# Checkers ・ vs My Bowling 3D

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.

Both are free to download. My Bowling 3D sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Checkers ・ asks for nothing beyond the download.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Checkers ・ | My Bowling 3D |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (60K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/checkers/id294664915/reviews) | **[4.7 (6.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-bowling-3d/id499289888/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **60K** | 6.5K |
| Positive reviews | **76.1% of reviews** | 72.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 107 MB | 211 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Optime Software LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/289278460) | [iWare Designs Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/443800612) |

## What reviewers say

### Checkers ・

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/checkers/id294664915)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

- More difficulty settings
- Ability to play against friends online
- Option to customize board/piece appearance


### My Bowling 3D

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-bowling-3d/id499289888)

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Tournament | $3.99 | one-time |
| League | $3.99 | one-time |
| Remove Advertising | $7.99 | one-time |
| Purchase Complete Game | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

- 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


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*