# DONUT BOX vs Bowling Game

The clearest difference is rating: Bowling Game at 5.0 against DONUT BOX's 3.9. DONUT BOX's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 5 months) and ratings volume (16 vs 2). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. DONUT BOX sells 9 one-off in-app purchases and Bowling Game sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Bowling Game holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: DONUT BOX has 16 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

DONUT BOX ships an update weekly, Bowling Game every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and September 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | DONUT BOX | Bowling Game |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.9 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/donut-box/id1409349352/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bowling-game-strike/id6462672739/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **16** | 2 |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 5 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 48 MB | 97 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Erdi Kanik](https://appshunter.io/developer/633270074) | [Hiren Gabani](https://appshunter.io/developer/1637021300) |

## What reviewers say

### DONUT BOX

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/donut-box/id1409349352)

A casual mobile game where players drop cube sugar into a glass to reach a desired number. Compete with friends to achieve the highest level and enjoy a fun experience.

**Highlights:** Cube sugar dropping gameplay, Level progression system, High score challenges, Simple tap controls, Suitable for all ages

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Red Background Color | $0.99 | one-time |
| Silver Background Color | $0.99 | one-time |
| Brown Background Color | $0.99 | one-time |
| Yellow Background Color | $0.99 | one-time |
| Green Background Color | $0.99 | one-time |
| Orange Background Color | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| SMART BOX | $1.99 | one-time |
| Eggs | $1.99 | one-time |


### Bowling Game

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bowling-game-strike/id6462672739)

Experience realistic 3D bowling alleys and compete against players worldwide. Flick your finger to throw the ball, swipe for spin, and aim to knock down pins. Enjoy multiplayer matches or a solo campaign with customizable balls.

**Highlights:** Realistic 3D bowling alleys, Global multiplayer matches, Finger flick controls, Swipe for ball spin, Customizable player balls, Campaign journey mode

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Hot Pack (500 Coins) | $0.99 | one-time |
| 2000 Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| Mega Pack (6000 Coins) | $2.99 | one-time |
| 3500 Coins | $2.99 | one-time |
| Remove all Ads | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is DONUT BOX free?

DONUT BOX is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Bowling Game free?

Bowling Game is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, DONUT BOX or Bowling Game?

Bowling Game is rated higher. DONUT BOX averages 3.9 out of 5 from 16 ratings, while Bowling Game averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do DONUT BOX or Bowling Game have ads?

Both DONUT BOX and Bowling Game show ads.

### Which is updated more often, DONUT BOX or Bowling Game?

DONUT BOX ships an update weekly, and Bowling Game every 5 months. Most recently, DONUT BOX was updated on October 3, 2026 and Bowling Game on September 16, 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.*