# Ship Up vs Bowling Star 3D

The clearest difference is rating: Bowling Star 3D at 4.7 against Ship Up's 2.5. Bowling Star 3D also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 48 months) and ratings volume (14 vs 2). Ship Up's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ads (none vs shown). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Bowling Star 3D sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Ship Up asks for nothing beyond the download.

Bowling Star 3D holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bowling Star 3D has 14 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Ship Up ships an update every 48 months, Bowling Star 3D every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Ship Up | Bowling Star 3D |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ship-up/id1548103396/reviews) | **[4.7 (14 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bowling-star-3d/id6738116882/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **14** |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 48 months | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 194 MB | 360 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ismail Simsek](https://appshunter.io/developer/1512131359) | [OMICRON BILISIM HIZMETLERI TICARET LIMITED SIRKETI](https://appshunter.io/developer/1438425563) |

## What reviewers say

### Ship Up

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ship-up/id1548103396)

Recruit a crew by shooting at platforms, then use them to claim a ship and battle pirate ships. Explore islands and fortresses, sinking enemies to earn gold for upgrades and diamonds to empower your fleet. Become the ultimate pirate captain.

**Highlights:** Recruit crew members, Unlock new characters with special powers, Claim and upgrade ships, Battle pirate ships on mysterious islands, Conquer fortresses, Earn gold and diamonds for upgrades

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Bowling Star 3D

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bowling-star-3d/id6738116882)

Experience realistic bowling action with intuitive controls. Launch balls, unlock special equipment, and master the art of striking to become a champion.

**Highlights:** Launch bowling balls, Unlock special balls, Master bowling techniques, 3D graphics, Intuitive controls

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| No Ads 24 Hours | $0.99 | one-time |
| Team Permanent | $3.49 | one-time |
| Double Permanent | $3.49 | one-time |
| No Ads Permanently | $3.49 | one-time |
| STARTER PACK | $6.49 | one-time |
| PREMIUM PACK | $6.49 | one-time |
| DELUXE PACK | $6.49 | one-time |
| BASE PACK | $8.99 | one-time |
| ULTIMATE PACK | $11.99 | one-time |
| ELITE PACK | $21.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Ship Up free?

Ship Up is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Bowling Star 3D free?

Bowling Star 3D is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Ship Up or Bowling Star 3D?

Bowling Star 3D is rated higher. Ship Up averages 2.5 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Bowling Star 3D averages 4.7 from 14 ratings.

### Do Ship Up or Bowling Star 3D have ads?

Bowling Star 3D shows ads; Ship Up does not.

### Which is updated more often, Ship Up or Bowling Star 3D?

Ship Up ships an update every 48 months, and Bowling Star 3D every 2 days. Most recently, Ship Up was updated on November 3, 2026 and Bowling Star 3D on October 30, 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.*