# BowlTV vs LaneTrax

The clearest difference is review sentiment: LaneTrax at 65% against BowlTV's 3%. LaneTrax also leads on rating (4.8 vs 1.8) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). BowlTV's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. LaneTrax sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. BowlTV asks for nothing beyond the download.

LaneTrax holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 1.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: LaneTrax has 560 ratings behind it against 65, 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 65% of LaneTrax's.

BowlTV ships an update every 2 months, LaneTrax fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on July 6, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | BowlTV | LaneTrax |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.8 (65 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bowltv/id1593227069/reviews) | **[4.8 (560 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lanetrax/id6475736816/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 65 | **560** |
| Positive reviews | 2.8% of reviews | **64.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Subscription |
| Size | 52 MB | 180 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple TV** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [United States Bowling Congress](https://appshunter.io/developer/880329765) | [LaneTrax Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1725020204) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### LaneTrax

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lanetrax/id6475736816)

This app provides professional-level bowling analytics directly on your smartphone. Record every shot, visualize ball trajectory and speed in real-time, and generate detailed performance reports. Analyze trends over time to improve your game, all with just your phone and a tripod.

**Highlights:** Record every shot, Real-time trajectory visualization, Generate PDF reports, Analyze shot-by-shot data, Lightweight and portable setup, Track speed and rev rate

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Annually | $89.99 | per year |
| Annually | $89.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great statistics
- 👍 Good app for serious bowlers
- 👍 Useful for those without access to Specto

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤔 Unclear subscription pricing
- 🐛 Issues with lane/foul line detection
- 🐛 Frequent disconnections
- 💰 Expensive subscription cost

**Reported bugs**

- Invalid server response when connecting USBC info
- Difficulty getting the app to work properly

**Requested features**

- Team mode to track others' stats
- Ability to remove shots for misreads
- Scoring tracking


## Frequently asked questions

### Is BowlTV free?

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

### Is LaneTrax free?

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

### Which has better reviews, BowlTV or LaneTrax?

LaneTrax is rated higher. BowlTV averages 1.8 out of 5 from 65 ratings, while LaneTrax averages 4.8 from 560 ratings.

### Do BowlTV or LaneTrax have ads?

Neither BowlTV nor LaneTrax shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, BowlTV or LaneTrax?

BowlTV ships an update every 2 months, and LaneTrax fortnightly. Most recently, BowlTV was updated on July 6, 2026 and LaneTrax on September 24, 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.*