# Action Bowling Classic vs Super Waves

The clearest difference is rating: Super Waves at 4.1 against Action Bowling Classic's 3.1. Super Waves also leads on review sentiment (75% vs 41%) and update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months). Action Bowling Classic's advantage is ratings volume (161 vs 15). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Action Bowling Classic sells 11 one-off in-app purchases and Super Waves sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Super Waves holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 3.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Action Bowling Classic has 161 ratings behind it against 15, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 41% of Action Bowling Classic's written reviews are positive against 75% of Super Waves's.

Action Bowling Classic ships an update every 3 months, Super Waves monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Action Bowling Classic | Super Waves |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.1 (161 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/action-bowling-classic/id301695105/reviews) | **[4.1 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/super-waves-action-platformer/id959185435/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **161** | 15 |
| Positive reviews | 41.2% of reviews | **75.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 372 MB | 217 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Tribal City Interactive](https://appshunter.io/developer/376030493) | [Renown Entertainment](https://appshunter.io/developer/393190602) |

## What reviewers say

### Action Bowling Classic

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/action-bowling-classic/id301695105)

Experience realistic arcade bowling with stunning 3D graphics and physics. Compete in various locations with custom balls, master different shot types, and challenge friends. Track your progress with detailed stats.

**Highlights:** 10 bowling locations, 72 custom bowling balls, 3D physics engine, Professional shot types, Pass and Play multiplayer, Practice mode, Detailed stats tracking

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Bowling Alley Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Custom Bowling Ball Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Multiplay Mode and Bowling Trivia | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Practice Mode | $0.99 | one-time |
| Custom Bowling Ball Pack 2 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Custom Bowling Ball Pack 3 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Custom Bowling Ball Pack 4 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Custom Bowling Ball Pack 5 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Coins Booster Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| Upgrade to Action Bowling Pro | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ⭐ Good game
- 👍 Works great on iPhone
- 🎳 Fun to play

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes
- 🔥 Overheating issues
- 🎳 Reduced gameplay quality
- 💰 Excessive ads/in-app purchases

**Reported bugs**

- Random ball direction changes
- Difficulty spikes after updates
- Compatibility issues with newer devices

**Requested features**

- Customizable bowling balls and music
- Trivia mode
- Multiplayer support


### Super Waves

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/super-waves-action-platformer/id959185435)

Test your retro gaming skills in this arcade action classic. Jump and smash to survive against hordes of sea creatures with your boat and paddle. Collect gold, recruit mermaids, and upgrade your abilities for an endless challenge.

**Highlights:** Boat and paddle combat, Classic platformer controls, Collect gold and treasures, Recruit mermaids, Upgrade health and super moves, Procedurally generated waves, Game Center achievements and leaderboards

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Handful of 2,500 Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| Coin Multiplier | $0.99 | one-time |
| Bucket of 6,000 Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| Upgrade Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Chest of 14,000 Coins | $2.99 | one-time |
| Auto Reload Supers | $4.99 | one-time |
| Boatload of 31,000 Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| Maximum Johnny | $4.99 | one-time |
| Maximum Supers | $6.99 | one-time |
| King of the Seven Seas | $14.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Action Bowling Classic free?

Action Bowling Classic is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Super Waves free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Action Bowling Classic or Super Waves?

Super Waves is rated higher. Action Bowling Classic averages 3.1 out of 5 from 161 ratings, while Super Waves averages 4.1 from 15 ratings.

### Do Action Bowling Classic or Super Waves have ads?

Both Action Bowling Classic and Super Waves show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Action Bowling Classic or Super Waves?

Action Bowling Classic ships an update every 3 months, and Super Waves monthly. Most recently, Action Bowling Classic was updated on October 23, 2026 and Super Waves on October 26, 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.*