# PBA® Bowling Challenge — Bowl! Strike! 3D Sport Arcade!

> Realistic 3D bowling simulation with career and multiplayer modes. (iPhone/iPad app by Concrete Software, Inc..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pba-bowling-challenge/id657459418 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Concrete Software, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/290886370)
- Category: Games, Entertainment, Casual, Sports
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.70/5 from 130,562 App Store ratings · 533 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 13.0 · 143 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2013-11-05
- Data updated: 2026-08-29
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pba-bowling-challenge/id657459418/reviews.md

## What is PBA® Bowling Challenge?

Rise through the ranks against 24 of the PBA’s best bowlers as you compete for a variety of regional and national championship trophies. Starting in a local alley with a scuffed up 12 lb ball, you’ll hone your skills against bowling legends on your way to competing in the Tournament of Champions! 

Start a career or bowl a quick game!

Career mode is at the heart of PBA Bowling Challenge, but if you’d rather just lace up and take to the lanes, we’ve got you covered. Choose from a wide variety of opponents and locations and unlock even more content in Career Mode! 

Online Multiplayer Action!

Bowl against your friends in real-time, one-on-one multiplayer matches! Powered by Game Center services, multiplayer mode lets you invite your friends or get matched against a random opponent!

Bowl against the best!

How do you think you’d fare against the cool confidence and pin-point accuracy of Walter Ray Williams, Jr. or the brash power stroke of Pete Weber? How would your scores stand up against the high spin and smooth release of Norm Duke or the high cranking backswing of Tommy Jones? Based on actual statistics that track their power, hook, and control, PBA Bowling Challenge strives to accurately recreate the skill and style of the top bowlers in the sport today.

Features Include:

- Quickplay, Multiplayer, and Career modes!
- Dozens of PBA Tournaments!
- Bowl against 24 of the best PBA bowlers!
- Over 100 different bowling balls with unique stats!
- Leaderboards and Achievements.
- Bonus challenges in every tournament!
- Split Balls, Bomb Balls, and more!

## Key features

- Career mode
- Real-time multiplayer
- Compete against 24 PBA bowlers
- Over 100 bowling balls
- Dozens of PBA tournaments
- Leaderboards and achievements

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| DNA Bundle | $4.99 | one-time |
| Paragon Pearl Bundle | $4.99 | one-time |
| Black Widow 3.0 Bundle | $4.99 | one-time |
| Black Widow 2.0 Bundle | $4.99 | one-time |
| Lonely Pin Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Pin Party Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Plenty of Pins Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Pile of Pins Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Pin Island Pack | $14.99 | one-time |
| Pin Freighter Pack | $24.99 | one-time |
| Pin Party Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Plenty of Pins Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Pile of Pins Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Pin Freighter Pack | $19.99 | one-time |
| Dark Side Bundle | $4.99 | one-time |
| Hypnotize Bundle | $4.99 | one-time |
| Weber Bundle | $4.99 | one-time |
| Venom Shock Bundle | $4.99 | one-time |


## Chart rankings

- #204 in Top Free · Sports (US App Store)
- #159 in Top Grossing · Sports (US App Store)

## What do users think of PBA® Bowling Challenge?

Overall sentiment: mixed

**Pros**

- ⭐ Best game for stress
- ⭐ Fun and challenging gameplay
- ⭐ Realistic bowling experience
- ⭐ Great graphics and sound effects
- ⭐ Variety of venues and features

**Cons**

- 🙄 Excessive ads and in-app purchases
- 🤔 Tournaments feel rigged at times
- 😒 Progression is too grindy
- 🤯 Frequent bugs and crashes
- 🤬 Loss of progress and saved data

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Game freezes after watching ads
- Progress and stats randomly reset
- Multiplayer matchmaking issues
- Inconsistent ball behavior and glitches

**Most requested features**

- Instant replay and save clip feature
- Point difference counter
- One ball roll-off for tied games
- Option to disable crowd noise
- More realistic ball physics and behavior

## Recent user reviews (10 of 533)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pba-bowling-challenge/id657459418/reviews.md

### 5/5 — i like game

*2026-08-17, version 3.22.0*

it good

### 5/5 — Best Bowling Experience Ever

*2026-07-30, version 3.22.0*

The only downside to this game is that the iOS version hasn’t been updated in 9 months. That one fix would make my day

### 1/5 — Adds

*2026-07-24, version 3.22.0*

This app is “Add Central”. You’ll spend more time watching adds than actually playing.

### 5/5 — Very, very good!

*2026-07-23, version 3.22.0*

Really fun game! Bowling has been my favourite sport for a very long time, and this app is just as good as bowling in real life. I have thrown many perfect games and there are very few adverts, if not none. Highly recommended.

### 1/5 — Really

*2026-07-15, version 3.22.0*

I know yall don’t read these reviews but here it goes I mean I hit strikes and the next frame I hit the pins like I did for the strike and no strike I mean I guess I have to bowl a perfect game just to win a tournament bc I bowl a game where I have strikes and spares but I come in 10th place I mean come on and another thing please I beg of you get rid of all the ads I mean after every single game that’s annoying nobody should have to pay to get rid of all the ads I mean a few ads is fine but not after every single game

### 3/5 — Not every pro bowler is listed

*2026-07-12, version 3.22.0*

It says that you can bowl against the women’s PBA bowlers but when I go to the practice screen it only show the men bowlers not the women’s pwba bowlers

### 4/5 — Really

*2026-07-11, version 3.22.0*

If you really want a better review then take away all the cheating giving strikes only when y’all want us to have them and get rid of the dang ads u have so
Many ads after each game there’s ads get rid of that please

### 4/5 — Not bad but could be amazing

*2026-07-02, version 3.22.0*

Good game but I can only bowl 1 game,it takes a lot of energy and takes so long to replenish

### 1/5 — Ads after every single game

*2026-06-04, version 3.22.0*

When i first started playing this game i not once watched an ad for a very long time and now its every single game. Its absolutely ruined the game for me and likely other people.

### 3/5 — To many ads

*2026-05-27, version 3.22.0*

This is a great game, but there are too Many ads. I understand that’s how they make money, but a lot of the ads are buggy and won’t let you exit out them to get back to the game itself. If the developers can correct this issue, it’ll be a 5 star game.

## Frequently asked questions about PBA® Bowling Challenge

### What is PBA Bowling Challenge?

PBA Bowling Challenge is a 3D sports arcade game that allows players to compete in bowling matches against professional PBA bowlers. It features career mode, quick play, and real-time online multiplayer against friends or random opponents.

### What are the main game modes?

The app offers three main modes: Career mode, where you progress through tournaments and championships; Quickplay, for a fast game; and Online Multiplayer, for real-time matches against other players.

### How does the game simulate professional bowlers?

The game aims to recreate the skill and style of top PBA bowlers by using actual statistics for their power, hook, and control. You'll face legendary bowlers like Walter Ray Williams, Jr. and Pete Weber.

### Can I play with friends?

Yes, the app features online multiplayer powered by Game Center services, allowing you to invite friends for one-on-one matches or be matched against a random opponent in real-time.

### What kind of bowling balls can I use?

There are over 100 different bowling balls available, each with unique stats. You can unlock more content, including new balls, as you progress through Career Mode.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 3.22.0 — 2025-10-13

Strike! The new PBA Bowling Challenge v3.22.0 update is now available for you to take a shot at:

- Resolved an issue with ads appearing at incorrect times.

Got an idea you want to pass off to the alley's team? Email us at support@concretesoftware.com

### 3.21.3 — 2025-10-06

Strike! The new PBA Bowling Challenge v3.21.3 update is now available for you to take a shot at:

- Resolved issues with crashing throughout the app.

Got an idea you want to pass off to the alley's team? Email us at support@concretesoftware.com

### 3.21.2 — 2025-09-25

Strike! The new PBA Bowling Challenge v3.21.2 update is now available for you to take a shot at:

- Update to Support Tickets.

Got an idea you want to pass off to the alley's team? Email us at support@concretesoftware.com

### 3.21.1 — 2025-09-23

Strike! The new PBA Bowling Challenge v3.21.1 update is now available for you to take a shot at:

- Resolved an issue where some players experienced a crash when starting the app.

Got an idea you want to pass off to the alley's team? Email us at support@concretesoftware.com

### 3.21.0 — 2025-08-18

Strike! The new PBA Bowling Challenge v3.21.0 update is now available for you to take a shot at:

- Resolved an issue where the Promotional Tournament button didn't function.

Got an idea you want to pass off to the alley's team? Email us at support@concretesoftware.com

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