Comparison

BowlTV vs Bosc

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

BowlTV

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
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BowlTV app is the video streaming service of the United States Bowling Congress. Enjoy live coverage of the biggest bowling events from across the globe and major events at every level, from youth to senior competition and everything in between. Enjoy bowling whenever you want and wherever you are! With the BowlTV app, you have the ability to: - Stream live bowling events from your phone. - Watch behind-the-scenes content, historical content, training videos, and more. - Cast to a bigger screen via AirPlay and Chromecast. - Interact with fellow fans and commentators in the chat. - Participate in live polls and contests for prizes. - Enjoy replays of all events whenever you want - For more information go to our BOWLTV website.

About

Bosc

Easily track bowling scores, analyze performance with detailed statistics, and manage your bowling equipment. Discover nearby alleys and share your achievements with a vibrant community. Offers free core features with an optional subscription for advanced insights.

Highlights
  • Intuitive score tracking
  • Powerful performance analytics
  • Bowling alley finder
  • Bowling ball management
  • Social score sharing
  • Calendar view of sessions
  • Dark mode support
Features
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Track, analyze, and improve your bowling game with Bosc - the all-in-one bowling score keeper trusted by bowlers worldwide, with over 150 million points recorded in total. SIMPLE SCORE TRACKING Record scores in seconds with our intuitive interface. Save full frame details or quick scores - whatever works for your game. FIND BOWLING ALLEYS Discover bowling centers near you with our integrated map feature. Never wonder "where's the nearest bowling alley?" again. POWERFUL ANALYTICS • Track your average, high score, and performance trends • Analyze spare conversion rates by pin pattern • Pin-by-pin breakdown of your strengths and weaknesses • Filter by date, bowling alley, or custom tags • View your progress over time with detailed graphs MANAGE YOUR ARSENAL Track your bowling balls, surface changes, and maintenance history. Know when it's time for your next resurface. SHARE YOUR SUCCESS Create beautiful score cards to share on social media. Celebrate your personal bests with fellow bowlers. FREE CORE FEATURES All essential features are completely free to use. For those who want to dive deeper, our optional subscription unlocks advanced analytics and removes all limitations. Perfect for beginners learning the game and experienced bowlers tracking league play. Join thousands of bowlers improving their game with Bosc. FEATURES IN DETAIL: • Multiple score entry methods (quick entry, frame-by-frame, pin-by-pin) • Calendar view of all your bowling sessions • Search and filter by multiple criteria • Bowling ball management and analysis • Location-based bowling alley finder • Export and share score images • Dark mode support • Available in 11 languages Whether you're just starting out or competing in tournaments, Bosc helps you track every frame, analyze every throw, and improve your average. Download Bosc today and take your bowling to the next level! Learn more at https://www.bscbowling.com/en Terms of use: https://www.bscbowling.com/en/terms Privacy Policy: https://www.bscbowling.com/en/privacy-policy

Screenshots

BowlTV3 screens
Bosc4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Bosc at 88% against BowlTV's 3%. Bosc also leads on rating (4.8 vs 1.8) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 months). BowlTV's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and ads (none vs shown). On price 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. Bosc sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. BowlTV asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Bosc holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 1.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bosc has 520 ratings behind it against 66, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 3% of BowlTV's written reviews are positive against 88% of Bosc's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BowlTV ships an update every 2 months, Bosc every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard9 real differences · 1 level
BowlTV versus Bosc: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBowlTVBosc
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.8 (66 ratings)4.8 (520 ratings) — better
Positive reviews2.8% of reviews88.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings66520 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 4 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple TV — betteriPhone
Requires iOS18.016.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size52 MB116 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperUnited States Bowling CongressSho Nakazato

Customer experience

BowlTV

All ratings48 ratings
Positive16.7%
Neutral8.3%
Negative75.0%
Written reviews36 reviews
Positive2.8%
Neutral0.0%
Negative97.2%

Bosc

All ratings520 ratings
Positive97.3%
Neutral2.1%
Negative0.6%
Written reviews50 reviews
Positive88.0%
Neutral8.0%
Negative4.0%

Bugs and requests

BowlTV

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Bosc

Reported bugs

9 issues
  • 10th frame doesn't calculate marks correctly for XXX or X Spare patterns
  • 10th frame 2nd ball strike with split doesn't allow pin input
  • 10th frame 2nd ball non-strike MAX calculation incorrect
  • Month label shows previous month in calendar results
  • App crashes when accessing bowling alley map feature
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  • Multi-user data displays as single user total on home screen
  • Graph axis labels cut off on some charts
  • Graph curves have excessive inflection points
  • Split entry functionality not working properly

Requested features

17 requests
  • Bowling ball database with specs and quick lookup
  • Single pin spare tracking and spare rate analytics
  • Split tracking with list of all splits picked up
  • Spare rate excluding splits for makeable analysis
  • Ability to delete or edit prior scores
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  • Tutorial for unclear features
  • Monthly statistics breakdown (strike rate, spare rate, open frame rate, split rate)
  • Custom date range comparisons beyond monthly
  • Week-to-week comparison capabilities
  • Per-game memo/notes functionality
  • Handicap score setting per game
  • Image upload capability for memos
  • Automatic score import from Round One app or PDF
  • Multiple user profile separation on home screen
  • Auto-advance to next frame after input
  • All pins down starting option
  • Integration with Round One bowling center app

In-app purchases

None

BowlTV

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

Bosc

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Subscription$4.991 Month
  • Annual Subscription7 Days trial$39.991 Year
One-time2
  • Coffee as a gift$2.99
  • Support bowling fees$14.99

Questions

Is BowlTV free?
BowlTV is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Bosc free?
Bosc is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, BowlTV or Bosc?
Bosc is rated higher. BowlTV averages 1.8 out of 5 from 66 ratings, while Bosc averages 4.8 from 520 ratings.
Do BowlTV or Bosc have ads?
Bosc shows ads; BowlTV does not.
Which is updated more often, BowlTV or Bosc?
BowlTV ships an update every 2 months, and Bosc every 4 days. Most recently, BowlTV was updated on November 3, 2026 and Bosc on November 11, 2026.

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