# Checkers ・ vs Bowling 3D Extreme

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Checkers ・ at none against Bowling 3D Extreme's 1. Checkers ・ also leads on update cadence (every 3 months vs every 7 months). Bowling 3D Extreme's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.6). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Bowling 3D Extreme sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Checkers ・ asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Checkers ・ against 4.6 for Bowling 3D Extreme. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 59K and 68K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 76% of Checkers ・'s written reviews are positive against 81% of Bowling 3D Extreme's.

Checkers ・ ships an update every 3 months, Bowling 3D Extreme every 7 months. Both last shipped on September 27, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Checkers ・ | Bowling 3D Extreme |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (59K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/checkers/id294664915/reviews) | **[4.6 (68K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bowling-3d-extreme/id705287619/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 59K | **68K** |
| Positive reviews | 76.1% of reviews | **81.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 months** | Every 7 months |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 107 MB | 86 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Optime Software LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/289278460) | [Sailendu Behera](https://appshunter.io/developer/705287622) |

## 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


### Bowling 3D Extreme

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bowling-3d-extreme/id705287619)

Experience realistic 3D bowling with intuitive controls. Flick to roll, swipe for spin, and aim for strikes. Compete in various game modes, unlock unique balls, and track your performance.

**Highlights:** Realistic 3D graphics, Intuitive flick and swipe controls, 16 unique bowling balls, Four exciting game modes, Performance tracking stats, Realistic physics

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎳 Realistic bowling experience
- 🎨 Excellent graphics and visuals
- 🕹️ Easy and intuitive controls
- 🕹️ Ability to control ball after release
- 🕰️ Fast-paced gameplay

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤖 CPU opponent too difficult to beat
- 💰 Excessive ads and in-app purchases
- 🐛 Occasional crashes and glitches
- 🕹️ Overly easy to control ball after release

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezes after completing a game
- Scoreboard not updating correctly in multiplayer modes
- Inconsistent ball physics and pin behavior

**Requested features**

- Online multiplayer mode
- Customizable difficulty levels for CPU
- Option to disable ball control after release
- More ball and lane customization options
- Ability to reset game statistics


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Checkers ・ free?

Checkers ・ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Bowling 3D Extreme free?

Bowling 3D Extreme is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Checkers ・ or Bowling 3D Extreme?

Bowling 3D Extreme is rated higher. Checkers ・ averages 4.5 out of 5 from 59K ratings, while Bowling 3D Extreme averages 4.6 from 68K ratings.

### Do Checkers ・ or Bowling 3D Extreme have ads?

Both Checkers ・ and Bowling 3D Extreme show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Checkers ・ or Bowling 3D Extreme?

Checkers ・ ships an update every 3 months, and Bowling 3D Extreme every 7 months. Most recently, Checkers ・ was updated on September 27, 2026 and Bowling 3D Extreme on September 27, 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.*