Comparison

Kegel Pattern Library vs Hoshii

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

Head to head
About

Kegel Pattern Library

Browse and view bowling lane patterns directly from your mobile device. Transmit these patterns to compatible Kegel Lane Machines wirelessly. Requires specific hardware for pattern transmission.

Highlights
  • Browse lane patterns
  • View lane patterns
  • Transmit patterns wirelessly
  • Compatible with specific Kegel machines
  • Mobile pattern management
Features
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Introducing the Kegel Pattern Library! Browse and view lane patterns and transmit them to your compatible Kegel Lane Machine right from your phone or tablet! NOTE: You must have a compatible lane machine (IKON, IKON Walker, Flex, Flex Walker) with the Wi-Fi connectivity kit installed and configured in order to transmit patterns.

About

Hoshii

Easily create and share wish lists from any website without needing an account. This app simplifies gift-giving by allowing users to add items, rank priorities, and prevent duplicate gifts. It supports multiple languages and offers customization options for a personalized experience.

Highlights
  • Create and share wish lists
  • Add items from any website
  • Rank gift ideas by priority
  • Mark items as purchased
  • No login required option
  • Supports 12 languages
  • Customizable interface
Features
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A simple, free way to create and share your ideas from any site, securely and easily. Easy Hoshii provides an easy way to share wish lists with friends and family. Create and share wish lists for birthdays, holidays, weddings, baby showers, special occasions, and celebrations. Hoshii takes the stress out of gift giving – for both the giver and the receiver. No more wasted time and money on gifts that aren’t the right fit. No Login Needed With Hoshii, there’s no need for a login – unless you want it. Simply open the app, add your list, and share it. The same goes for the recipients of your list. Viewers simply tap the link you've shared to see your items. However, if you would like to access and edit your lists across multiple platforms (e.g., on your phone, computer, and tablet), simply create a login with your Google or Apple account. How Hoshii Works With Hoshii, add specific items to your list from any site and our system will automatically pull in the website, photo, and price from supported marketplaces. You can also add more information, such as size or color, into the description field. There’s even an option to simply add “Ideas” to your list - in case there isn't a link for what you want. Once you’ve created your list, you may rank your gift ideas by priority. This gives your list viewer an idea of how much you really want that item. So, if the orange fluffy rug is top priority, you can let your gift givers know! Your list viewer can select items from your list, purchase them from the various sites, and then mark them as purchased in the app. 12 Languages! Hoshii is available in 12 languages: • Bengali • Cantonese • English • French • German • Hindi • Italian • Japanese • Mandarin • Russian • Spanish • Tamil Features and Benefits • Keep a running tally of your wish list to share with friends and family • Add items to your list from any website • Create a login, or not: Hoshii enables you to edit your list either way, but make sure to link your Google or Apple account to edit from multiple devices • Gift givers mark gifts as purchased to remove them from the list • Avoid getting/giving gifts that are not wanted or needed • Rank gift ideas by priority • A simple user interface enables anyone to access your list In a Nutshell • A simple interface to create and share wish lists • Customize colors in the app to suit your personal style: choose from seven colors plus add a gradient or go with the dark mode for a more dramatic view • Create your list, then, simply share it with others for viewing • Sort your list by price, priority, or date item was added • Avoid duplicate gifts • Hoshii works on any device • Internet connection required Start Wishing! Everyone loves to give gifts that are wanted or needed, Hoshii makes it easy for you and your gift givers. No more worrying about what you want, or resorting to cash or gift cards, unless, of course, that’s what you want. The choice is yours. If you have any questions or issues with Hoshii, simply note your comment on the “Report an Issue” section.

Screenshots

Kegel Pattern Library4 screens
Hoshii4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Hoshii at 100% against Kegel Pattern Library's 25%. Hoshii also leads on rating (5.0 vs 2.6) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 5 months). Kegel Pattern Library's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Hoshii holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 4 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 25% of Kegel Pattern Library's written reviews are positive against 100% of Hoshii's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Kegel Pattern Library ships an update every 5 months, Hoshii every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Kegel Pattern Library versus Hoshii: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKegel Pattern LibraryHoshii
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.6 (5 ratings)5.0 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews25.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings5 — better4
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size143 MB53 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKegel LLCHoshii Limited

Customer experience

Kegel Pattern Library

All ratings5 ratings
Positive40.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative60.0%
Written reviews12 reviews
Positive25.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative75.0%

Hoshii

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Kegel Pattern Library

No in-app purchases

None

Hoshii

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Kegel Pattern Library free?
Kegel Pattern Library is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Hoshii free?
Hoshii is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Kegel Pattern Library or Hoshii?
Hoshii is rated higher. Kegel Pattern Library averages 2.6 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Hoshii averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.
Do Kegel Pattern Library or Hoshii have ads?
Neither Kegel Pattern Library nor Hoshii shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Kegel Pattern Library or Hoshii?
Kegel Pattern Library ships an update every 5 months, and Hoshii every 2 months. Most recently, Kegel Pattern Library was updated on November 2, 2026 and Hoshii on November 4, 2026.

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