Comparison

Bowl Tracker vs Spare Me Lite

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

Head to head
About

Bowl Tracker

Features
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The following will explain how to use this app to keep score for you. The app is designed for a 3 game series. If you only bowl one game that is fine. If you bowl more than 3 games, you will have to Reset the Series to restart score entry. At the end of completing your 3 game series, you will be prompted if you want to see the series summary detailing the frame by frame detail and you also have the option to save, email or message your series results. In the Series summary view, tap on a frame to see the pin count. This will illustrate the pins that you had to pick up on a non strike shot, and if you had an open frame, it will indicate the pins picked up and pins left standing. The key to scoring with this app is to remember you are only selecting pins left on your first ball and then select pins you have picked up on your second ball or tapping the spare "/" will understand you have picked up the remaining pins. To score: - Strike : Tap the strike button "X" for your first ball - Spare : Tap the pins you have left on the first ball and tap Ball 1, then tap the spare button "/" - Open : Tap the pins you have left on the first ball and tap Ball 1, then tap the pins you picked up on your second ball that did not result in a spare, then tap the "Open" button. To reset: - A frame : Select the Reset button in the upper right corner, then select Reset Last Frame from the list. - A game : Select the Reset button in the upper right corner, then select Reset Current Game from the list. - A series : Select the Reset button in the upper right corner, then select Reset Current Series from the list. Thank you for downloading and using this app and I hope it helps you keep score. Enjoy !

About

Spare Me Lite

This app helps bowlers track their scores and analyze their performance to improve. It offers detailed statistics on strikes, spares, and pin conversions, along with a ball speed calculator. Users can manage practice sessions and leagues, with options for cloud backups and data transfer.

Highlights
  • Score keeping
  • Strike and spare tracking
  • Ball speed calculator
  • Pins left standing stats
  • Sortable score results
  • Database backup
  • Data transfer
Features
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Spare Me Lite is a bowling score keeper, tracker and statistical reporting tool, that will reveal patterns within your game for scoring improvements leading to greater enjoyment on the lanes. The app is easy to use and only requires minimal set up before you're up and running. Score keeping is as simple as keying in first ball count and pins left on the deck. Once your game is completed, save score and then dig into the details. Enter as many bowlers, leagues and practice sessions as desired and track each independently or combined. With Spare Me Lite, only one bowler can be scored at a time. For multiple bowler scoring (teams), Bowling ball targeting (3 point targeting and various other targeting methods), Baker Scoring and League Secretary, please check out the full version of Spare Me. The database engine supporting the app is robust, expandable and portable, which allows for unique analytics, future functionality, extensive history and operational recovery (backups and restores). Spare Me Lite includes: - Score keeping - Strike, spare, open, split and pin conversation rates - Ball speed calculator - Pins left standing stats for 7 and 8 first ball open frames - Sortable score results by bowler, league or practice session - Complete 3 game series score sheet - Average pins per frame chart - Database backup to Cloud or on device - Data transfer to new device or to the full version of Spare Me Spare Me (full version) includes all the above plus: - Multi-function app for individuals and multiple bowlers, high school/collegiate competition and bowling leagues - Multiply player tracking (up to 5 per game), great for teams - Bowling Ball Targeting - League Secretary, includes all you need to record league play and create standings sheets - Baker Scoring System for 2, 3 or 5 bowlers per game, plus statistics - Handicap tracking - Bowling ball entry and statistics - Scoring trends - Score probability and dispersions - Future estimations (what-if scenarios) - Data export in csv format (i.e., Excel) - Share score sheet with friends, family or fellow bowlers Future considerations for Spare Me: - Bowling ball management improvements - Oil patterns, house and sport - Suggestions welcomed… For questions, comments and support reach us at sparemeservice@gmail.com. Please allow 24-48 hours for response.

Screenshots

Bowl Tracker3 screens
Spare Me Lite4 screens

Verdict

The call

Bowl Tracker and Spare Me Lite are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 9, 2026 and June 1, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Bowl Tracker versus Spare Me Lite: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBowl TrackerSpare Me Lite
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.7 (15 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—15 — better
Update frequencyMonthlyMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS12.011.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB78 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGene BacklinVito Sassone

In-app purchases

None

Bowl Tracker

No in-app purchases

None

Spare Me Lite

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Bowl Tracker free?
Bowl Tracker is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Spare Me Lite free?
Spare Me Lite is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Bowl Tracker or Spare Me Lite have ads?
Neither Bowl Tracker nor Spare Me Lite shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Bowl Tracker or Spare Me Lite?
Bowl Tracker ships an update monthly, and Spare Me Lite monthly. Most recently, Bowl Tracker was updated on September 9, 2026 and Spare Me Lite on June 1, 2026.

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