# Doodle Bowling vs Bowl like a PRO

The clearest difference is rating: Doodle Bowling at 4.3 against Bowl like a PRO's 3.5. Doodle Bowling also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 14 months) and ratings volume (332 vs 21). Bowl like a PRO's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Doodle Bowling sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Bowl like a PRO asks for nothing beyond the download.

Doodle Bowling holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Doodle Bowling has 332 ratings behind it against 21, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 64% of Doodle Bowling's written reviews are positive against 50% of Bowl like a PRO's.

Doodle Bowling ships an update every 2 months, Bowl like a PRO every 14 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Doodle Bowling | Bowl like a PRO |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.3 (332 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/doodle-bowling/id354065959/reviews)** | [3.5 (21 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bowl-like-a-pro/id1558689321/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **332** | 21 |
| Positive reviews | **64.2% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 14 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 138 MB | 291 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [GameResort LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/301101149) | [WannaPlay Studio Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1254387557) |

## What reviewers say

### Doodle Bowling

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/doodle-bowling/id354065959)

Experience arcade-style bowling with realistic physics and a variety of unique, visually striking environments.  Master spin to avoid gutters and achieve strikes across dozens of psychedelic lanes.

**Highlights:** Realistic bowling physics, Spin control for accuracy, Dozens of psychedelic lanes, Multiple themed worlds, Strike challenges

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

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

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 Unique doodle-style graphics
- 🕹️ Intuitive and responsive controls
- 🔓 No ads or in-app purchases
- 🎯 Satisfying bowling physics and gameplay
- 🔄 Ability to unlock new themes and lanes

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes and glitches
- 🔍 Lack of clear progression or goals
- 🛑 Ads introduced in later updates
- 🔒 Inability to restore purchased content
- 🔁 Unlocked themes/lanes disappearing after updates

**Reported bugs**

- Strikes not always registering correctly
- Pins resetting mid-frame
- Ads causing the app to crash or redirect to the App Store
- Progress and unlocks not saving properly

**Requested features**

- Multiplayer mode (local or online)
- More diverse and customizable bowling environments
- Improved physics and pin behavior
- Leaderboards and achievements
- Ability to preview new lanes before purchase


### Bowl like a PRO

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bowl-like-a-pro/id1558689321)

Experience the most realistic mobile bowling simulation with true-to-life physics and challenging gameplay. Compete against players worldwide, practice on real oil patterns, and join daily tournaments for a chance to win prizes. Hone your skills and aim for strikes in this immersive 10-pin simulator.

**Highlights:** Realistic bowling physics simulation, Online multiplayer competition, Bowling practice mode, Daily tournaments, Win real prizes, Real-life oil patterns

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Doodle Bowling free?

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

### Is Bowl like a PRO free?

Bowl like a PRO is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Doodle Bowling or Bowl like a PRO?

Doodle Bowling is rated higher. Doodle Bowling averages 4.3 out of 5 from 332 ratings, while Bowl like a PRO averages 3.5 from 21 ratings.

### Do Doodle Bowling or Bowl like a PRO have ads?

Both Doodle Bowling and Bowl like a PRO show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Doodle Bowling or Bowl like a PRO?

Doodle Bowling ships an update every 2 months, and Bowl like a PRO every 14 months. Most recently, Doodle Bowling was updated on November 1, 2026 and Bowl like a PRO on November 3, 2026.

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