Comparison

Spare Me Lite vs Bowliny

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Spare Me Lite

This app helps bowlers track their scores and analyze their performance to improve. It offers detailed statistics on strikes, spares, and pin conversions, along with a ball speed calculator. Users can manage practice sessions and leagues, with options for cloud backups and data transfer.

Highlights
  • Score keeping
  • Strike and spare tracking
  • Ball speed calculator
  • Pins left standing stats
  • Sortable score results
  • Database backup
  • Data transfer
Features
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Spare Me Lite is a bowling score keeper, tracker and statistical reporting tool, that will reveal patterns within your game for scoring improvements leading to greater enjoyment on the lanes. The app is easy to use and only requires minimal set up before you're up and running. Score keeping is as simple as keying in first ball count and pins left on the deck. Once your game is completed, save score and then dig into the details. Enter as many bowlers, leagues and practice sessions as desired and track each independently or combined. With Spare Me Lite, only one bowler can be scored at a time. For multiple bowler scoring (teams), Bowling ball targeting (3 point targeting and various other targeting methods), Baker Scoring and League Secretary, please check out the full version of Spare Me. The database engine supporting the app is robust, expandable and portable, which allows for unique analytics, future functionality, extensive history and operational recovery (backups and restores). Spare Me Lite includes: - Score keeping - Strike, spare, open, split and pin conversation rates - Ball speed calculator - Pins left standing stats for 7 and 8 first ball open frames - Sortable score results by bowler, league or practice session - Complete 3 game series score sheet - Average pins per frame chart - Database backup to Cloud or on device - Data transfer to new device or to the full version of Spare Me Spare Me (full version) includes all the above plus: - Multi-function app for individuals and multiple bowlers, high school/collegiate competition and bowling leagues - Multiply player tracking (up to 5 per game), great for teams - Bowling Ball Targeting - League Secretary, includes all you need to record league play and create standings sheets - Baker Scoring System for 2, 3 or 5 bowlers per game, plus statistics - Handicap tracking - Bowling ball entry and statistics - Scoring trends - Score probability and dispersions - Future estimations (what-if scenarios) - Data export in csv format (i.e., Excel) - Share score sheet with friends, family or fellow bowlers Future considerations for Spare Me: - Bowling ball management improvements - Oil patterns, house and sport - Suggestions welcomed… For questions, comments and support reach us at sparemeservice@gmail.com. Please allow 24-48 hours for response.

About

Bowliny

Features
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Bowliny is an app made for bowling enthusiasts. You can start using it right away without complicated settings. Just enter your scores, and it automatically calculates your average. You can see your overall average at a glance with beautiful circular charts. Track how your skills change over time by checking statistics for weekly, monthly, 6-month, and yearly periods. Recording scores is simple too. You can enter multiple game scores at once, attach photos from your games to preserve memories, and add notes about your condition or special records. When you look back later, those memories will come alive. If you're using iOS 18 or later, you can also use home screen widgets. Check your total games and average score right from your home screen without opening the app. You can choose from small, medium, or large widget sizes. You can customize the app colors to your liking. Set your favorite color to make it truly yours. Light and dark modes are supported, so you can use it comfortably without straining your eyes. With support for 30 languages worldwide, you can use it anywhere. The app is available in Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese, and many more languages. Don't worry if you're new to the app. Built-in tips guide you through the features, making it easy to learn. The intuitive design ensures anyone can use it easily. Want to improve your bowling skills? Record your scores with Bowliny and check your statistics to see your growth. Small changes will become significant improvements over time. Download now and start your bowling journey!

Screenshots

Spare Me Lite4 screens
Bowliny4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Spare Me Lite at 11.0 against Bowliny's 17.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Spare Me Lite ships an update monthly, Bowliny every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Spare Me Lite versus Bowliny: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSpare Me LiteBowliny
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (15 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings15 — better—
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS11.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size78 MB15 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVito SassoneYeohoon Jang

In-app purchases

None

Spare Me Lite

No in-app purchases

None

Bowliny

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Spare Me Lite free?
Spare Me Lite is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Bowliny free?
Bowliny is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Spare Me Lite or Bowliny have ads?
Neither Spare Me Lite nor Bowliny shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Spare Me Lite or Bowliny?
Spare Me Lite ships an update monthly, and Bowliny every 3 weeks. Most recently, Spare Me Lite was updated on September 25, 2026 and Bowliny on October 25, 2026.

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