# Bowling Sim vs Shuffleboard Master

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Bowling Sim at none against Shuffleboard Master's 2. Bowling Sim also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 11 months). Shuffleboard Master's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (2.5K vs 444). On price, rating, review sentiment and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Shuffleboard Master sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Bowling Sim asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Bowling Sim against 4.6 for Shuffleboard Master. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Shuffleboard Master has 2.5K ratings behind it against 444, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 80% of Bowling Sim's written reviews are positive against 77% of Shuffleboard Master's.

Bowling Sim ships an update every 2 months, Shuffleboard Master every 11 months. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bowling Sim | Shuffleboard Master |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (444 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bowling-sim/id1308372566/reviews) | **[4.6 (2.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shuffleboard-master/id1427860803/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 444 | **2.5K** |
| Positive reviews | **79.8% of reviews** | 76.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 11 months |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 208 MB | 58 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Dmitriy Rytikov](https://appshunter.io/developer/1218384309) | [Funnerware](https://appshunter.io/developer/674121296) |

## What reviewers say

### Bowling Sim

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bowling-sim/id1308372566)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

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


### Shuffleboard Master

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shuffleboard-master/id1427860803)

Experience a realistic 3D simulation of shuffleboard. Master your puck control against seven AI difficulty levels or challenge a friend in local multiplayer. Unlock fun power-ups and enjoy strategic gameplay.

**Highlights:** Realistic 3D shuffleboard simulation, 7 AI opponent levels, 2-player local multiplayer, Motion Streaks, Homing Pucks, Instant Replay

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Stylish Pucks | $1.99 | one-time |
| Master Level Opponents | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 👍 Realistic and challenging experience
- 🎨 Beautiful and polished graphics
- 🔒 No intrusive ads

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inaccurate puck physics and scoring
- 🤖 Overpowered AI opponent
- 💰 Paywall to access higher levels
- 🕹️ Difficult controls and aiming

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezes or crashes occasionally
- Puck sometimes gets stuck on the edges
- Scoring not properly tallied in some cases

**Requested features**

- Multiplayer mode to play against friends
- More customization options for the game
- Ability to adjust difficulty settings
- Scoring system that matches real-world shuffleboard rules


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bowling Sim free?

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

### Is Shuffleboard Master free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Bowling Sim or Shuffleboard Master?

Shuffleboard Master is rated higher. Bowling Sim averages 4.5 out of 5 from 444 ratings, while Shuffleboard Master averages 4.6 from 2.5K ratings.

### Do Bowling Sim or Shuffleboard Master have ads?

Bowling Sim shows ads; Shuffleboard Master does not.

### Which is updated more often, Bowling Sim or Shuffleboard Master?

Bowling Sim ships an update every 2 months, and Shuffleboard Master every 11 months. Most recently, Bowling Sim was updated on September 18, 2026 and Shuffleboard Master on September 26, 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.*