# Bowling Sim — Realistic bowling simulator

> Realistic bowling simulator with authentic physics and multiple game modes. (iPhone/iPad app by Dmitriy Rytikov.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bowling-sim/id1308372566 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Dmitriy Rytikov](https://appshunter.io/developer/1218384309)
- Category: Games, Music, Simulation, Sports
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.50/5 from 444 App Store ratings · 99 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 208 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2018-05-07
- Data updated: 2026-09-03
- Monetization: ad-supported
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bowling-sim/id1308372566/reviews.md

## What is Bowling Sim?

Try out the most realistic bowling simulator!

The gameplay physics are based on the throws done by real professional bowlers and are extremely close to the real game.
The lanes are coated with oil to mimic real conditions.

3 game modes:
* Single player
* Play with friends (pass-n-play/hot seat)
* Play vs computer
Each mode has two difficulty levels:
Easy mode – you can correct the ball's rotation after you've released the ball.
Hard mode – it is not possible to adjust the ball after the throw.
There are separate worldwide ratings for every difficulty mode.

- Classic 10 pin bowling (10 frames)
- Easy-to-manage interface and control
- Hook the ball
- Amazing Unreal Engine 4 graphics
- Detailed track of statistics
- Play vs computer mode (computer's skill level is adjustable)
- Play vs friends on the same device (2-4 players). Each player can choose his own ball
- Ball rotation can be corrected after release (in easy mode)
- Independent worldwide ratings for every game mode
- 21 bowling balls to choose from
- Offline mode
- 100% free game

How to play:
* Set the ball in the selected position
* Slide your finger on the screen from the starting line towards the pins (the speed is not important, what matters are the touchpoint and the drop-out). The longer the distance is between the first contact and drop-out, the faster the ball goes.
* In Easy mode it is possible to correct the ball's rotation by simply sliding left or right on the screen. Correction magnitude depends on how far the finger moves on screen.
* You can also spin the ball. The speed and the rotation are controlled by the HOOK button.

Did you get this far in this description? Well, it is time to download the game now! It's fun and completely free.

We are always working to improve the game and value your feedback. For support or suggestions, please contact us at: support@simfo.games

## Key features

- Realistic physics engine
- Multiple game modes
- Adjustable difficulty levels
- Hook and spin ball control
- Detailed statistics tracking
- 21 unlockable bowling balls
- Offline play

## What do users think of Bowling Sim?

Overall sentiment: neutral

**Pros**

- 👍 Realistic bowling simulation
- 🎨 Great graphics and visuals
- 🎵 Relaxing background music
- 🕹️ Intuitive and easy to play

**Cons**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezes
- 🛑 App no longer working after updates
- 💤 Unresponsive controls
- 🚫 Ads too intrusive

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Ball bouncing off the alley or rolling backward
- Pins not resetting correctly after a frame
- Keyboard not appearing for player name entry

**Most requested features**

- Add landscape mode for tablets
- Improve pin physics and ball behavior
- Implement more realistic scoring and pin feedback
- Provide an ad-free paid version

## Recent user reviews (10 of 99)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bowling-sim/id1308372566/reviews.md

### 4/5 — Unrealistic

*2026-06-27, version 1.4.5*

Leaves 5–9-10 often. Doesn’t happen in reality

### 5/5 — Best Bowling game ever!

*2026-04-17, version 1.4.5*

Every bowling game I’ve tried have all been pretty lame, but this one is almost as good as the real game itself

### 4/5 — I think so far it’s a good app

*2026-04-02, version 1.4.5*

The one thing is with this app is when ever I am playing the game annoying ads pop up second there should be more background themeses instead of the one.

### 5/5 — This bowling game

*2026-03-05, version 1.4.5*

This bowling game is having problems with loading up on my iPhone

### 5/5 — update

*2025-12-31, version 1.4.5*

best bowling game

### 1/5 — Broken

*2025-12-30, version 1.4.0*

This is a really fun app, when it works. Since the last update when I logon, it continues to crash, every time I try to start a game. Please let me know when this will be corrected, or if I should just delete the app from my iPad.

### 1/5 — useless

*2025-12-27, version 1.4.0*

re-installed app but keeps crashing

### 1/5 — Crashing

*2025-12-26, version 1.4.0*

Crashes just after opening. Completely useless as is

### 5/5 — Game stopped working

*2025-12-18, version 1.4.0*

Thus game was fun to play but now it keeps shutting down and you can’t pay it anymore. Is there a fix or update to this game. Id like to keep playing but if it will not function i will havevto delete the game.

### 3/5 — Good app until 26.2

*2025-12-16, version 1.4.0*

I have been using iPhones exclusively since 2015  presently 16pro ands having just installed ios26.2 this game opens then very Android like the game crashes.  I’ve restarted, deleted and reinstalled to same resulting crash.

## Frequently asked questions about Bowling Sim

### What is Bowling Sim?

Bowling Sim is a mobile application that offers a highly realistic bowling simulation. It features physics based on professional bowlers, oil-coated lanes to mimic real conditions, and multiple game modes for varied gameplay.

### What are the game modes available?

The app offers three distinct game modes: Single player, Play with friends (pass-n-play/hot seat), and Play vs computer. Each mode also has an easy and a hard difficulty setting.

### Is Bowling Sim free to play?

Yes, the game is 100% free to play. It is supported by advertisements, which allows for continued development and free access to all features.

### What devices is Bowling Sim compatible with?

The description mentions it uses Unreal Engine 4 graphics, suggesting it is designed for modern mobile devices. It also explicitly states it has an offline mode, meaning it can be played without an internet connection.

### How do I control the ball in the game?

You set the ball's position and then slide your finger towards the pins. The speed is determined by the touchpoint and drop-out distance. In easy mode, you can correct the ball's rotation by sliding left or right. The HOOK button allows you to spin the ball.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.4.7 — 2026-08-26

- New engine version
- Bugfixes

### 1.4.5 — 2025-12-31

- Improved game stability

### 1.4.0 — 2025-11-24

- bugfixes
- ad mediation provider changed

### 1.3.7 — 2025-10-23

- Updated engine version (UE 5.6.1)
- Physics settings

### 1.3.5 — 2025-08-07

- Important Technical Update: The game's physics engine has been rebuilt. This was a necessary step to support the latest software libraries and ensure we can continue to bring you new updates in the future. You will notice a difference in how the ball handles and feels. We are working hard to fine-tune the new system and appreciate your feedback as you get used to it.
- Added a new mechanic that limits the throwing area

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