Bowl Tracker vs LuckyStrike
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Bowl Tracker
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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 !
LuckyStrike
This app helps bowlers of all levels track their games, analyze detailed statistics, and understand their performance. Record every match, ball, and alley to gain insights and improve your game.
- Track every game played
- Record oil patterns, balls, and alleys
- Detailed performance statistics
- Visualize progress with charts
- Comprehensive game log
- Share achievements with friends
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Track every game, master every leave, and chase every milestone — LuckyStrike is the bowling score and stats tracker built for league bowlers, weekend keglers, and serious tenpin players working toward their first 300. LuckyStrike logs your bowling games frame by frame, breaks down which ball, lane, and oil pattern win you the most pins, and uses AI coaching to turn your shot history into a personalized practice plan. Built for the bowler who actually wants to improve — not just track. FEATURES • AI Game Coach — personalized debrief after every game with specific feedback on your frames, splits, and decisions • AI Spare Coach — focused tips on the leaves you keep missing, with conversion patterns drawn from your shot history • Lane Replay — tap through your line frame by frame, target to entry; spot the breakpoint that changed mid-game • In-game shot tracking — log your line right from the scorer; capture ball, target, and result on every shot • Spare Drill — 16 leaves to practice, with live conversion rates as you work each one • Awards tab — 24 milestones to chase, from your first strike to a 300 • Frame-by-frame log — strikes, spares, splits, and opens with full pin history • Stats that tell the story — overall average, strike rate, spare conversion, clean frames percentage, makeable spares percentage, first ball pin average, strike-on-strike percentage • Ball arsenal — track which ball strikes most often, which one earns its spot in your bag • Lane history — find your most lucky house and learn its quirks • Oil pattern tracking — see which house shots and sport patterns work for your release • Session types — separate league averages from practice rounds and tournament games • Compare with friends — share averages, strike rates, and high games with your bowling crew • Charts and trends — watch your numbers move week by week WHO USES LUCKYSTRIKE • League bowlers tracking weekly performance and handicap • USBC and PBA league participants • Tournament players logging multi-game series • Coaches working with junior bowlers • Bowlers chasing 200, 250, 300 milestones • Spare-shooters working specific leaves (the 7-10, the 4-6, the bucket) • Two-handed and one-handed bowlers comparing release results • Sport bowlers tracking sport patterns vs house shots • Senior leagues and Saturday morning kegler clubs • Anyone trying to actually improve, not just bowl WHAT LUCKYSTRIKE IS NOT LuckyStrike is not a bowling video game. If you want to play bowling on your phone, this is not that app. LuckyStrike is the score and stats tracker for real bowlers in real bowling alleys — the app you open at the lane, not on the couch. We also do not run leagues or process USBC sanctioning — track your league scores here, but submit them through your house and league system as usual. FREQUENTLY ASKED Q: Does it work without cell signal? A: Yes — log games offline at any alley. Stats and ball arsenal sync when you reconnect. Q: Is it free? A: Free to download with all core scoring and tracking features. Optional Premium unlocks AI Game Coach and AI Spare Coach. Q: Can I track multiple bowlers? A: Yes — keep separate profiles for league teammates, family bowlers, or junior bowlers you coach. Q: Does the AI Coach actually help? A: AI Coach analyzes your shot history (ball, target, result) and surfaces specific patterns — like which leaves you convert least often or which ball strikes most consistently on your home house shot. Pattern recognition, not generic tips. Q: Privacy? A: Game data and ball arsenal are private by default. Sharing with friends is opt-in. Made by Stuck at Home, LLC — also behind LuckyCoin (coin tracker), LuckyFind (metal detecting), LuckySale (yard sale finder), and the Lucky family of collector apps. Visit getluckystrike.app for bowling guides, spare drill plans, and league tips. Terms of Use: https://getluckycoin.com/terms
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Bowl Tracker at none against LuckyStrike's 3. Bowl Tracker also leads on update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 5 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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
Both are free to download. LuckyStrike sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Bowl Tracker asks for nothing beyond the download.
Bowl Tracker ships an update every 6 weeks, LuckyStrike every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Bowl Tracker | LuckyStrike |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.8 (12 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 12 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks — better | Every 5 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 17.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 24 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Gene Backlin | Stuck at Home, LLC |
In-app purchases
Bowl Tracker
No in-app purchases
LuckyStrike
- LuckyStrike Premium 1 Month7 Days trial$5.991 Month
- LuckyStrike Premium 1 Year7 Days trial$29.991 Year
- LuckyStrike Premium Lifetime$99.99
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