# Bowling Pro vs Bowling Unleashed

The clearest difference is rating: Bowling Unleashed at 4.7 against Bowling Pro's 4.4. Bowling Unleashed also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs monthly) and review sentiment (88% vs 76%). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Bowling Pro sells 9 one-off in-app purchases and Bowling Unleashed sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Bowling Unleashed holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.1K and 1.4K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 76% of Bowling Pro's written reviews are positive against 88% of Bowling Unleashed's.

Bowling Pro ships an update monthly, Bowling Unleashed every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bowling Pro | Bowling Unleashed |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bowling-pro-3d-strike-master/id1456914662/reviews) | **[4.7 (1.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bowling-unleashed/id1589486930/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1.1K | **1.4K** |
| Positive reviews | 75.5% of reviews | **88.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 273 MB | 218 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Renown Entertainment](https://appshunter.io/developer/393190602) | [3DB Gaming, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1589486932) |

## What reviewers say

### Bowling Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bowling-pro-3d-strike-master/id1456914662)

Experience realistic bowling with authentic physics and a vast collection of balls and pins. Compete solo on leaderboards or challenge friends in local multiplayer across unique, themed alleys. Enjoy quick games or full matches with customizable frame options.

**Highlights:** Realistic 3D bowling physics, Collect over 43 balls and pins, Unlock epic themed alleys, Pass & Play local multiplayer, Game Center leaderboards, 5 or 10 frame games

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Novice Gold Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| 4X Gold | $1.99 | one-time |
| Intermediate Gold Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| 2X Gold | $3.99 | one-time |
| Advanced Gold Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Upgrade | $9.99 | one-time |
| Pro Gold Pack | $19.99 | one-time |
| Champion Gold Pack | $49.99 | one-time |
| Master Key | $59.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun game
- 👍 Great bowling game
- 👍 Wonderful selection of bowling balls and pins
- 👍 Attention to detail is amazing
- 👍 Good graphics and animations

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Pins not bouncy enough
- 💰 Low gold per game, expensive items
- ⏱️ Feels slow, could be faster
- 🔍 Impossible to get a perfect game
- 📺 Too many ads, long unskippable ads

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes after logo screen
- Inconsistent physics, hard to control ball direction

**Requested features**

- Multiplayer mode
- Spare practice mode
- Camera behind the lane option
- Fix scoring issues
- Reduce cost of balls and lanes


### Bowling Unleashed

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bowling-unleashed/id1589486930)

Experience a true-to-life bowling simulation with realistic physics and diverse environments. Compete in 1v1 matches, daily tournaments, and climb global rankings. Master your skills on various lane conditions with a selection of bowling balls.

**Highlights:** Realistic 3D bowling physics, 1v1 online multiplayer, Daily tournaments, World player rankings, Multiple bowling venues, Variety of bowling balls

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Bowling Unleashed Premium | $5.99 | per month |
| Bowling Unleashed Premium | $29.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎳 Realistic pin physics
- 🎳 Accurate ball reaction and oil patterns
- 🎳 Challenging and satisfying gameplay
- 🎳 Great for bowlers and non-bowlers alike

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤖 Frustrating glitches with aiming
- 💰 Subscription model with limited free content
- 🌐 Lack of online multiplayer and social features
- 🎥 No replay or camera angle options

**Reported bugs**

- Arrow getting stuck on the left or right side
- Ball clipping through the lane into the gutter
- Ball settings being reset unexpectedly

**Requested features**

- Add online multiplayer and tournaments
- Implement a replay system with free camera
- Introduce more bowling balls and oil patterns
- Allow custom ball and oil pattern creation
- Add a friends list and leaderboards


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bowling Pro free?

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

### Is Bowling Unleashed free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Bowling Pro or Bowling Unleashed?

Bowling Unleashed is rated higher. Bowling Pro averages 4.4 out of 5 from 1.1K ratings, while Bowling Unleashed averages 4.7 from 1.4K ratings.

### Do Bowling Pro or Bowling Unleashed have ads?

Both Bowling Pro and Bowling Unleashed show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Bowling Pro or Bowling Unleashed?

Bowling Pro ships an update monthly, and Bowling Unleashed every 2 weeks. Most recently, Bowling Pro was updated on September 19, 2026 and Bowling Unleashed on September 23, 2026.

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