2025-12-14*

Leider ist nach 10 oder 15 Eintragungen Schluss. Ab dann heisst es Bezahlen. Steht leider nicht vorher dabei, oder so klein das ich es überlesen habe🤷‍♂️ Schade

### 5/5 — Je l’utilise depuis 1an

*2025-09-13*

Ça fait un peu plus d’un an que je l’utilise c’est super pratique pour suivre son évolution.

### 3/5 — Not intuitive

*2025-03-26*

Can’t edit a score I forgot to finish.  Irritating.   Why is there no strike button??   Really??   I get next but how stupid.  But there’s a foul button which hardly ever happens from what I’ve seen in the past 8 years.

**Developer response:** Thank you for your feedback. We understand your frustration and would like to provide some clarification.

Regarding score editing: Once a full 10-frame game is completed, score editing is locked to prevent accidental changes. You can unlock it by tapping the padlock icon in the top-right corner—this allows you to make edits safely.

As for the "Strike" button: In Pin Input Mode, there is no dedicated strike button because a strike is recognized when all pins are down and you press "Next." By default, the initial pin state is all knocked down, so if you don't change any pins and press "Next," it's treated as a strike. This method is based on how actual bowling works and is intended to be intuitive for bowlers.

If you'd prefer a numeric approach, Number Input Mode is available and does include a "Strike" button (which functions the same as entering '10').

The Foul button exists because pin status alone cannot indicate a foul, which needs to be recorded separately—even if it’s not frequently used.

We acknowledge that the app currently lacks in-app tutorials or detailed guidance, and we apologize if that caused confusion. If anything is unclear, feel free to reach out to us via the support email with specific questions and, if possible, a screenshot. We'd be happy to assist you.

### 5/5 — スコア管理

*2024-11-08*

スコア管理に大変便利だと思います。

### 4/5 — データが失われた事がある

*2024-09-10*

データが継続してないので、iCloudのデータを取得方法が分からない。

**Developer response:** iCloudとアプリ間の同期に失敗している可能性があります。通常は自動で同期は行われますが、環境によっては同期できない問題が稀に発生するようです。この点に付きましては、原因が特定できておらず、手動でデータを取得するなどの方法で対応頂けます幸いです。次のページの「よくある質問と回答」をご参照ください。 https://wasabi-apps.co.jp/bestbowling/indexjp.html ご不明な点などございましたら、詳細を弊社ウェブサイトのお問い合わせフォームよりご連絡くださいませ。

### 4/5 — 10th FRAME

*2024-09-04*

Anyone have issues going past 1 strike on the 10th frame? It closes off at only 1 strike

**Developer response:** Thank you for your feedback!  This app offers two types of scoring: the traditional bowling scoring method and the current frame scoring method. If you're only getting one strike in the 10th frame, it’s likely that the current frame scoring system has been enabled. In this mode, the scoring behaves differently compared to the traditional method.
Please check if the current frame scoring option is activated in the settings or event input screen. Turning it off will switch back to the traditional scoring method, allowing multiple strikes in the 10th frame. We apologize for any confusion this may have caused and appreciate your understanding. Feel free to reach out if you have any further questions!

### 1/5 — アプリ動かない&広告多いので乗り換えます

*2024-05-02*

起動すると固まって動かなくなってしまいました。アップデートの頻度もほとんど無く、もうメンテナンスはされてないのですね…

広告も多く使いづらいのでBSCという良さげな？アプリを見つけたので乗り換えます。

長らく愛用させていただきました。ありがとうございました。

### 1/5 — Loaded with adds

*2023-11-30*

Used to work well but as of 2023 it’s so loaded with adds that it’s frustrating to use.

### 1/5 — データ消えた

*2023-09-24*

データベースの保存先をデバイスからiCloudに変えたところ、データが全て消えてしまった。
どうしたら戻るのか？

**Developer response:** iCloud上にデータファイルはありませんか？次のページの「よくある質問と回答」をご参照ください。 https://wasabi-apps.co.jp/bestbowling/indexjp.html ご不明な点などございましたら、詳細を弊社ウェブサイトのお問い合わせフォームよりご連絡くださいませ。

### 5/5 — 良き

*2023-09-01*

アプリ自体は完成度高いけど、複数プレイヤーに対応して欲しい…
お願いします！

**Developer response:** レビュー＆ご愛用頂き誠にありがとうございます。複数プレイヤーにもかろうじて対応しております。「設定」- 全般の「複数ボウラーの管理」をオンにしてください。下部にボウラー管理のボタンが１つ増えます。それをタップし、ボウラーを追加してください。ご確認をくださいませ。

## Frequently asked questions about Best Bowling LT

### What does Best Bowling LT do?

Best Bowling LT is a tool for managing bowling scores and analyzing your performance. It allows you to input scores frame by frame, track pin states, and view various statistics and graphs to understand your game trends.

### What are the key features of this app?

Key features include detailed data entry for each frame, comprehensive statistics like performance trends and pin down percentages, event history with search and filtering, the ability to manage multiple bowlers, and saving/sharing score sheets.

### Is Best Bowling LT free to use?

This LT Edition is free to use and offers the same functionality as the paid version, allowing you to test its features. However, it displays ads and limits registrations to 50 events. You can upgrade to the full version to remove these limitations.

### What kind of data can I track?

You can track date-time, event name, place, notes, handicap, tags, scores, pin states for each frame, bowling ball details, and position/spot. It also supports the 'current frame scoring' method.

### Who is this app designed for?

This app is designed for any bowler who wants to meticulously track their game, analyze their performance over time, and identify areas for improvement. It's suitable for casual players and league bowlers alike.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 4.5.4 — 2026-08-19

Updated internal libraries to improve stability.

### 4.5.2 — 2025-07-17

small fixes

### 4.5.1 — 2025-06-25

Added a new "Average Type" option in settings.
You can now choose to display the Normal average, EMA, or both.

### 4.5 — 2025-06-18

- Improved iCloud sync stability, resolving issues such as data inconsistencies and freezes during syncing.
- You can now copy your data from the Files app even when using device storage.
- Adjusted layout to support Safe Area, fixing cases where text was cut off at the screen edges on some devices.
- Added EMA (Exponential Moving Average) to the Performance Trend Graph.
- Added time range filtering to the Performance Summary.
- Added the number and rate of Clean Games (no-miss) to the Performance Summary.

### 4.3 — 2023-05-31

- Fixed the error "Database does not exist or is inconsistency" that occurred when iCloud synchronization failed.
(Added synchronization retry processing. I think it will not happen unless the file really does not exist or is broken.)
- Supports new score calculation method "current frame scoring"
- Added a setting that does not lock the screen
- Added setting for strike and spare marks to be a simple X / display
- Adjustment of ad display

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