# Crazy Darts vs Bowling Pro

The clearest difference is update cadence: Bowling Pro at monthly against Crazy Darts's every 7 months. Bowling Pro also leads on rating (4.4 vs 4.1) and ratings volume (1.1K vs 36). Crazy Darts's advantage is iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15.0). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Crazy Darts sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Bowling Pro sells 9 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Bowling Pro holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bowling Pro has 1.1K ratings behind it against 36, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 74% and 75% positive.

Crazy Darts ships an update every 7 months, Bowling Pro monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Crazy Darts | Bowling Pro |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (36 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crazy-darts/id408502686/reviews) | **[4.4 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bowling-pro-3d-strike-master/id1456914662/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 36 | **1.1K** |
| Positive reviews | 73.9% of reviews | **74.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 19 MB | 273 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Froggy Studios](https://appshunter.io/developer/389062016) | [Renown Entertainment](https://appshunter.io/developer/393190602) |

## What reviewers say

### Crazy Darts

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crazy-darts/id408502686)

Engage in zany balloon-busting action with this arcade-style game. Drag and fling darts with elastic action to pop endless balloons, compete on global leaderboards, and enjoy stunning graphics. It's a free, fun way to pass the time.

**Highlights:** Elastic dart-flinging action, Endless balloon-busting gameplay, Global Game Center leaderboards, High-resolution graphics and sound, Arcade-style action

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ad-Free Version | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Addictive gameplay
- 👍 Fun and casual
- 👍 Great for time killing
- 👍 Easy to pick up
- 👍 Slick dart mechanism

**What reviewers complain about**

- 👎 Can get boring
- 👎 Too easy to cheat
- 👎 Ads can be annoying
- 👎 Ads poorly placed
- 👎 Graphics are basic

**Reported bugs**

- Ads interrupt gameplay
- Game crashes
- Ad came up then blacked out
- Advertisement is pretty poorly placed

**Requested features**

- Add more levels
- Increase difficulty
- Add different backgrounds
- Update for new iOS devices


### Bowling Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bowling-pro-3d-strike-master/id1456914662)

Experience realistic bowling with authentic physics and a vast collection of balls and pins. Compete solo on leaderboards or challenge friends in local multiplayer across unique, themed alleys. Enjoy quick games or full matches with customizable frame options.

**Highlights:** Realistic 3D bowling physics, Collect over 43 balls and pins, Unlock epic themed alleys, Pass & Play local multiplayer, Game Center leaderboards, 5 or 10 frame games

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Novice Gold Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| 4X Gold | $1.99 | one-time |
| Intermediate Gold Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| 2X Gold | $3.99 | one-time |
| Advanced Gold Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Upgrade | $9.99 | one-time |
| Pro Gold Pack | $19.99 | one-time |
| Champion Gold Pack | $49.99 | one-time |
| Master Key | $59.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun game
- 👍 Great bowling game
- 👍 Wonderful selection of bowling balls and pins
- 👍 Attention to detail is amazing
- 👍 Good graphics and animations

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Pins not bouncy enough
- 💰 Low gold per game, expensive items
- ⏱️ Feels slow, could be faster
- 🔍 Impossible to get a perfect game
- 📺 Too many ads, long unskippable ads

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes after logo screen
- Inconsistent physics, hard to control ball direction

**Requested features**

- Multiplayer mode
- Spare practice mode
- Camera behind the lane option
- Fix scoring issues
- Reduce cost of balls and lanes


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Crazy Darts free?

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

### Is Bowling Pro free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Crazy Darts or Bowling Pro?

Bowling Pro is rated higher. Crazy Darts averages 4.1 out of 5 from 36 ratings, while Bowling Pro averages 4.4 from 1.1K ratings.

### Do Crazy Darts or Bowling Pro have ads?

Both Crazy Darts and Bowling Pro show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Crazy Darts or Bowling Pro?

Crazy Darts ships an update every 7 months, and Bowling Pro monthly. Most recently, Crazy Darts was updated on October 15, 2026 and Bowling Pro on October 26, 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.*