# PinPal vs LaneTrax

The clearest difference is price: LaneTrax at Free against PinPal's $8.99. LaneTrax also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 6 weeks). PinPal's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 8) and review sentiment (92% vs 65%). On rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

LaneTrax is free to download; PinPal costs $8.99 up front. LaneTrax sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. PinPal asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for PinPal against 4.8 for LaneTrax. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PinPal has 5K ratings behind it against 560, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 92% of PinPal's written reviews are positive against 65% of LaneTrax's.

PinPal ships an update every 6 weeks, LaneTrax fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PinPal | LaneTrax |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $8.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.9 (5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pinpal/id321817464/reviews)** | [4.8 (560 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lanetrax/id6475736816/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **5K** | 560 |
| Positive reviews | **92.2% of reviews** | 64.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Paid** | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | **#18** | #194 |
| Size | 18 MB | 180 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Jeff Stuart](https://appshunter.io/developer/321817467) | [LaneTrax Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1725020204) |

## What reviewers say

### PinPal

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

**Currently charting:** #18 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


### LaneTrax

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lanetrax/id6475736816)

**Currently charting:** #194 Top Grossing · Sports (US App Store)

This app provides professional-level bowling analytics directly on your smartphone. Record every shot, visualize ball trajectory and speed in real-time, and generate detailed performance reports. Analyze trends over time to improve your game, all with just your phone and a tripod.

**Highlights:** Record every shot, Real-time trajectory visualization, Generate PDF reports, Analyze shot-by-shot data, Lightweight and portable setup, Track speed and rev rate

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Annually | $89.99 | per year |
| Annually | $89.99 | per year |
| Annually | $89.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great statistics
- 👍 Good app for serious bowlers
- 👍 Useful for those without access to Specto

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤔 Unclear subscription pricing
- 🐛 Issues with lane/foul line detection
- 🐛 Frequent disconnections
- 💰 Expensive subscription cost

**Reported bugs**

- Invalid server response when connecting USBC info
- Difficulty getting the app to work properly

**Requested features**

- Team mode to track others' stats
- Ability to remove shots for misreads
- Scoring tracking


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PinPal free?

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

### Is LaneTrax free?

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

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

PinPal is rated higher. PinPal averages 4.9 out of 5 from 5K ratings, while LaneTrax averages 4.8 from 560 ratings.

### Do PinPal or LaneTrax have ads?

Neither PinPal nor LaneTrax shows ads.

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

PinPal ships an update every 6 weeks, and LaneTrax fortnightly. Most recently, PinPal was updated on October 17, 2026 and LaneTrax on October 16, 2026.

### Which is more popular, PinPal or LaneTrax?

PinPal currently peaks at #18 in the App Store charts, and LaneTrax at #194. 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.*