# DotsPop vs Bowling Pro

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: DotsPop at none against Bowling Pro's 9. DotsPop also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (4.8 vs 4.4). Bowling Pro's advantage is ratings volume (1.1K vs 5). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Bowling Pro sells 9 one-off in-app purchases. DotsPop asks for nothing beyond the download.

DotsPop holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bowling Pro has 1.1K ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of DotsPop's written reviews are positive against 76% of Bowling Pro's.

DotsPop ships an update every 9 days, Bowling Pro monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | DotsPop | Bowling Pro |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dotspop/id1293336161/reviews)** | [4.4 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bowling-pro-3d-strike-master/id1456914662/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 5 | **1.1K** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 75.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Monthly |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 41 MB | 273 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Georgi Zlatinov](https://appshunter.io/developer/923406673) | [Renown Entertainment](https://appshunter.io/developer/393190602) |

## What reviewers say

### DotsPop

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dotspop/id1293336161)

A simple yet addictive game where players tap dots matching the border color. Offers numerous engaging levels for a sensory pleasure experience.

**Highlights:** Tap dots matching border color, Simple and addictive gameplay, Many exciting levels, Pleasing sensory experience

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Bowling Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bowling-pro-3d-strike-master/id1456914662)

Experience realistic bowling with authentic physics and a vast collection of balls and pins. Compete solo on leaderboards or challenge friends in local multiplayer across unique, themed alleys. Enjoy quick games or full matches with customizable frame options.

**Highlights:** Realistic 3D bowling physics, Collect over 43 balls and pins, Unlock epic themed alleys, Pass & Play local multiplayer, Game Center leaderboards, 5 or 10 frame games

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Novice Gold Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| 4X Gold | $1.99 | one-time |
| Intermediate Gold Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| 2X Gold | $3.99 | one-time |
| Advanced Gold Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Upgrade | $9.99 | one-time |
| Pro Gold Pack | $19.99 | one-time |
| Champion Gold Pack | $49.99 | one-time |
| Master Key | $59.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun game
- 👍 Great bowling game
- 👍 Wonderful selection of bowling balls and pins
- 👍 Attention to detail is amazing
- 👍 Good graphics and animations

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Pins not bouncy enough
- 💰 Low gold per game, expensive items
- ⏱️ Feels slow, could be faster
- 🔍 Impossible to get a perfect game
- 📺 Too many ads, long unskippable ads

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes after logo screen
- Inconsistent physics, hard to control ball direction

**Requested features**

- Multiplayer mode
- Spare practice mode
- Camera behind the lane option
- Fix scoring issues
- Reduce cost of balls and lanes


## Frequently asked questions

### Is DotsPop free?

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

### Is Bowling Pro free?

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

### Which has better reviews, DotsPop or Bowling Pro?

DotsPop is rated higher. DotsPop averages 4.8 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Bowling Pro averages 4.4 from 1.1K ratings.

### Do DotsPop or Bowling Pro have ads?

Bowling Pro shows ads; DotsPop does not.

### Which is updated more often, DotsPop or Bowling Pro?

DotsPop ships an update every 9 days, and Bowling Pro monthly. Most recently, DotsPop was updated on October 16, 2026 and Bowling Pro on October 19, 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.*