# PinPal vs Lanetalk Bowling

The clearest difference is review sentiment: PinPal at 92% against Lanetalk Bowling's 42%. PinPal also leads on rating (4.9 vs 3.8) and in-app purchases (none vs 7). Lanetalk Bowling's advantage is price (Free vs $8.99) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 6 weeks). On ratings volume and device support there is nothing between them.

Lanetalk Bowling is free to download; PinPal costs $8.99 up front. Lanetalk Bowling sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. PinPal asks for nothing beyond the download.

PinPal holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5K and 2.3K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 92% of PinPal's written reviews are positive against 42% of Lanetalk Bowling's.

PinPal ships an update every 6 weeks, Lanetalk Bowling fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 20, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | PinPal | Lanetalk Bowling |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $8.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.9 (5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pinpal/id321817464/reviews)** | [3.8 (2.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lanetalk-bowling/id493763132/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **5K** | 2.3K |
| Positive reviews | **92.2% of reviews** | 42.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Freemium** |
| Best chart rank | **#12** | #63 |
| Size | 18 MB | 130 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Jeff Stuart](https://appshunter.io/developer/321817467) | [Lanetalk AB](https://appshunter.io/developer/493763135) |

## What reviewers say

### PinPal

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

**Currently charting:** #12 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


### Lanetalk Bowling

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lanetalk-bowling/id493763132)

**Currently charting:** #63 Top Grossing · Sports (US App Store)

This app automatically tracks your bowling scores and provides detailed statistics to help you improve your game. Follow live scores, league standings, and compare your performance against friends and professionals. Unlock advanced insights with pro features.

**Highlights:** Automatic game tracking, Live scoring from connected centers, Real-time league standings, Detailed pin leave breakdowns, Compare game conditions, Benchmark against other bowlers

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

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lanetalk Supporter | $7.99 | per month |
| Lanetalk Pro | $7.99 | per month |
| Basic Yearly | $24.99 | per year |
| Pro Yearly USBC | $29.99 | per year |
| Yearly (Pro) USBC | $39.99 | per year |
| Lanetalk Supporter | $49.99 | per year |
| Lanetalk Pro | $49.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 💻 Helpful for tracking scores and stats
- 🔍 Provides detailed insights into performance
- 🤝 Ability to follow friends and competitors
- 🌟 Great app for bowlers of all levels

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy and unreliable performance
- 🔒 Locking features behind paywall
- 🤔 Inconsistent data and scoring issues
- 📵 Inability to access historical data without subscription

**Reported bugs**

- Games not saving or syncing correctly
- App crashing or freezing during use
- Inaccurate scoring and statistics
- Login and account issues

**Requested features**

- Add ability to manually edit scores and frames
- Improve live scoring and connection stability
- Provide more customization options for data tracking
- Integrate with more bowling centers and scoring systems


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PinPal free?

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

### Is Lanetalk Bowling free?

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

### Which has better reviews, PinPal or Lanetalk Bowling?

PinPal is rated higher. PinPal averages 4.9 out of 5 from 5K ratings, while Lanetalk Bowling averages 3.8 from 2.3K ratings.

### Do PinPal or Lanetalk Bowling have ads?

Lanetalk Bowling shows ads; PinPal does not.

### Which is updated more often, PinPal or Lanetalk Bowling?

PinPal ships an update every 6 weeks, and Lanetalk Bowling fortnightly. Most recently, PinPal was updated on October 20, 2026 and Lanetalk Bowling on October 20, 2026.

### Which is more popular, PinPal or Lanetalk Bowling?

PinPal currently peaks at #12 in the App Store charts, and Lanetalk Bowling at #63. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*