# Pin Chasers Xtra vs BowlTV

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Pin Chasers Xtra at 50% against BowlTV's 3%. Pin Chasers Xtra also leads on rating (4.8 vs 1.8) and ratings volume (627 vs 66). BowlTV's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 12 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Pin Chasers Xtra holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 1.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pin Chasers Xtra has 627 ratings behind it against 66, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of Pin Chasers Xtra's written reviews are positive against 3% of BowlTV's.

Pin Chasers Xtra ships an update every 12 months, BowlTV every 2 months. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pin Chasers Xtra | BowlTV |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (627 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pin-chasers-xtra/id1579065323/reviews)** | [1.8 (66 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bowltv/id1593227069/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **627** | 66 |
| Positive reviews | **50.0% of reviews** | 2.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 12 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 99 MB | 52 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, Apple TV** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Pin Chasers Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1579065325) | [United States Bowling Congress](https://appshunter.io/developer/880329765) |

## What reviewers say

### Pin Chasers Xtra

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pin-chasers-xtra/id1579065323)

Enhance your bowling experience with exclusive food offers, personalized play settings, and advanced score tracking. Earn rewards for every activity and dollar spent, redeemable for food, beverages, and bowling.

**Highlights:** Exclusive VIP food and beverage offers, Personalized player data and preferences, Customizable player avatars, Detailed bowling stat tracking, Share scores via text, email, social media, Leaderboard for high scores, Earn reward cash for spending

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases:** none


### BowlTV

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bowltv/id1593227069)

Stream live bowling events from around the world, from youth to senior competitions. Access exclusive behind-the-scenes content, training videos, and historical footage. Interact with a community of fans and commentators, and enjoy replays on demand.

**Highlights:** Live bowling event streaming, Behind-the-scenes content, Historical and training videos, AirPlay and Chromecast support, Live chat and polls, Event replays

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pin Chasers Xtra free?

Pin Chasers Xtra is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is BowlTV free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Pin Chasers Xtra or BowlTV?

Pin Chasers Xtra is rated higher. Pin Chasers Xtra averages 4.8 out of 5 from 627 ratings, while BowlTV averages 1.8 from 66 ratings.

### Do Pin Chasers Xtra or BowlTV have ads?

Neither Pin Chasers Xtra nor BowlTV shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Pin Chasers Xtra or BowlTV?

Pin Chasers Xtra ships an update every 12 months, and BowlTV every 2 months. Most recently, Pin Chasers Xtra was updated on November 3, 2026 and BowlTV on November 3, 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.*