Comparison

Bowl Tracker vs Bowling XP

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

Bowling XP

Track bowling scores, compete with friends in various game modes, and manage tournaments. Gamified features like leveling up and achievements help improve your game and track progress over time.

Highlights
  • Score tracking (Frame, Pin, Final Score)
  • Multiplayer challenges (6 game types)
  • Tournament creation and management
  • Leaderboards and friend comparisons
  • XP and achievement system
  • Deep statistical analysis
  • Calendar and streak tracking
Features
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Bowling XP is the ultimate bowling companion that transforms your game through smart tracking, gamification, and social competition. Built for bowlers who want to improve while having fun — from casual nights to competitive leagues and tournaments, every pin counts. SCORE TRACKING Log games in seconds with Frame Tracker, Pin Tracker, or just enter your final score. Mark league, practice, or tournament games, track your equipment and oil patterns, and add photos to your bowling balls. Edit any past game anytime. Automatic split detection identifies and tracks your splits. GLOBAL LADDER (NEW!) See where you rank among bowlers worldwide. The Global Ladder ranks players by level with detailed stats including average, best game, strike rate, and more. Tap any player to view their profile, compare stats, and add them as a friend. Privacy controls let you opt out anytime. MULTIPLAYER CHALLENGES Challenge up to 3 friends at once across 6 unique types: High Score, Strike Count, Open Frames, Score Total, Target Score, and Poker Hand — where every strike deals a random card and the best 5-card poker hand wins. Set game limits or date ranges, restrict to league games only, and add bragging rights wagers. Accept challenges with a tap, track live progress from your home screen, and celebrate wins with confetti and podium-style rankings. TOURNAMENT MODE Create and manage tournaments with scratch, handicap, or bracket formats. Track qualifying rounds and head-to-head matches separately. Log opponent names and scores for each match, see win/loss/tie results at a glance, and view detailed tournament stats including qualifying averages and match records. COMPETE WITH FRIENDS Head-to-head or multiplayer competitions, leaderboards for highest score and best average, side-by-side stat and achievement comparisons, and real-time challenge tracking from your home screen. Add bowling friends and league members with a simple friend code. SHARE YOUR GAME Share your series results with beautifully designed share cards — perfect for Instagram Stories and social media. Show off your scores, stats, and series breakdown in a clean branded layout. LEVEL UP YOUR GAME Every strike and spare earns XP. Watch your level grow and unlock challenging achievements — from your first turkey to 10,000 career strikes and spares. Unlock 50+ badges, track milestones with progress bars, and compare your progress with friends. DEEP STATISTICS • Filter stats by All Games, League, or Tournament • Today and This Week stats right on your home screen • Frame-by-frame performance with first ball distribution charts • Single pin spare analysis — see which pins you pick up and which you leave • Split detection and conversion tracking • 10th frame breakdown and fill ball averages • Track averages, consistency, and trends over time • Analyze performance by equipment and oil pattern YOUR DASHBOARD Quick-access cards for recent games, series, challenges, and achievements. Today and This Week stats with inline tab switching. Active challenges with live scores and pending invites. Automatic series summary after your final league game. Quick game logging — all at a glance. BUILT FOR iOS Smooth animations, intuitive gestures, and seamless iPhone integration. Works fully offline and syncs automatically when you're back online. KEY FEATURES: • 3 scoring methods with equipment and oil pattern tracking • Global Ladder — compete with bowlers worldwide • Tournaments with qualifying and head-to-head support • 6 multiplayer challenge types for up to 4 players • Share series results to Instagram Stories and more • XP system with levels and 50+ achievements with progress bars • Split detection and frame performance stats • Calendar with streak tracking • Full offline support with automatic cloud sync Download Bowling XP and start leveling up your game!

Screenshots

Bowl Tracker3 screens
Bowling XP4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Bowling XP at every 4 days against Bowl Tracker's monthly. Bowl Tracker's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Bowl Tracker ships an update monthly, Bowling XP every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on September 9, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Bowl Tracker versus Bowling XP: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBowl TrackerBowling XP
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.7 (25 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—66.7% of reviews
Number of ratings—25 — better
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB35 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGene BacklinMatt Nadolny

In-app purchases

None

Bowl Tracker

No in-app purchases

None

Bowling XP

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Bowl Tracker free?
Bowl Tracker is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Bowling XP free?
Bowling XP is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Bowl Tracker or Bowling XP have ads?
Neither Bowl Tracker nor Bowling XP shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Bowl Tracker or Bowling XP?
Bowl Tracker ships an update monthly, and Bowling XP every 4 days. Most recently, Bowl Tracker was updated on September 9, 2026 and Bowling XP on September 18, 2026.

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