# Bowl U vs StrikeMaster

The clearest difference is price: StrikeMaster at Free against Bowl U's $1.99. StrikeMaster also leads on ratings volume (68 vs 2). Bowl U's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.0). On rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

StrikeMaster is free to download; Bowl U costs $1.99 up front. StrikeMaster sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Bowl U asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Bowl U against 4.9 for StrikeMaster. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: StrikeMaster has 68 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bowl U | StrikeMaster |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bowl-u/id1661491400/reviews)** | [4.9 (68 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/strikemaster-bowling-tracker/id6742661765/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **68** |
| Positive reviews | — | 90.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 8 days |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 81 MB | 166 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 17+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Gary Faulkner](https://appshunter.io/developer/1499864758) | [Andrew Hill](https://appshunter.io/developer/1678746564) |

## 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


### StrikeMaster

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/strikemaster-bowling-tracker/id6742661765)

Track your bowling games, analyze performance, and connect with a global community. Features include AI scoreboard scanning, frame-by-frame scoring, and detailed analytics to help you improve your game.

**Highlights:** AI Scoreboard Scanning, Frame-by-frame scoring, Pin-tracking, Ball arsenal management, League progress tracking, Offline mode, Community features

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro-Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Pro-Yearly | $24.99 | per year |
| 20 AI Scans | $2.99 | one-time |
| 50 AI Scans | $4.99 | one-time |
| PinPal Migration Add-on | $5.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bowl U free?

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

### Is StrikeMaster free?

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

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

Bowl U is rated higher. Bowl U averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while StrikeMaster averages 4.9 from 68 ratings.

### Do Bowl U or StrikeMaster have ads?

Neither Bowl U nor StrikeMaster 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.*