# Bowling Pro vs Skipper Lake

The clearest difference is rating: Skipper Lake at 5.0 against Bowling Pro's 4.4. Skipper Lake also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 9) and update cadence (every 2 days vs monthly). Bowling Pro's advantage is ratings volume (1.1K vs 1). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Bowling Pro sells 9 one-off in-app purchases. Skipper Lake asks for nothing beyond the download.

Skipper Lake holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bowling Pro has 1.1K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Bowling Pro ships an update monthly, Skipper Lake every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bowling Pro | Skipper Lake |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bowling-pro-3d-strike-master/id1456914662/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/skipper-lake/id6778889408/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.1K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 74.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 273 MB | 144 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) | [Jason Ehleben](https://appshunter.io/developer/1846240956) |

## 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


### Skipper Lake

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/skipper-lake/id6778889408)

A relaxing arcade game where you skip stones across a mountain lake to shatter icebergs. Master one-touch controls, adapt to shifting winds, and clear escalating levels for a satisfying experience.

**Highlights:** One-touch throwing controls, Dozens of escalating levels, Shifting wind mechanics, Giant breaker icebergs, Storm level challenges, Unlockable special shots, In-game shop for coins

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bowling Pro free?

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

### Is Skipper Lake free?

Skipper Lake is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Bowling Pro or Skipper Lake?

Skipper Lake is rated higher. Bowling Pro averages 4.4 out of 5 from 1.1K ratings, while Skipper Lake averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Bowling Pro or Skipper Lake have ads?

Both Bowling Pro and Skipper Lake show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Bowling Pro or Skipper Lake?

Bowling Pro ships an update monthly, and Skipper Lake every 2 days. Most recently, Bowling Pro was updated on October 29, 2026 and Skipper Lake on October 6, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*