Comparison

Bowl Tracker vs StrikeMaster

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

StrikeMaster

Track your bowling games, analyze performance, and connect with a global community. Features include AI scoreboard scanning, frame-by-frame scoring, and detailed analytics to help you improve your game.

Highlights
  • AI Scoreboard Scanning
  • Frame-by-frame scoring
  • Pin-tracking
  • Ball arsenal management
  • League progress tracking
  • Offline mode
  • Community features
Features
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Track your bowling progress. Improve faster. Master your game. StrikeMaster is a modern bowling tracker designed for beginners wanting to track see your progress as your grow. League bowlers, and competitive players. Track every game for FREE — upgrade to PRO for deeper insights, coaching-style analytics, and advanced performance tools you won't find anywhere else. GAME TRACKING (FREE) - No game limit! Choose how you track — StrikeMaster adapts to your style: * AI Scoreboard Scanning - Scan scoreboard photos using AI to instantly record games (uses scan credits). * Frame-by-frame scoring - Enter every score as you bowl. * Pin-Tracking - Track pin falls, splits, and spare leaves. * Game totals - Quickly log final scores when you’re short on time. All game entry modes are free with no limits. COMMUNITY & DISCOVERY * Add friends and follow bowlers worldwide * Compare scores and stats * Discover 80,000+ bowling alleys globally BALL ARSENAL * Build your ball bag from a large ball database * Assign balls to games and sessions * Advanced ball performance analytics with Pro LEAGUES & COMPETITION * Track league progress and handicaps * Compare weeks, series, and seasons * Publish and share leagues (Pro) * Leaderboards across friends, venues, and regions SMART ANALYTICS (PRO) Unlock deeper insight into your game with Pro: * Long-term progress & rolling trends * Phase-based analysis (start, transition, close) * Advanced coaching stats (strike rate, consistency, opens) * Lane, oil pattern & session performance * Deep pin, spare & streak analysis * League and season comparisons * OFFLINE + CLOUD SYNC & BACKUP - Offline Mode! We know bowling alleys down in the basements dont have good signal at times, but won't stop you scoring and using the app! - Sync to cloud when back online for permanent backup and updating leaderboards. * UNIQUE FEATURES - NO ADS!! - AI Scoreboard Scanner!! - Intuitive ball tracking with a tap. - Easy simple to use - Growing Online community connecting bowlers of the world. IN-APP PURCHASES: StrikeMaster is free to download and fully usable without limits. Upgrade to Pro to unlock advanced analytics, ball tracking, league tools, and AI features. Subscription is optional and auto-renewable. LEGAL: Privacy Policy: https://www.strikemaster.io/privacy Terms of use: https://www.strikemaster.io/terms

Screenshots

Bowl Tracker3 screens
StrikeMaster4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Bowl Tracker at none against StrikeMaster's 5. Bowl Tracker also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 18.0). StrikeMaster's advantage is update cadence (every 8 days vs monthly). On price, ads and device support 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. StrikeMaster sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Bowl Tracker asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Bowl Tracker ships an update monthly, StrikeMaster every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Bowl Tracker versus StrikeMaster: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBowl TrackerStrikeMaster
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.9 (61 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—90.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—61 — better
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 8 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS12.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB145 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperGene BacklinAndrew Hill

In-app purchases

None

Bowl Tracker

No in-app purchases

5 purchases

StrikeMaster

Subscriptions2
  • Pro-Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Pro-Yearly1 Year trial$24.991 Year
One-time3
  • 20 AI Scans$2.99
  • 50 AI Scans$4.99
  • PinPal Migration Add-on$5.99

Questions

Is Bowl Tracker free?
Bowl Tracker is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is StrikeMaster free?
StrikeMaster is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Bowl Tracker or StrikeMaster have ads?
Neither Bowl Tracker nor StrikeMaster shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Bowl Tracker or StrikeMaster?
Bowl Tracker ships an update monthly, and StrikeMaster every 8 days. Most recently, Bowl Tracker was updated on September 27, 2026 and StrikeMaster on September 29, 2026.

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