# Bowling Sim vs Golf Strike

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.

Both are free to download. Golf Strike sells 17 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 4.5 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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bowling Sim | Golf Strike |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (445 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bowling-sim/id1308372566/reviews) | **[4.5 (12K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/golf-strike/id1505228361/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 445 | **12K** |
| Positive reviews | **79.8% of reviews** | 18.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 208 MB | 229 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Dmitriy Rytikov](https://appshunter.io/developer/1218384309) | [Miniclip SA](https://appshunter.io/developer/337457683) |

## 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


### Golf Strike

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/golf-strike/id1505228361)

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

**In-app purchases (17)**

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

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

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


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*