Comparison

Cave Bowling vs Planktoons

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Cave Bowling

Experience a prehistoric twist on bowling! Aim your ball through rocky landscapes, avoiding obstacles and ancient creatures to strike the pins and collect bones. Discover multiple solutions for each of the 80 levels.

Highlights
  • 80 prehistoric stages
  • Auto-saving best solutions
  • Fine-adjustable controls
  • 3-star ranking system
  • Multiple solutions per level
  • Collectors Icon #25
Features
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Striiiiike! Warp back in time and join our forefathers in an exciting game of CAVE BOWLING! Set aim and send the bowling ball flying through rocky landscapes filled with crazy obstacles and prehistoric animals. Can you strike the pins and collect all bones without knocking down the cheerful audience? If you love our other physics-based ball game, Cat Physics, chances are you'll have a blast with Cave Bowling too! * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * - "Donut Games rolls another strike" -- TouchArcade - "Game of the day" -- MacWorld IDG.se - "New & Noteworthy" -- Apple, Jan 2011 - "Cave Bowling features original design, mechanics and challenges, something many iPhone games lack these days." -- Gamezebo - "We've basically been at the point where it's safe to just blindly download anything Donut Games releases, and I'm glad to say Cave Bowling continues that tradition." -- TouchArcade * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * GAME FEATURES: - 80 prehistoric stages - Auto-saving feature that records your best solution to each level - Fine-adjustable controls - Donut Games' famous 3-star ranking system - Multiple solutions for each level: Increased replay value - Donut Games' Collectors Icon #25 - And much more... * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Enjoy another Donut Games release!

About

Planktoons

Features
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Something tiny is about to become something massive. Deep beneath the surface, a world of color, strategy, and surprisingly satisfying tile-merging awaits. Planktoons is a cozy ocean puzzle game where you start with the smallest creature in the sea - and evolve your way to the top of the food chain, one merge at a time. This is your underwater kingdom. Build it wisely. HOW IT WORKS Slide tiles across the grid. Match identical sea creatures to merge them into something bigger, rarer, and more magnificent. Tiny plankton becomes a quirky fish. That fish becomes something grander. And on it goes - until you're commanding the giants of the deep. Every move matters. Every choice shapes your ocean. It's the kind of mind game you pick up for five minutes and put down an hour later. UNLEASH THE WHIRLPOOL When your grid gets crowded, it's time to make a bold move: trigger the Whirlpool. This signature twist reshuffles your entire board - a tactical power-up that can completely flip your strategy. Use it at the right moment and watch your game transform. Use it carelessly and... well, that's what makes it interesting. TAKE YOUR TIME Changed your mind? Undo your last move and rethink your strategy. Planktoons rewards calm thinking over speed - it's a casual game built for players who enjoy being smart about it. FEATURES Global Leaderboard - Compete with players worldwide and climb the ranks Achievements - Your progress syncs across all your devices via your account Personal Stats - Track how far you've come in your ocean journey Charming Animations - Every sea creature has its own personality and flair Fully Offline - No Wi-Fi? No problem. Play anywhere, anytime 11 Languages - Arabic, English, French, German, Indonesian, Japanese, Korean, Simplified Chinese, Spanish, Thai, Vietnamese WHO IS PLANKTOONS FOR? For anyone who loves a cozy, no-pressure puzzle experience. For fans of ocean games and fish games who want something with actual strategic depth. For casual game lovers who enjoy the "just one more move" feeling. For the thinker, the explorer, and everyone who's ever looked at the ocean and wondered what's going on down there. Dive in. The food chain is waiting.

Screenshots

Cave Bowling3 screens
Planktoons4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Cave Bowling at none against Planktoons's shown. Cave Bowling also leads on price ($0.99 vs $2.99) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.0). Planktoons's advantage is update cadence (every 4 months vs every 13 months). On in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Cave Bowling costs $0.99 and Planktoons $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Cave Bowling ships an update every 13 months, Planktoons every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Cave Bowling versus Planktoons: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCave BowlingPlanktoons
Price$0.99 — better$2.99
Rating4.7 (108 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews94.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings108 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 13 monthsEvery 4 months — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS8.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB275 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDonut GamesSMOOTHICS e.U.

Bugs and requests

Cave Bowling

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Game freezes or crashes on certain levels
  • Audio cuts out or glitches during gameplay
  • Inconsistent scoring and star ratings

Requested features

4 requests
  • More levels and content updates
  • Ability to skip difficult levels
  • Option to mute or customize sound effects
  • Leaderboards and achievements

Planktoons

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Cave Bowling

No in-app purchases

None

Planktoons

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Cave Bowling free?
Cave Bowling costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Planktoons free?
Planktoons costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Cave Bowling or Planktoons have ads?
Planktoons shows ads; Cave Bowling does not.
Which is updated more often, Cave Bowling or Planktoons?
Cave Bowling ships an update every 13 months, and Planktoons every 4 months. Most recently, Cave Bowling was updated on October 18, 2026 and Planktoons on October 5, 2026.

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