# Bowl U vs LaneTrax

The clearest difference is price: LaneTrax at Free against Bowl U's $1.99. LaneTrax also leads on ratings volume (648 vs 2) and chart position (#139 vs unranked). Bowl U's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 8) and rating (5.0 vs 4.8). On ads there is nothing between them.

LaneTrax is free to download; Bowl U costs $1.99 up front. LaneTrax sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Bowl U asks for nothing beyond the download.

Bowl U holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: LaneTrax has 648 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bowl U | LaneTrax |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bowl-u/id1661491400/reviews)** | [4.8 (648 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lanetrax/id6475736816/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **648** |
| Positive reviews | — | 64.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | **Paid** | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | — | **#139** |
| Size | 81 MB | 180 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Gary Faulkner](https://appshunter.io/developer/1499864758) | [LaneTrax Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1725020204) |

## What reviewers say

### Bowl U

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bowl-u/id1661491400)

This app helps bowlers logically classify their equipment and build an arsenal chart. It guides users on creating a bowling ball arsenal and understanding proper ball motion to improve their game.

**Highlights:** Classify bowling ball arsenal, Build arsenal charts, Ball selection guidance, Learn proper ball motion, Arsenal creation tutorials

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### LaneTrax

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

**Currently charting:** #139 Top Grossing · Sports (US App Store)

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 (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Annually | $89.99 | per year |
| 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 Bowl U free?

Bowl U costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is LaneTrax free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Bowl U or LaneTrax?

Bowl U is rated higher. Bowl U averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while LaneTrax averages 4.8 from 648 ratings.

### Do Bowl U or LaneTrax have ads?

Neither Bowl U nor LaneTrax shows ads.

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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.*