# PinPal vs BowlTV

The clearest difference is review sentiment: PinPal at 92% against BowlTV's 3%. PinPal also leads on rating (4.9 vs 1.8) and ratings volume (5K vs 65). BowlTV's advantage is price (Free vs $8.99). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

BowlTV is free to download; PinPal costs $8.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

PinPal holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 1.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PinPal has 5K ratings behind it against 65, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 92% of PinPal's written reviews are positive against 3% of BowlTV's.

PinPal ships an update every 6 weeks, BowlTV every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PinPal | BowlTV |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $8.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.9 (5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pinpal/id321817464/reviews)** | [1.8 (65 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bowltv/id1593227069/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **5K** | 65 |
| Positive reviews | **92.2% of reviews** | 2.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#15** | — |
| Size | 18 MB | 52 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, Apple TV** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Jeff Stuart](https://appshunter.io/developer/321817467) | [United States Bowling Congress](https://appshunter.io/developer/880329765) |

## What reviewers say

### PinPal

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pinpal/id321817464)

**Currently charting:** #15 Top Paid · Sports (US App Store)

Track your bowling scores and analyze detailed statistics to improve your game. This app supports leagues, tournaments, and open play, offering insights into your spare pickups and common misses.

**Highlights:** League, tournament, and open bowling score tracking, Detailed statistical analysis, Spare pickup and leave analysis, Multiple score entry methods, Average calculation

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 📊 Comprehensive stats
- 💯 Reliable and consistent
- 🔍 Helpful for improving game
- 🤩 Awesome app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Stats not accurate
- 🔄 No cloud backup/sync
- 🤔 Outdated with no updates
- 📱 Not compatible with iPad
- 🔢 Can't add more than 3 games

**Reported bugs**

- Games not generating correctly
- Incorrect strike/spare tracking

**Requested features**

- Add Apple Watch support
- Ability to track lane information
- Option to record ball speed
- Handicap calculation and tracking
- Landscape mode support


### BowlTV

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bowltv/id1593227069)

Stream live bowling events from around the world, from youth to senior competitions. Access exclusive behind-the-scenes content, training videos, and historical footage. Interact with a community of fans and commentators, and enjoy replays on demand.

**Highlights:** Live bowling event streaming, Behind-the-scenes content, Historical and training videos, AirPlay and Chromecast support, Live chat and polls, Event replays

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PinPal free?

PinPal costs $8.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is BowlTV free?

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

### Which has better reviews, PinPal or BowlTV?

PinPal is rated higher. PinPal averages 4.9 out of 5 from 5K ratings, while BowlTV averages 1.8 from 65 ratings.

### Do PinPal or BowlTV have ads?

Neither PinPal nor BowlTV shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, PinPal or BowlTV?

PinPal ships an update every 6 weeks, and BowlTV every 2 months. Most recently, PinPal was updated on October 17, 2026 and BowlTV on October 6, 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.*