Comparison

Bowling Sim vs StrikeMaster Bowling

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

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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

About

StrikeMaster Bowling

Experience realistic 10-pin bowling with intuitive swipe controls. Customize your bowler, challenge friends in multiplayer, and master unique skill shots across diverse lanes. Compete in leagues and tournaments to become a bowling champion.

Highlights
  • One swipe bowling controls
  • Bowler customization
  • Online and local multiplayer
  • Skill shot challenges
  • Multiple leagues and tournaments
  • Diverse bowling lane environments
  • Unlockable bowling balls
Features
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Features: • ONE SWIPE BOWLING - gets you bowling Strikes in no time, but lets you develop skills to master the lanes • DESIGN YOUR BOWLER - select face type, hair, eye color, clothes and more to create your unique bowling character • MULTIPLAYER ACTION - take on the best, or your pals in online or local multiplayer matches and tournaments • SKILL SHOT CHALLENGES - 40+ hand-crafted special shots with pins in lines, pinball-style poppers, ramps and more • CHOOSE YOUR LEAGUE to play in Rookie, Amateur, Pro or Elite categories • 11 TOURNAMENT MODES to play, including Free Roll, Small is Beautiful, Strike Master Challenge and Risky Rumble • Control the speed, trajectory, and spin on your ball in one simple swipe to launch it down the lane • FOUR GAME MODES to get stuck into; Practice, Tournament, League and On-line • EIGHT AWESOME LANES to bowl from the glamour of Vegas to a submarine lane in an aquarium, a neon palace or even an alien invasion themed folly! • 125 BOWLING BALLS - from beautifully marbled, baseball and basketball like balls, and even those decorated with floral patterns, whorls, and fades • ACHIEVEMENTS to bag including ‘Millionaire’, ‘Elite Bowler’ and ‘Local Champ' • SAVE GAMES across devices with iCloud – climb up the leagues on multiple devices!

Screenshots

Bowling Sim4 screens
StrikeMaster Bowling4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Bowling Sim at none against StrikeMaster Bowling's 9. Bowling Sim also leads on review sentiment (80% vs 50%). StrikeMaster Bowling's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 days vs every 2 months). On price, rating 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. StrikeMaster Bowling sells 9 one-off in-app purchases. Bowling Sim asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Bowling Sim against 4.6 for StrikeMaster Bowling. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 444 and 1.5K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 80% of Bowling Sim's written reviews are positive against 50% of StrikeMaster Bowling's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Bowling Sim ships an update every 2 months, StrikeMaster Bowling every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Bowling Sim versus StrikeMaster Bowling: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBowling SimStrikeMaster Bowling
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (444 ratings)4.6 (1.5K ratings) — better
Positive reviews79.8% of reviews — better50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings4441.5K — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.010.3 — better
Further details — not scored
Size208 MB81 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperDmitriy RytikovRubicon Mobile Ltd

Customer experience

Bowling Sim

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

StrikeMaster Bowling

All ratings1,503 ratings
Positive89.6%
Neutral6.1%
Negative4.3%
Written reviews52 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral17.3%
Negative32.7%

User reviews

Bowling Sim

From 444 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Realistic bowling simulation
  • 🎨 Great graphics and visuals
  • 🎵 Relaxing background music
  • 🕹️ Intuitive and easy to play

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezes
  • 🛑 App no longer working after updates
  • 💤 Unresponsive controls
  • 🚫 Ads too intrusive

StrikeMaster Bowling

From 1.5K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🎳 Enjoyable bowling gameplay
  • 👍 Customizable avatars
  • 🎁 Bonus bowling ball rewards
  • 🎨 Vibrant graphics

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Inconsistent ball controls
  • 🧠 Overpowered AI opponents
  • 📺 Ad banner blocking score display
  • 🔌 Unreliable online functionality

Bugs and 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

StrikeMaster Bowling

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Scores not registering properly
  • Freezing and crashing issues
  • Matchmaking problems for online play

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add more bowling lanes and characters
  • Implement global online multiplayer
  • Allow camera/view customization
  • Introduce new ball types and customization
  • Add support for multiple languages

In-app purchases

None

Bowling Sim

No in-app purchases

9 purchases

StrikeMaster Bowling

One-time9
  • 10x Ball Bonuses$0.99
  • 10,000 Chips$1.99
  • GO PREMIUM$2.99
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  • 25,000 Chips$3.99
  • 45x Ball Bonuses$3.99
  • 50,000 Chips$4.99
  • 70x Ball Bonuses$4.99
  • Value Combo$4.99
  • Epic Combo$9.99

Questions

Is Bowling Sim free?
Bowling Sim is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is StrikeMaster Bowling free?
StrikeMaster Bowling is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Bowling Sim or StrikeMaster Bowling?
StrikeMaster Bowling is rated higher. Bowling Sim averages 4.5 out of 5 from 444 ratings, while StrikeMaster Bowling averages 4.6 from 1.5K ratings.
Do Bowling Sim or StrikeMaster Bowling have ads?
Bowling Sim shows ads; StrikeMaster Bowling does not.
Which is updated more often, Bowling Sim or StrikeMaster Bowling?
Bowling Sim ships an update every 2 months, and StrikeMaster Bowling every 3 days. Most recently, Bowling Sim was updated on October 14, 2026 and StrikeMaster Bowling on October 13, 2026.

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