# BowlTV vs CastOutlook

The clearest difference is review sentiment: CastOutlook at 100% against BowlTV's 3%. CastOutlook also leads on rating (5.0 vs 1.8) and update cadence (every 10 days vs every 2 months). BowlTV's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ratings volume (66 vs 4). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. CastOutlook sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. BowlTV asks for nothing beyond the download.

CastOutlook holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BowlTV has 66 ratings behind it against 4, 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 100% of CastOutlook's.

BowlTV ships an update every 2 months, CastOutlook every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | BowlTV | CastOutlook |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.8 (66 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bowltv/id1593227069/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/castoutlook/id6799451686/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **66** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 2.8% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 52 MB | 5 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [United States Bowling Congress](https://appshunter.io/developer/880329765) | [Tucker Innovation Group LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/6799451688) |

## 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


### CastOutlook

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/castoutlook/id6799451686)

This app provides a fishing outlook by analyzing current conditions, water information, and tides. It helps anglers plan their trips by offering bite scores, species guidance, and details on nearby fishing spots and boat ramps.

**Highlights:** Live bite score and best bite window, 7-day fishing outlook, NOAA tide information, Find Water search and interactive map, Nearby boat ramp and access details, Species guidance for target fish

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| CastOutlook Pro Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| CastOutlook Pro Annual | $14.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is BowlTV free?

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

### Is CastOutlook free?

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

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

CastOutlook is rated higher. BowlTV averages 1.8 out of 5 from 66 ratings, while CastOutlook averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do BowlTV or CastOutlook have ads?

Neither BowlTV nor CastOutlook shows ads.

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

BowlTV ships an update every 2 months, and CastOutlook every 10 days. Most recently, BowlTV was updated on October 24, 2026 and CastOutlook on October 10, 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.*