BowlSheet® vs The Paddock App 3.0
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
BowlSheet®
This app is a comprehensive bowling scoring and tracking system for iOS. It supports various game types, calculates advanced statistics, and allows users to store detailed bowler and equipment information. Share your performance and game data easily.
- Single and multiplayer scoring
- Baker scoring system support
- Bowling ball speed calculator
- Average and stats tracking
- Oil pattern markup and sharing
- Split and common leave identification
- Bowler and equipment management
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Welcome to BowlSheet®! A revolutionary bowling scoring / tracking system for iOS devices * Supports single player AND multiplayer games (team) * First iOS bowling app to support the baker scoring system * Now supports opponent score (match play) * Bowling ball speed calculator built in (mph / kph) * Check averages and stats from directly in the app * Post stats, oil pattern markups and ball drilling specs directly to Facebook, Twitter, or *email with .csv file * Automatically calculates splits / common leaves and displays their common name * Pin by Pin, Ball for Ball scoring * Keep track of everything important in bowling * Easily slide your foot (Approach), Arrow, or BreakPoint Targets for each ball thrown and store the actual hits as well as attempted hits * Store and use different types of oil patterns as well as mark them up and send to others via email * Customizable color scheme for entire app * Store High, Middle, or Low pocket hits for each 1st ball of each frame thrown * Analyze games in their entirety * Keep track of every bowler and their equipment (balls, shoes, wrist supports, and other) * Store bowling ball surfaces and other important equipment options as well as use your own bowling ball image for target sliders * Track bowlers hand layout (span, finger sizes, pitch) and bowling ball layout (Pin / Pap / Dual Angle Layouts) * Store each bowling ball’s drilling and pin layouts * Track which shoe slide (front and back) you used at different bowling centers and even each shot * Take notes for each ball rolled * Store important aspects of each location / event bowled including addresses, phone numbers, coordinator's contact information, you can even take a photo of each location and view the location on a map as well as auto locate via GPS * View common statistics for each bowler as well as their pin hit / miss ratios and percentages * Easily view series totals for each event * Bowl as a single bowler, team or as a Baker Team (bowler 1 thru 5 is assigned automatically to each frame 1-5,6-10). * Change team lineup prior to every Team Game * Filterable statistics for :First Ball average, Strikes, Spares, Splits, Pocket Shots, Open Frames, Split Conversions, Pinfall and more! Please send comments/suggestions to support@edibu.com Follow updates on Twitter @ https://twitter.com/edibullc Or visit our Facebook page @ https://www.facebook.com/EdibuLLC/ * CSV Statistics Export requires subscription after 1 year from date of app purchase.
The Paddock App 3.0
This app uses physics-based calculations to generate optimized bowling ball layouts based on your unique release. It analyzes your speed, rev rate, tilt, and rotation to provide precise dual-angle layouts for maximum performance on any lane condition.
- Physics-driven dual angle layout generation
- Analyzes release data (speed, revs, tilt, rotation)
- Calculates transition speed and motion shape
- Core-specific tuning for symmetrical and asymmetrical cores
- Precision timing for midlane read
- Geometric shaping for backend reaction
- Benchmark grit recommendations
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The Paddock 3.0: Master Your Bowling Motion Professional Dual Angle Layouts Driven by Physics Stop guessing and start striking. The Paddock App 3.0 is the most advanced bowling layout engine ever built for mobile. Developed using the "Dual Angle Layout" logic, this tool translates your unique physical release—Speed, Rev Rate, Tilt, and Rotation—into mathematically optimized Dual Angle layouts (DA x PD x VA). Why it works: The Paddock doesn't just give you numbers; it understands the "why." By analyzing your LS(Launch Speed):RPM Balance, the app calculates the perfect Transition Speed (Sum) and Motion Shape (Ratio) to match your game to the lane conditions. Whether you are a Speed-Dominant "Stroker" or a Rev-Dominant "Cranker," The Paddock tunes your equipment for maximum "miss room" and pin carry. Key Features: * 9 Release Profile Matrix: Custom logic for every combination of Axis Tilt and Rotation. * Core-Specific Tuning: Differentiated Pin-to-PAP (PD) logic for Symmetrical and Asymmetrical cores. * Precision Timing: Our "Sum" logic determines exactly when your ball reads the midlane. * Geometric Shaping: Use our "Ratio" engine to design the perfect backend shape. * Surface Strategy: Built-in Benchmark grit recommendations based on your Bowler DNA. * Motion Shape Geometry: Let the app solve the DA : VA ratio for you. Version 3.0 provides 2 benchmark layouts, for a Symmetrical Core and Asymmetrical Core, and 20 more Dual * Angle Layouts characterized by flare amount, how fast axis rotation is lost, and how soon the ball rolls forward. All of the layouts are based on your Bowler DNA. * The Analyze Layout "Why This Works" Summary: Every layout includes a plain-English breakdown of how the ball will behave on the lane. Engineered for Accuracy: From "Short Pin" asymmetrical control layouts to high-leverage symmetrical benchmarks, The Paddock 3.0 uses the latest in bowling sports science to give you a competitive edge. The Goal of The Paddock App 3.0: To provide you with dual angle layouts, specific to your Bowler DNA, for every ball in your bag and the confidence to play on any lane condition in the world.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: The Paddock App 3.0 at $9.99 against BowlSheet®'s $29.99. The Paddock App 3.0 also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and chart position (#196 vs unranked). BowlSheet®'s advantage is review sentiment (67% vs 29%) and rating (4.4 vs 4.1). On update cadence, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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
BowlSheet® costs $29.99 and The Paddock App 3.0 $9.99 up front. BowlSheet® sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $29.99 per year. The Paddock App 3.0 asks for nothing beyond the download.
BowlSheet® holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BowlSheet® has 172 ratings behind it against 16, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of BowlSheet®'s written reviews are positive against 29% of The Paddock App 3.0's.
BowlSheet® ships an update monthly, The Paddock App 3.0 every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and November 11, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | BowlSheet® | The Paddock App 3.0 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $29.99 | $9.99 — better |
| Rating | 4.4 (172 ratings) — better | 4.1 (16 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews — better | 28.6% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 172 — better | 16 |
| Update frequency | Monthly — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases — better | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | #196 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 — better | 16.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 57 MB | 104 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Edibu LLC | Gary Faulkner |
Customer experience
BowlSheet®
The Paddock App 3.0
In-app purchases
BowlSheet®
- Analytics Export Subscription$29.991 Year
The Paddock App 3.0
No in-app purchases
Questions
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