Comparison

Checkers ・ vs My Bowling 3D

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

Head to head
About

Checkers ・

Enjoy a classic game of Checkers on your iOS device. Play against friends or a challenging AI with configurable difficulty. Features turn-based multiplayer and automatic saving.

Highlights
  • Single-player vs. Computer
  • Two-player local mode
  • Turn-based network multiplayer
  • Configurable AI difficulty
  • Undo function
  • Automatic save
Features
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The #1 Checkers app for iOS just got better. Play against your Game Center friends or random opponents using our new turn-based multiplayer feature! Checkers Free supports 1 player and 2 player gameplay, so you can play against your friends or test your skills against a challenging computer opponent. Our new turn-based network play feature allows you to play up to 16 simultaneous network games against your Game Center friends or random network opponents over Wi-Fi or 3G. Checkers Free includes a host of exciting features, including: • Great graphics and awesome sound effects • Configurable player names and score tracking • Outstanding AI engine provided by renowned AI researcher Martin Fierz • Fully configurable 1 player difficulty level • Undo function • Option to enable / disable forced captures • Automatic save when you exit the app or receive a phone call Checkers Free currently plays according to American Checkers / English Draughts rules. Checkers Free is supported by unobtrusive banner advertising. Checkers Premium is the same great app without the ads.

About

My Bowling 3D

Experience realistic ten-pin bowling with full 3D physics and customizable shots. Play solo, against friends, or in tournaments with detailed player profiles and progression. Choose from various balls, alleys, and opponents for a complete simulation.

Highlights
  • Full 3D physics at 60 FPS
  • Customizable stance, direction, and ball spin
  • Practice, Quick Play, League, and Tournament modes
  • Multiplayer hot seat up to 4 players
  • Player profiles with comprehensive statistics
  • Over 20 bowling balls and 10 bowling alleys
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iWare Designs brings you My Bowling 3D, probably the most realistic and playable Ten Pin Bowling game available on mobile devices. Boasting fully textured game environments and full 3D rigid body physics, this game is the complete package for both casual and serious gamers. Create any kind of shot you like by adjusting your stance, direction and ball spin. The shot types are only limited by your imagination. The simple drag and swipe interface allows you to pick up and play the game quickly, or alternatively for the more serious bowlers we have included additional features to allow the ball to be positioned and the shot shaped as required. So whether you want a simple easy and fun bowling game or a full on simulation, this game is for you. Download My Bowling 3D now and try it for free, you will not be disappointed. System Requirements: ∙ Compatible with iPhone, iPad and iPod touch. ∙ Supports iOS 15.0+ ∙ Utilizes Retina displays on compatible devices. ∙ Game Center compatible. Game Features: ∙ Localized to English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Dutch, Portuguese, Russian, Turkish, Canadian French and Mexican Spanish. ∙ Full High Def 3D textured environments. ∙ Full 3D physics at 60 FPS. ∙ Practice: Fine tune your game by playing on your own with no rules. ∙ Quick Play: Play a custom match against other friends, family members or computer opponents. ∙ League: Participate in league events with 3, 5, 7 or 9 rounds where the highest points total wins. ∙ Tournament: Test your nerves in a 4 round knockout tournament event. ∙ Multi player hot seat up to 4 players. ∙ Fully adjustable address including position and direction. ∙ Full spin control and shot shape setup. ∙ Configure up to 4 player profiles to keep track of all your statistics. ∙ Each profile contains comprehensive statistics and progression history. ∙ Progress through the ranks from Rookie to Legend. Beware you can go down the ranks as well as up. ∙ Over 20 bowling balls to choose from. ∙ Ball weight customization. ∙ 10 bowling alleys to choose from. ∙ 12 pin styles to choose from. ∙ 28 computer opponents with customizable names. Play against the pros! ∙ Play against 25 different computer opponents spread over 5 difficulty levels. ∙ Fully working lane mechanics including gutter bumpers (If needed!). ∙ Save your favorite shots and watch them with complete video playback. ∙ Over 20 achievements to collect locally or via Game Center. ∙ Track your game progress and achievement progress locally in the new 3D Trophy Room. ∙ Leader boards and exclusive membership to The 300 Club (If you are good enough). ∙ Take action photos and share them via Email or save them to your device. ∙ Multiplayer game modes including ‘Online Play’, ‘Local Network’ and 'Pass and Play'.

Screenshots

Checkers ・4 screens
My Bowling 3D4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Checkers ・ at none against My Bowling 3D's 4. Checkers ・ also leads on ratings volume (60K vs 6.5K). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence 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. My Bowling 3D sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Checkers ・ asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

My Bowling 3D holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Checkers ・ has 60K ratings behind it against 6.5K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 76% of Checkers ・'s written reviews are positive against 72% of My Bowling 3D's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 months. Both last shipped on November 1, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Checkers ・ versus My Bowling 3D: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCheckers ・My Bowling 3D
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (60K ratings)4.7 (6.5K ratings) — better
Positive reviews76.1% of reviews — better72.4% of reviews
Number of ratings60K — better6.5K
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 3 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size107 MB211 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperOptime Software LLCiWare Designs Ltd.

Customer experience

Checkers ・

All ratings59,276 ratings
Positive87.1%
Neutral6.4%
Negative6.5%
Written reviews1,200 reviews
Positive76.1%
Neutral8.6%
Negative15.3%

My Bowling 3D

All ratings6,463 ratings
Positive92.7%
Neutral4.0%
Negative3.2%
Written reviews373 reviews
Positive72.4%
Neutral9.4%
Negative18.2%

User reviews

Checkers ・

From 60K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Simple and easy to play
  • 🤖 Challenging AI opponent
  • 🎮 Enjoyable gameplay

Room to improve

  • 💤 Repetitive AI moves
  • 🛑 Inability to win against AI
  • 🔍 Unclear difficulty levels
  • 🔢 Freezing/crashing issues
  • 📢 Intrusive ads

My Bowling 3D

From 6.5K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🎳 Realistic bowling experience
  • 👍 Easy to play and understand
  • 🎨 Great graphics and visuals
  • 🕹️ Intuitive controls
  • 🕹️ Customizable ball and pin options

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Inconsistent pin physics and ball behavior
  • 🕰️ Slow pace between frames
  • 💰 Ads and in-app purchases
  • 🕹️ Difficulty with spin and curve shots
  • 🤖 Computer opponents too easy or unrealistic

Bugs and requests

Checkers ・

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • AI refusing to make moves when losing
  • Game freezing/crashing during play
  • Scores not saving properly

Requested features

3 requests
  • More difficulty settings
  • Ability to play against friends online
  • Option to customize board/piece appearance

My Bowling 3D

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Ball going through pins without knocking them down
  • Game freezing or crashing after ads
  • Incorrect scoring or strike/spare recognition

Requested features

5 requests
  • Online multiplayer mode
  • Ability to save and track personal stats
  • More customization options for balls, pins, and lanes
  • Faster gameplay and ability to skip animations
  • Improved physics and more realistic pin/ball interactions

In-app purchases

None

Checkers ・

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

My Bowling 3D

One-time4
  • Tournament$3.99
  • League$3.99
  • Remove Advertising$7.99
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  • Purchase Complete Game$9.99

Questions

Is Checkers ・ free?
Checkers ・ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is My Bowling 3D free?
My Bowling 3D is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Checkers ・ or My Bowling 3D?
My Bowling 3D is rated higher. Checkers ・ averages 4.5 out of 5 from 60K ratings, while My Bowling 3D averages 4.7 from 6.5K ratings.
Do Checkers ・ or My Bowling 3D have ads?
Both Checkers ・ and My Bowling 3D show ads.
Which is updated more often, Checkers ・ or My Bowling 3D?
Checkers ・ ships an update every 3 months, and My Bowling 3D every 3 months. Most recently, Checkers ・ was updated on November 1, 2026 and My Bowling 3D on November 1, 2026.

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