Comparison

Bowling Sim vs Golf Strike

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

Head to head
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

Golf Strike

Compete against real players worldwide in this intuitive golf game. Master different game modes like multiplayer matches, duels, and tournaments. Upgrade your equipment and courses to build your golf career and enjoy stunning global courses.

Highlights
  • Multiplayer golf matches
  • 1v1 duels
  • Weekend tournaments
  • Lucky shot challenges
  • Golf equipment customization
  • Realistic shot mechanics
  • Global course variety
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It's time to tee off! Get your golf equipment ready, get to the course and challenge real players from around the world! Get in the hole with the least number of shots and win your match, have fun with your friends with Golf Strike's fun & intuitive golf gameplay. MANY DIFFERENT WAYS TO GOLF • Play Golf: join 6 players matches against other players from around the world • Duel: take part in 1v1 head to head single-hole matches • Tournament: play during the weekend 9 or 18-holes rounds, reach the top of the leaderboard and win exclusive prizes • Lucky shot: test your accuracy with this single golf shot, great rewards are waiting for you. Hole in one! FUN GOLF SIMULATION • Equip your golf bag with the right clubs and balls for every course • Choose the best shot to approach the green. Select the distance, adjust the power, add some curve, take the wind into account and add some spin to place the golf ball exactly where you want • Read the green slopes and send your putt in the hole! CREATE YOUR GOLF CAREER • Gain access to advanced golf tours and unlock the advanced courses • Win games and receive rewards that help you improve your golf clubs and balls • Improve your skills and put them to the test on the different stages GOLF IS A SOCIABLE SPORT • Play with up to 5 of your Facebook friends in the same match • Compete in the weekly friends leaderboard and see who's best • Send your friends gifts or request their help when you need it TAKE A WALK ON THE GOLF COURSE • Enjoy the variety of Golf courses from all around the world, rendered in high quality graphics • Play on various environments, from the woods of France to the coast of California, passing through the Lake Garda in Italy or the desert of Arizona Come and join the Golf Strike tournament! Download this pvp golf game on mobile – get Golf Strike NOW! This game needs an internet connection to play. This game includes optional in-game purchases (includes random items).

Screenshots

Bowling Sim4 screens
Golf Strike4 screens

Verdict

The call

Bowling Sim and Golf Strike both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 80% of Bowling Sim's written reviews are positive against 19% of Golf Strike's. Bowling Sim also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 17). Golf Strike's advantage is ratings volume (12K vs 445). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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. Golf Strike sells 17 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 4.5 for Golf Strike. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Golf Strike has 12K ratings behind it against 445, 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 19% of Golf Strike's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Bowling Sim ships an update every 2 months, Golf Strike every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Bowling Sim versus Golf Strike: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBowling SimGolf Strike
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (445 ratings)4.5 (12K ratings) — better
Positive reviews79.8% of reviews — better18.5% of reviews
Number of ratings44512K — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 3 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size208 MB229 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperDmitriy RytikovMiniclip SA

Customer experience

Bowling Sim

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

Golf Strike

All ratings12,148 ratings
Positive87.9%
Neutral6.0%
Negative6.1%
Written reviews448 reviews
Positive18.5%
Neutral18.3%
Negative63.2%

User reviews

Bowling Sim

From 445 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

Golf Strike

From 12K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Fun and easy to play
  • ⏱️ Quick games
  • 🎨 Good graphics and gameplay
  • 🤝 Multiplayer feature

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and disconnections
  • 💰 Loss of coins due to crashes
  • 🔌 Unstable connection issues
  • 🤖 Potential cheating/bots

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

Golf Strike

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Sudden disconnections during games
  • Incorrect scoring/game outcomes
  • Freezing and crashing issues
  • Disappearing coins and gems

Requested features

4 requests
  • Ability to rejoin games after disconnections
  • Refund of coins lost due to crashes
  • Spectate mode to watch friends
  • Improved server stability and reliability

In-app purchases

None

Bowling Sim

No in-app purchases

17 purchases

Golf Strike

One-time17
  • Mega Clubs Deal 1$0.99
  • A Bunch Of Coins$1.99
  • A Bunch Of Gems$1.99
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  • Golden Lucky Shot$1.99
  • Golfers’ Choice Deal 1$1.99
  • Golf Lovers Deal 1$2.99
  • Mega Clubs Deal 16$4.99
  • A Pile Of Coins$4.99
  • A Pile Of Gems$4.99
  • Mega Clubs Deal 13$4.99
  • Golfers’ Choice Deal 13$5.99
  • True Champions Deal 4$6.99
  • A Bag Of Coins$9.99
  • A Bag Of Gems$9.99
  • Golf Pass$9.99
  • A Locker Of Coins$19.99
  • A Locker Of Gems$19.99

Questions

Is Bowling Sim free?
Bowling Sim is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Golf Strike free?
Golf Strike is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Bowling Sim or Golf Strike?
Golf Strike is rated higher. Bowling Sim averages 4.5 out of 5 from 445 ratings, while Golf Strike averages 4.5 from 12K ratings.
Do Bowling Sim or Golf Strike have ads?
Both Bowling Sim and Golf Strike show ads.
Which is updated more often, Bowling Sim or Golf Strike?
Bowling Sim ships an update every 2 months, and Golf Strike every 3 months. Most recently, Bowling Sim was updated on October 24, 2026 and Golf Strike on October 26, 2026.

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