# Doodle Bowling vs (R)evolve

The clearest difference is rating: Doodle Bowling at 4.3 against (R)evolve's 3.5. Doodle Bowling also leads on review sentiment (64% vs 33%) and ratings volume (331 vs 61). (R)evolve's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Doodle Bowling sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and (R)evolve sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

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 331 ratings behind it against 61, 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 33% of (R)evolve's.

Doodle Bowling ships an update every 2 months, (R)evolve fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Doodle Bowling | (R)evolve |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.3 (331 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/doodle-bowling/id354065959/reviews)** | [3.5 (61 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/revolve/id827757536/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **331** | 61 |
| Positive reviews | **64.2% of reviews** | 33.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 138 MB | 121 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **6.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [GameResort LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/301101149) | [Team17 Digital Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/321369234) |

## 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


### (R)evolve

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/revolve/id827757536)

Protect an alien planet from meteorites by spinning it to save its inhabitants. Evolve and spread life to achieve a high score. Enjoy fast-paced gameplay with simple controls and vibrant graphics.

**Highlights:** Protect alien planet from meteorites, Spin planet to save inhabitants, Evolve and spread life, Fast-paced gameplay, Simple tap controls, HD graphics, Game Center leaderboards

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Addictive and fun gameplay mechanics
- 🎨 Nice graphics and animations
- 📱 Works on older devices (iPhone 3GS)
- ⚡ Simple and easy to pick up
- 🏆 Competitive leaderboard system

**What reviewers complain about**

- 📱 Forced Facebook login on startup
- 📺 Excessive and intrusive advertisements
- 🐛 Frequent stuttering and lag issues
- ❌ Confusing or missing game instructions
- 🔌 Requires internet connection for high scores

**Reported bugs**

- App immediately redirects to Facebook on launch
- Settings menu has no exit option
- High scores don't save without internet connection
- Achievement notifications block gameplay visibility
- Game freezes or fails to respond

**Requested features**

- Power-ups and upgrades system
- Peaceful/relaxed game mode
- Offline high score tracking
- Optional Facebook integration
- Ability to disable Facebook prompts


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Doodle Bowling free?

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

### Is (R)evolve free?

(R)evolve is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Doodle Bowling or (R)evolve?

Doodle Bowling is rated higher. Doodle Bowling averages 4.3 out of 5 from 331 ratings, while (R)evolve averages 3.5 from 61 ratings.

### Do Doodle Bowling or (R)evolve have ads?

Doodle Bowling shows ads; (R)evolve does not.

### Which is updated more often, Doodle Bowling or (R)evolve?

Doodle Bowling ships an update every 2 months, and (R)evolve fortnightly. Most recently, Doodle Bowling was updated on October 16, 2026 and (R)evolve on October 9, 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.*