# Bowling Calculator vs LaneTrax

The clearest difference is rating: LaneTrax at 4.8 against Bowling Calculator's 3.6. LaneTrax also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 53 months) and ratings volume (657 vs 45). Bowling Calculator's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 8) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 18.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. LaneTrax sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Bowling Calculator asks for nothing beyond the download.

LaneTrax holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: LaneTrax has 657 ratings behind it against 45, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of Bowling Calculator's written reviews are positive against 65% of LaneTrax's.

Bowling Calculator ships an update every 53 months, LaneTrax fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bowling Calculator | LaneTrax |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.6 (45 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bowling-calculator/id1219153440/reviews) | **[4.8 (657 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lanetrax/id6475736816/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 45 | **657** |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | **64.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 53 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | — | **#121** |
| Size | 14 MB | 180 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Collin Mistr](https://appshunter.io/developer/1219153439) | [LaneTrax Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1725020204) |

## What reviewers say

### Bowling Calculator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bowling-calculator/id1219153440)

Easily score your bowling games with this straightforward application. Quickly enter scores frame by frame and see your total calculated instantly. Save and reload your games for later review.

**Highlights:** Easy score entry, On-the-fly total calculation, Save and load games, Simple interface, Supports iPhone and iPod

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### LaneTrax

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lanetrax/id6475736816)

**Currently charting:** #121 Top Grossing · Sports (US App Store)

This app provides professional-level bowling analytics directly on your smartphone. Record every shot, visualize ball trajectory and speed in real-time, and generate detailed performance reports. Analyze trends over time to improve your game, all with just your phone and a tripod.

**Highlights:** Record every shot, Real-time trajectory visualization, Generate PDF reports, Analyze shot-by-shot data, Lightweight and portable setup, Track speed and rev rate

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Annually | $89.99 | per year |
| Annually | $89.99 | per year |
| Annually | $89.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great statistics
- 👍 Good app for serious bowlers
- 👍 Useful for those without access to Specto

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤔 Unclear subscription pricing
- 🐛 Issues with lane/foul line detection
- 🐛 Frequent disconnections
- 💰 Expensive subscription cost

**Reported bugs**

- Invalid server response when connecting USBC info
- Difficulty getting the app to work properly

**Requested features**

- Team mode to track others' stats
- Ability to remove shots for misreads
- Scoring tracking


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bowling Calculator free?

Bowling Calculator is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is LaneTrax free?

LaneTrax is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Bowling Calculator or LaneTrax?

LaneTrax is rated higher. Bowling Calculator averages 3.6 out of 5 from 45 ratings, while LaneTrax averages 4.8 from 657 ratings.

### Do Bowling Calculator or LaneTrax have ads?

Neither Bowling Calculator nor LaneTrax shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Bowling Calculator or LaneTrax?

Bowling Calculator ships an update every 53 months, and LaneTrax fortnightly. Most recently, Bowling Calculator was updated on October 20, 2026 and LaneTrax on October 27, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*