Comparison

Bowling for TV vs Bowling Sim

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Bowling for TV

Experience realistic bowling on your iPhone with stunning graphics and physics. Challenge friends or aim for a perfect game with intuitive controls and endless gameplay. Master hooks, bounces, and other bowling tricks.

Highlights
  • Realistic physics and graphics
  • Multiplayer mode for up to four players
  • Master bowling tricks and techniques
  • Intuitive controls
  • Leaderboard challenges
  • Endless hours of gameplay
Features
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*** The #1 Bowling app for Apple TV is now on iPhone *** Get ready to bowl your way to victory with our realistic and addictive bowling game for iPhone! Play with up to four friends or challenge yourself to reach the magical 300. With stunning graphics and realistic physics, you'll feel like you're right there on the bowling alley, picking up those spares and strikes like a pro. Whether you're a seasoned bowler or just looking for a fun way to pass the time, our game has something for everyone. With intuitive controls and endless hours of gameplay, you'll be hooked in no time. So what are you waiting for? Download our bowling game now and get ready to roll your way to the top of the leaderboard. Just be warned, this game is so addictively fun, you may find yourself missing work, ignoring your friends, and losing sleep just to get in one more round. But hey, who needs sleep when you've got a perfect game to achieve, am I right? All the bowling tricks and moves are available. With simple controls and realistic spin, velocity and positioning you can master all the techniques, from hooks to bounces. Have fun!

About

Bowling Sim

Experience a highly realistic bowling simulation with authentic physics and oil-coated lanes. Choose from multiple game modes, including single player, local multiplayer, and AI opponents, with adjustable difficulty levels. Enjoy stunning graphics and track your progress with detailed statistics.

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

Screenshots

Bowling for TV4 screens
Bowling Sim4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Bowling Sim at 80% against Bowling for TV's 25%. Bowling Sim also leads on rating (4.5 vs 3.5) and in-app purchases (none vs 2). Bowling for TV's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Bowling for TV sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Bowling Sim asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Bowling Sim holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bowling Sim has 446 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 25% of Bowling for TV's written reviews are positive against 80% of Bowling Sim's.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Bowling for TV versus Bowling Sim: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBowling for TVBowling Sim
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.5 (6 ratings)4.5 (446 ratings) — better
Positive reviews25.0% of reviews79.8% of reviews — better
Number of ratings6446 — better
Update frequency—Every 2 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size78 MB208 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperInlovewith ABDmitriy Rytikov

Customer experience

Bowling for TV

All ratings6 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive25.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative75.0%

Bowling Sim

All ratings444 ratings
Positive86.9%
Neutral5.9%
Negative7.2%
Written reviews99 reviews
Positive79.8%
Neutral8.1%
Negative12.1%

Bugs and requests

Bowling for TV

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Bowling Sim

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

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

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Bowling for TV

Subscriptions1
  • Premium7 Days trial$4.997 Days
One-time1
  • Bowling Full Game with All Features$14.99
None

Bowling Sim

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Bowling for TV free?
Bowling for TV is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Bowling Sim free?
Bowling Sim is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Bowling for TV or Bowling Sim?
Bowling Sim is rated higher. Bowling for TV averages 3.5 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Bowling Sim averages 4.5 from 446 ratings.
Do Bowling for TV or Bowling Sim have ads?
Bowling Sim shows ads; Bowling for TV does not.

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