# BowlTV vs SpareTime Bowling

The clearest difference is review sentiment: SpareTime Bowling at 50% against BowlTV's 3%. SpareTime Bowling also leads on rating (3.7 vs 1.8). BowlTV's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SpareTime Bowling sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.00 per month. BowlTV asks for nothing beyond the download.

SpareTime Bowling holds the better App Store score, 3.7 against 1.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BowlTV has 66 ratings behind it against 3, 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 50% of SpareTime Bowling's.

BowlTV ships an update every 2 months, SpareTime Bowling every 13 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | BowlTV | SpareTime Bowling |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.8 (66 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bowltv/id1593227069/reviews) | **[3.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sparetime-bowling/id6752774457/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **66** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 2.8% of reviews | **50.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 13 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 52 MB | 51 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **17.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [United States Bowling Congress](https://appshunter.io/developer/880329765) | [CHRISTOPHER HENDERSON](https://appshunter.io/developer/1840862411) |

## 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


### SpareTime Bowling

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sparetime-bowling/id6752774457)

This app connects bowlers to the latest news, tournaments, and local centers. Discover upcoming events, watch highlight reels, and find places to play. Enhance your bowling experience with comprehensive information and community features.

**Highlights:** Tournament schedules and reminders, Latest bowling news and updates, Video highlight reels, Find local bowling centers, Event details and registration info

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $2.00 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription | $20.00 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is BowlTV free?

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

### Is SpareTime Bowling free?

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

### Which has better reviews, BowlTV or SpareTime Bowling?

SpareTime Bowling is rated higher. BowlTV averages 1.8 out of 5 from 66 ratings, while SpareTime Bowling averages 3.7 from 3 ratings.

### Do BowlTV or SpareTime Bowling have ads?

SpareTime Bowling shows ads; BowlTV does not.

### Which is updated more often, BowlTV or SpareTime Bowling?

BowlTV ships an update every 2 months, and SpareTime Bowling every 13 months. Most recently, BowlTV was updated on October 24, 2026 and SpareTime Bowling on October 28, 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.*