# Bowling XP - Score Keeper — Track Leagues, Stats & More

> Bowling score tracker with multiplayer challenges, tournament management, and gamified progression. (iPhone/iPad app by Matt Nadolny.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bowling-xp-score-keeper/id6749606374 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Matt Nadolny](https://appshunter.io/developer/1826224546)
- Category: Sports, Utilities
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.70/5 from 25 App Store ratings · 3 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 16.0 · 35 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2025-08-10
- Data updated: 2026-08-22
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bowling-xp-score-keeper/id6749606374/reviews.md

## What is Bowling XP?

Bowling XP is the ultimate bowling companion that transforms your game through smart tracking, gamification, and social competition. Built for bowlers who want to improve while having fun — from casual nights to competitive leagues and tournaments, every pin counts.

SCORE TRACKING
Log games in seconds with Frame Tracker, Pin Tracker, or just enter your final score. Mark league, practice, or tournament games, track your equipment and oil patterns, and add photos to your bowling balls. Edit any past game anytime. Automatic split detection identifies and tracks your splits.

GLOBAL LADDER (NEW!)
See where you rank among bowlers worldwide. The Global Ladder ranks players by level with detailed stats including average, best game, strike rate, and more. Tap any player to view their profile, compare stats, and add them as a friend. Privacy controls let you opt out anytime.

MULTIPLAYER CHALLENGES
Challenge up to 3 friends at once across 6 unique types: High Score, Strike Count, Open Frames, Score Total, Target Score, and Poker Hand — where every strike deals a random card and the best 5-card poker hand wins. Set game limits or date ranges, restrict to league games only, and add bragging rights wagers. Accept challenges with a tap, track live progress from your home screen, and celebrate wins with confetti and podium-style rankings.

TOURNAMENT MODE
Create and manage tournaments with scratch, handicap, or bracket formats. Track qualifying rounds and head-to-head matches separately. Log opponent names and scores for each match, see win/loss/tie results at a glance, and view detailed tournament stats including qualifying averages and match records.

COMPETE WITH FRIENDS
Head-to-head or multiplayer competitions, leaderboards for highest score and best average, side-by-side stat and achievement comparisons, and real-time challenge tracking from your home screen. Add bowling friends and league members with a simple friend code.

SHARE YOUR GAME
Share your series results with beautifully designed share cards — perfect for Instagram Stories and social media. Show off your scores, stats, and series breakdown in a clean branded layout.

LEVEL UP YOUR GAME
Every strike and spare earns XP. Watch your level grow and unlock challenging achievements — from your first turkey to 10,000 career strikes and spares. Unlock 50+ badges, track milestones with progress bars, and compare your progress with friends.

DEEP STATISTICS
• Filter stats by All Games, League, or Tournament
• Today and This Week stats right on your home screen
• Frame-by-frame performance with first ball distribution charts
• Single pin spare analysis — see which pins you pick up and which you leave
• Split detection and conversion tracking
• 10th frame breakdown and fill ball averages
• Track averages, consistency, and trends over time
• Analyze performance by equipment and oil pattern

YOUR DASHBOARD
Quick-access cards for recent games, series, challenges, and achievements. Today and This Week stats with inline tab switching. Active challenges with live scores and pending invites. Automatic series summary after your final league game. Quick game logging — all at a glance.

BUILT FOR iOS
Smooth animations, intuitive gestures, and seamless iPhone integration. Works fully offline and syncs automatically when you're back online.

KEY FEATURES:
• 3 scoring methods with equipment and oil pattern tracking
• Global Ladder — compete with bowlers worldwide
• Tournaments with qualifying and head-to-head support
• 6 multiplayer challenge types for up to 4 players
• Share series results to Instagram Stories and more
• XP system with levels and 50+ achievements with progress bars
• Split detection and frame performance stats
• Calendar with streak tracking
• Full offline support with automatic cloud sync

Download Bowling XP and start leveling up your game!

## Key features

- Score tracking (Frame, Pin, Final Score)
- Multiplayer challenges (6 game types)
- Tournament creation and management
- Leaderboards and friend comparisons
- XP and achievement system
- Deep statistical analysis
- Calendar and streak tracking

## Recent user reviews (3 of 3)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bowling-xp-score-keeper/id6749606374/reviews.md

### 4/5 — Split stats?

*2026-03-15*

Great app for tracking. How do I enter a split? My stats for splits still says 0/0.

### 4/5 — Looks great after trying all the ones out there

*2026-02-25*

Ever since LaneTalk put everything useful behind a paywall, I have been looking for something to replace it for myself and many of my teammates of 3 different leagues. After installing just about every possible score tracking app I felt this was the cleanest and most user friendly app that I tried. One tweak I think which could elevate this to the next level would be allowing you to add an image of your ball under the profile. It’s a small thing but would feel more polished.

The only issue I have had was when I used bogus game info to test how it worked and showed the data. The data seemed correct, but when removing the data I noticed some issues resetting the account to a brand new state and link to my apple account to save into my iCloud account. I have sent an email to the developer and eagerly awaiting his findings on this issue. 

I can see this easily being a 5-* app with minimal polish.

### 1/5 — App updated, all of my data lost😢

*2025-12-31*

After using this app for half the season, very satisfied with it UNTIL it updated and all of my data is lost! I would’ve liked to contact the developer to let them know about it but there doesn’t seem to be a way to do that so here I am in the Review section hoping for help…I’d give the app four stars but due to this issue I can only give one.

**Developer response:** Hi ScoMulie! I'm so sorry about this - I identified the bug that caused data loss during the 2.0 update and have since fixed it. In the latest version, I've implemented automatic local data backups, a built-in data recovery tool, and cloud sync so your games are always backed up both locally and in the cloud. These safeguards ensure this can never happen again.

If you haven't deleted and reinstalled the app, there's a chance your original data may still be recoverable. Please email me at mattandapps@gmail.com and I can walk you through the recovery steps. I truly apologize for this experience and hope you'll give the updated app another try!

## Frequently asked questions about Bowling XP

### How do I log my bowling scores in Bowling XP?

You can log scores by using the Frame Tracker, Pin Tracker, or by simply entering your final score. You can also add photos to your bowling balls and edit past games.

### What types of multiplayer challenges are available in Bowling XP?

Bowling XP offers 6 unique multiplayer challenge types: High Score, Strike Count, Open Frames, Score Total, Target Score, and Poker Hand. You can challenge up to 3 friends at once.

### Can I manage bowling tournaments with Bowling XP?

Yes, Bowling XP features a Tournament Mode where you can create and manage tournaments with scratch, handicap, or bracket formats. It allows tracking of qualifying rounds and head-to-head matches.

### How does Bowling XP help me improve my game?

The app provides a gamified experience where every strike and spare earns XP, allowing you to level up and unlock over 50 badges and achievements. Deep statistics also help analyze your performance.

### Does Bowling XP have ads?

No, Bowling XP is ad-free, allowing for an uninterrupted bowling experience.

### What devices is Bowling XP compatible with?

Bowling XP is designed for iOS devices, including iPhones and iPads.

### How often is Bowling XP updated?

The latest version, 2.7, was released on March 9, 2026, indicating regular updates to enhance features and performance.

### What is the user sentiment for Bowling XP?

Bowling XP has a high rating of 4.5 stars from 10 ratings, suggesting positive user sentiment.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.12 — 2026-08-21

EXPORT YOUR GAMES TO CSV
Send your bowling data to a spreadsheet from Settings or the Stats tab. Pick a time frame - this month, this year, all time, or a custom date range - then share or save the file. Opens cleanly in Excel, Numbers, and Google Sheets.

WEEKLY REPORT
Get a printable recap of your bowling week: scores, averages, strikes, spares, and game-by-game detail. Browse any past week, then share or print it as a PDF. Want a nudge? Turn on the optional Sunday evening reminder.

CHALLENGE SCOREBOARD ON THE HOME SCREEN
Tap any active challenge on the home screen to see full standings without digging through menus. In a Poker Hand challenge you'll see every player's cards laid out, each person's best five highlighted, and their hand named — "Full House, Aces over Kings." You can also see how many cards are left in the shared deck.

Strike counts, score totals, target scores and every other challenge type get live standings too, so you always know exactly where you stand mid-series. Your cards and scores now update the moment you log a game, so you can check between frames on the home screen.

FIXES
• Entering an opponent's score in a tournament no longer closes the game detail screen
• Sheets now open reliably in the scoring views
• Challenge progress no longer lags a game behind after you log a score

### 2.11 — 2026-07-28

Weekly Quests
Fresh challenges every week. Take on 3 rotating single-game goals like breaking 150, bowling a clean game, or landing a
turkey, and earn XP for each. Clear all three for a bonus.

Lane Numbers
Record the lane you bowled on (1–40) with each game. It shows up in your save summary and game history, so you can see how you play across different lanes. Lane stats coming soon.

Plus general improvements and polish under the hood.

### 2.10.1 — 2026-06-12

Bug fixes

• Fixed a bug that could stop a game from saving when it had the same score as another game in the same series.
• Fixed an issue where your ball notes, your default ball, and archived leagues could be lost after signing out and back in.
• Improved stability when viewing stats and editing saved games.

Thanks for bowling with us!

### 2.10 — 2026-06-10

Bowling ball catalog
Adding a ball is way easier now. Search a catalog of thousands of real bowling balls and tap to add yours — complete with the official product photo. Already have balls in your bag? We'll suggest matches so you can sync them to their official photos in a tap.

Weekly streaks
Keep your momentum going. Bowl at least once a week to build a streak, watch your flame grow, and earn new streak achievements at 3, 12, and 25 weeks. Tap the flame on your home screen to see your full streak progress and history.

Polish & fixes
• Calendars now start the week on Monday
• Better layouts on smaller phones (iPhone SE) and older iOS versions
• Ball photos now display reliably in your bag and the game-entry screen
• Fixed dark-mode visibility on some stat cards
• Smoother series scoring — no more stray save screen after your last series game
• A heads-up when your weekly streak is about to lapse

### 2.9 — 2026-06-02

We've been hard at work making it easier to track your game and dig into your stats.

• Redesigned Game History — your games are now grouped by month with clean, scannable per-game cards so you can find any session fast.
• Smarter Stats — see your spare conversion rate, open-frame counts, and which spare leaves give you trouble, plus new sorting to view your stats your way.
• New pin selection mode — mark either the pins you knocked down OR the pins left standing, whichever feels natural.
• Clearer XP — score bonuses are now labeled so you always know exactly where your XP comes from.
• Accuracy improvements & bug fixes — more accurate 10th-frame scoring, player level calculation, and series stats.

Thanks for bowling with us! Keep the feedback coming.

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