Comparison

Bowling Sim vs Retro Ping Pong

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

Retro Ping Pong

Experience classic ping pong with a twist! This arcade game offers traditional gameplay alongside a chaotic 'Action Mode' featuring unique rules like gravity wells and multiballs. Play solo or challenge a friend in local multiplayer.

Highlights
  • Classic ping pong mode
  • Action mode with unique rules
  • Local multiplayer for two players
  • Three difficulty levels
  • Simple tap and drag controls
  • Score 7 points to win
Features
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It’s just a simple game of ping pong, right? Wait…there’s a cat in the way of the ball! You have a blaster! Where did these dodgeballs come from?! Voids are messing with the table’s gravitational field! In Retro Ping Pong’s Action mode, each round has a special rule that will totally change how the game is played. You can also enjoy the best version of the traditional game in classic mode, either by yourself or with a friend in local multiplayer. From Coolmath Games, this is the essential ping pong experience for anyone interested in retro or skill games. ———HOW TO PLAY RETRO PING PONG ▶ SELECT between a one or two player game ▶ CHOOSE between classic or action mode ▶ TEST your mettle across three difficulties: rookie, veteran, or ace ▶ TAP and drag on the right side of the screen to easily control your paddle ▶ SCORE 7 points to win! ———CLASSIC MODE Combine the tight skill-based gameplay of the classic arcade game with a retro ping pong aesthetic. Go up against a friend or the computer in three fine-tuned difficulties, and see how long you can last as the ball gets faster and faster. You’ll need 7 points to win, and once you master the controls you can test yourself in the game’s unique action mode. ———ACTION MODE Action mode is a brand new twist on classic ping pong, forcing you to quickly react to a changing environment and new custom rules each round. These rules can get seriously wacky and will change the gameplay completely. A few you might encounter include… ▶ Fireball - There’s a ring of fire in the center of the field. Every time the ball enters the ring, the ball gets hotter and hotter and moves faster and faster. ▶ Gravity Well - There are black holes on the court that mess with the gravitational field. ▶ Multiball - There’s more than one ball on the field. Make sure you don’t let either of them get past your paddle. ▶ Big Ball Little Paddles - The ball is huge, but the paddles are tiny. ▶ Don’t Hit the Kitty - There’s a cat on the court! If the ball gets past you or you hit the kitty you’ll lose the round. ▶ Blaster - You and your opponent both have blasters! Hit your opponent twice or get the ball past their paddle to score. …and even more! We don’t want to spoil the surprise, but get ready to switch up your playstyle with tons of unique rules, twists, win conditions, and easter eggs. HOW TO WIN AT PING PONG - Watch carefully for the ball’s different patterns. For example, balls that head down one side of the court will end up bouncing upwards when they’re served back to the other side. Place your paddle where it needs to be instead of racing the clock to get it there at all! PLAY FREE WITH A FRIEND - Two people can play Retro Ping Pong together on the same phone. Just control your paddle via either side of the phone to take each other on in an action-packed version of classic ping pong. ———ABOUT THE DEVELOPER Coolmath Games has been the definitive place to find learning, skill, and educational games since way back in 1997. We believe in highlighting and producing games with no violence and no mindless action, just a lot of challenges that will make you forget you’re getting a mental workout! We’re happy to report that we’ve convinced millions of people over the years that cool + math is an equation that makes sense.

Screenshots

Bowling Sim4 screens
Retro Ping Pong4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Retro Ping Pong at monthly against Bowling Sim's every 2 months. Retro Ping Pong also leads on ratings volume (1.4K vs 446) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, review sentiment 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Retro Ping Pong holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 446 and 1.4K respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 80% of Bowling Sim's written reviews are positive against 79% of Retro Ping Pong's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Bowling Sim ships an update every 2 months, Retro Ping Pong monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Bowling Sim versus Retro Ping Pong: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBowling SimRetro Ping Pong
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (446 ratings)4.7 (1.4K ratings) — better
Positive reviews79.8% of reviews — better78.6% of reviews
Number of ratings4461.4K — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsMonthly — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supportedAd-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.011.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size208 MB41 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperDmitriy RytikovCoolmath.com, LLC

Customer experience

Bowling Sim

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

Retro Ping Pong

All ratings1,406 ratings
Positive92.0%
Neutral4.5%
Negative3.6%
Written reviews42 reviews
Positive78.6%
Neutral4.8%
Negative16.7%

User reviews

Bowling Sim

From 446 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

Retro Ping Pong

From 1.4K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🎮 Fun game
  • 🎨 Looks great
  • 🕹️ Arcade mode is fun
  • 🕰️ Retro feel
  • 👍 Classic game

Room to improve

  • 🕰️ Gets boring after a while
  • 🔒 Requires internet
  • 🐛 Locks up on iOS
  • 🕹️ Action gets boring

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

Retro Ping Pong

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Blocked users before starting
  • No exit button

Requested features

3 requests
  • Add new games
  • Allow theme customization
  • Improve left-handed support

In-app purchases

None

Bowling Sim

No in-app purchases

None

Retro Ping Pong

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Bowling Sim free?
Bowling Sim is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Retro Ping Pong free?
Retro Ping Pong is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Bowling Sim or Retro Ping Pong?
Retro Ping Pong is rated higher. Bowling Sim averages 4.5 out of 5 from 446 ratings, while Retro Ping Pong averages 4.7 from 1.4K ratings.
Do Bowling Sim or Retro Ping Pong have ads?
Both Bowling Sim and Retro Ping Pong show ads.
Which is updated more often, Bowling Sim or Retro Ping Pong?
Bowling Sim ships an update every 2 months, and Retro Ping Pong monthly. Most recently, Bowling Sim was updated on October 29, 2026 and Retro Ping Pong on October 30, 2026.

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