# Spark Journal 2026 — Bowling Analytics

> Bowling Analytics (iPhone/iPad app by James Allen Kirker.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spark-journal-2026/id6762402230 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [James Allen Kirker](https://appshunter.io/developer/1818658566)
- Category: Sports, Education
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 18.0 · 59 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-04-27
- Data updated: 2026-08-27
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spark-journal-2026/id6762402230/reviews.md

## What is Spark Journal 2026?

Spark Journal Mobile is a compact performance toolkit designed to help bowlers make better decisions using real data from their own game play.

By tracking your games, equipment, lane conditions, oil patterns, and personal notes, Spark Journal turns your iPhone into a small reasoning engine—helping you recognize trends, understand adjustments, and improve consistency over time.

Spark Journal includes the option to preload over 30 of the most popular 2025 oil patterns during setup. After that, you can enter your complete bowling ball inventory and start creating events such as a tournament or weekly league.

Use your iPhone for fast, in-the-moment data collection during league or competition.
Use your Mac for a full desktop workspace where you can review trends, compare sessions, and analyze long-term decision making.
Use your iPad for the best of both worlds, with flexible mobility and a larger visual layout for deeper reflection.

As you log more games, Spark Journal builds a personalized record of your decisions, your ball motion notes, and your lane interpretations—helping you refine your process for future competition.

What You Get
Free download with optional demo mode and optional trial
Full access to all published features even during the trial period
Sync data securely between iPhone/iPad and Mac

Backup and restore your data anytime
Frequent updates and ongoing improvements
Future upgrades aligned with the long-term Spark Journal vision
Demo mode is available so you can explore Spark Journal before subscribing.

Privacy and Data
Your bowling data is stored locally on your device by default.
You control when and how your information is synced. If you choose to connect with Spark Journal Desktop, your data transfers directly and securely between your devices.

Spark Journal Mobile is built for bowlers who want to think deeper about their game—using data, observation, and reasoning to make smarter adjustments on the lanes.

Privacy Policy: https://spark-journal.com/privacy
Terms of Service (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Spark Journal IOS 2026 | $79.99 | one-time |



## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2026.8.27 (111) — 2026-08-26

Added more metadata for known bowling centers. Expanded Braxton's knowledge of Bowling Balls and Oil Patterns. Researched Lane Oil Machines and Lane Conditioners, and created a centralized system for storing the metadata. I updated the iPhone photos, but I forgot my iPad Mini and didn't update the iPad photos.

### 2026.7.4 (110) — 2026-07-06

Fixed the minus button on good shots left lane

### 2026.6.22 (109) — 2026-06-23

A color change and unified UI design for both IOS and Android. Now both versions speak the same visual language, not being IOS or Android looking.

### 2026.6.9 (106) — 2026-06-09

Same as Build 2026.6.8 (105), only 2 bugs discovered that was missed and corrected now. A bug where editing a game deletes the game. A bug in Data Sync from Mac to Phone in how PDF Documents are transferred and the state flag marking complete.

### 2026.6.8 (105) — 2026-06-09

Spark Journal now support Event location maps and directions, and Event notifications on the Lock Screen.

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## More apps by James Allen Kirker

- [Spark Journal](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spark-journal/id6751783790)

All apps by James Allen Kirker: https://appshunter.io/developer/1818658566

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