# Galaxy Bowling HD vs Bowling Sim

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Bowling Sim at none against Galaxy Bowling HD's 10. Galaxy Bowling HD's advantage is ratings volume (2.5K vs 445). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Galaxy Bowling HD sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Bowling Sim asks for nothing beyond the download.

Galaxy Bowling HD holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Galaxy Bowling HD has 2.5K ratings behind it against 445, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 76% of Galaxy Bowling HD's written reviews are positive against 80% of Bowling Sim's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Galaxy Bowling HD | Bowling Sim |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (2.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/galaxy-bowling-hd/id446662712/reviews)** | [4.5 (445 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bowling-sim/id1308372566/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2.5K** | 445 |
| Positive reviews | 76.0% of reviews | **79.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 207 MB | 208 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Jason Allen](https://appshunter.io/developer/441222562) | [Dmitriy Rytikov](https://appshunter.io/developer/1218384309) |

## What reviewers say

### Galaxy Bowling HD

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/galaxy-bowling-hd/id446662712)

Experience realistic bowling with multiple game modes and variations, including ten pin, candlepin, and 100-pin challenges. Compete in tournaments, unlock new equipment, and track your progress with detailed career stats.

**Highlights:** Multiple bowling variations (ten pin, candlepin, 100-pin), Daily tournaments and online multiplayer, Unlockable balls, lanes, and equipment, Career stats tracking, Realistic 3D graphics and alleys, Local 4-player multiplayer

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Candlepin and Duckpin Bowling Mode | $0.99 | one-time |
| Galaxy Bowling - Candlepin Mode | $0.99 | one-time |
| Galaxy Bowling - Duckpin Mode | $0.99 | one-time |
| Galaxy Bowling - 100 Pins Mode | $0.99 | one-time |
| Galaxy Bowling - 5 Pin Mode | $0.99 | one-time |
| Galaxy Bowling - Nine Pin Mode | $0.99 | one-time |
| West County Skittles Mode | $0.99 | one-time |
| Long Alley Skittles Mode | $0.99 | one-time |
| Galaxy Bowling Pro | $2.99 | one-time |
| Galaxy Bowling - All Modes | $5.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎳 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 👍 Variety of bowling modes
- 🎨 Customizable bowling balls
- 🏆 Tournaments and competitions
- 🎮 Multiplayer options

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Paywall for some game modes
- 🔍 Inconsistent pin physics
- 🐛 Bugs and crashes
- 🔄 Difficulty restoring purchases
- 📺 Excessive advertisements

**Reported bugs**

- Candlepin mode freezes after a few frames
- Ball glitches and gets stuck on the lane
- Scoring issues with 100-pin mode
- Restore purchases button not working
- Black screen during gameplay

**Requested features**

- Add bumpers for 5-pin bowling
- Improve 5-pin and candlepin physics
- Implement 4-player mode
- Add more tournament options
- Allow custom ball designs


### Bowling Sim

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bowling-sim/id1308372566)

Experience a highly realistic bowling simulation with authentic physics and oil-coated lanes. Choose from multiple game modes, including single player, local multiplayer, and AI opponents, with adjustable difficulty levels. Enjoy stunning graphics and track your progress with detailed statistics.

**Highlights:** Realistic physics engine, Multiple game modes, Adjustable difficulty levels, Hook and spin ball control, Detailed statistics tracking, 21 unlockable bowling balls, Offline play

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Realistic bowling simulation
- 🎨 Great graphics and visuals
- 🎵 Relaxing background music
- 🕹️ Intuitive and easy to play

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezes
- 🛑 App no longer working after updates
- 💤 Unresponsive controls
- 🚫 Ads too intrusive

**Reported bugs**

- Ball bouncing off the alley or rolling backward
- Pins not resetting correctly after a frame
- Keyboard not appearing for player name entry

**Requested features**

- Add landscape mode for tablets
- Improve pin physics and ball behavior
- Implement more realistic scoring and pin feedback
- Provide an ad-free paid version


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Galaxy Bowling HD free?

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

### Is Bowling Sim free?

Bowling Sim is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Galaxy Bowling HD or Bowling Sim?

Galaxy Bowling HD is rated higher. Galaxy Bowling HD averages 4.6 out of 5 from 2.5K ratings, while Bowling Sim averages 4.5 from 445 ratings.

### Do Galaxy Bowling HD or Bowling Sim have ads?

Both Galaxy Bowling HD and Bowling Sim show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Galaxy Bowling HD or Bowling Sim?

Galaxy Bowling HD ships an update every 2 months, and Bowling Sim every 2 months. Most recently, Galaxy Bowling HD was updated on October 29, 2026 and Bowling Sim on October 24, 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.*