Comparison

Galaxy Bowling HD vs Bowling Unleashed

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

Head to head
About

Galaxy Bowling HD

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
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- Join millions of bowlers worldwide! The only bowling game with ten pin bowling, candlepin, and 100-pins all in one! - Bowl against players in daily tournaments, unlock bowling games, lanes, earn new balls, and track your career stats! Featuring: - Fun pick up and play gameplay. Touch to position the bowling ball, and then swipe your finger to roll it. Tilt or swipe your finger to add spin. - Ten pin bowling, 100 pin challenge, iron pin, shuffleboard, and pick up spares modes! - Candlepin, Duckpin, Five Pin, Skittles, and Nine Pin variations! These have new pin types, balls, rules, and challenges. - Level up and unlock new locations and equipment! - Beautiful 3D alleys. Reflective lanes and detailed graphics look great on any device. - Top bowler leaderboards, online multiplayer, and local 4-player multiplayer. Unlock new balls and lanes, conquer challenging achievements, become a pro bowler, and challenge the leaderboard. Let's go bowling!

About

Bowling Unleashed

Experience a true-to-life bowling simulation with realistic physics and diverse environments. Compete in 1v1 matches, daily tournaments, and climb global rankings. Master your skills on various lane conditions with a selection of bowling balls.

Highlights
  • Realistic 3D bowling physics
  • 1v1 online multiplayer
  • Daily tournaments
  • World player rankings
  • Multiple bowling venues
  • Variety of bowling balls
Features
Currently charting
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Bowling Unleashed isn’t just another 3D bowling game. It’s a true-to-life bowling experience designed for serious bowlers. Say goodbye to unrealistic, arcade-style games and hello to a realistic bowling simulator that will make you feel like you’re out on the lanes throwing strikes! Powered by Blueprint, the world’s most accurate 3D bowling physics engine, Bowling Unleashed brings real-world bowling simulation to your smartphone. Experience physically accurate bowling, complete with realistic physics, oil patterns, real-time oil breakdown and carrydown, and an array of bowling balls to choose from. Whether you’re competing in 1v1 multiplayer matches or taking on daily tournaments, the fun never stops. Compete in bowling tournaments across different bowling venues, each with unique lane conditions. Master your skills and prove you're a bowling master with every strike and spare. -Play online in real 1v1 matches against friends or foes. -Bowl in our Daily Tournament and compete for the top spot on the leaderboard. -Perfect your skills and see how high you can rise in our World Player Rankings. -Enjoy stunning 3D graphics and realistic bowling environments. -Experience unmatched realism with cutting-edge bowling physics. Download Bowling Unleashed today and experience the future of bowling simulation—right from the comfort of your phone or tablet! Note: A network connection is required to play this bowling game. By downloading this game, you are agreeing to the terms of our privacy policy and end-user license agreement (EULA): Privacy policy: https://www.bowlingunleashed.com/privacy-policy/ EULA: https://www.bowlingunleashed.com/eula/

Screenshots

Galaxy Bowling HD4 screens
Bowling Unleashed4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Bowling Unleashed at every 2 weeks against Galaxy Bowling HD's every 2 months. Bowling Unleashed also leads on chart position (#198 vs unranked) and review sentiment (88% vs 77%). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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

Both are free to download. Galaxy Bowling HD sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Bowling Unleashed sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Galaxy Bowling HD against 4.7 for Bowling Unleashed. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2.5K and 1.4K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 77% of Galaxy Bowling HD's written reviews are positive against 88% of Bowling Unleashed's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Galaxy Bowling HD ships an update every 2 months, Bowling Unleashed every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
Galaxy Bowling HD versus Bowling Unleashed: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGalaxy Bowling HDBowling Unleashed
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (2.5K ratings)4.7 (1.4K ratings) — better
Positive reviews77.3% of reviews88.4% of reviews — better
Number of ratings2.5K — better1.4K
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank—#198 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size207 MB219 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJason Allen3DB Gaming, LLC

Customer experience

Galaxy Bowling HD

All ratings2,486 ratings
Positive91.6%
Neutral4.5%
Negative3.9%
Written reviews282 reviews
Positive77.3%
Neutral6.4%
Negative16.3%

Bowling Unleashed

All ratings1,409 ratings
Positive92.8%
Neutral3.5%
Negative3.8%
Written reviews198 reviews
Positive88.4%
Neutral3.0%
Negative8.6%

User reviews

Galaxy Bowling HD

From 2.5K App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

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

Bowling Unleashed

From 1.4K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🎳 Realistic pin physics
  • 🎳 Accurate ball reaction and oil patterns
  • 🎳 Challenging and satisfying gameplay
  • 🎳 Great for bowlers and non-bowlers alike

Room to improve

  • 🤖 Frustrating glitches with aiming
  • 💰 Subscription model with limited free content
  • 🌐 Lack of online multiplayer and social features
  • 🎥 No replay or camera angle options

Bugs and requests

Galaxy Bowling HD

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • 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

5 requests
  • 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 Unleashed

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Arrow getting stuck on the left or right side
  • Ball clipping through the lane into the gutter
  • Ball settings being reset unexpectedly

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add online multiplayer and tournaments
  • Implement a replay system with free camera
  • Introduce more bowling balls and oil patterns
  • Allow custom ball and oil pattern creation
  • Add a friends list and leaderboards

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Galaxy Bowling HD

One-time10
  • Candlepin and Duckpin Bowling Mode$0.99
  • Galaxy Bowling - Candlepin Mode$0.99
  • Galaxy Bowling - Duckpin Mode$0.99
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  • Galaxy Bowling - 100 Pins Mode$0.99
  • Galaxy Bowling - 5 Pin Mode$0.99
  • Galaxy Bowling - Nine Pin Mode$0.99
  • West County Skittles Mode$0.99
  • Long Alley Skittles Mode$0.99
  • Galaxy Bowling Pro$2.99
  • Galaxy Bowling - All Modes$5.99
2 purchases

Bowling Unleashed

Subscriptions2
  • Bowling Unleashed Premium$5.991 Month
  • Bowling Unleashed Premium3 Days trial$29.991 Year

Questions

Is Galaxy Bowling HD free?
Galaxy Bowling HD is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Bowling Unleashed free?
Bowling Unleashed is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Galaxy Bowling HD or Bowling Unleashed?
Bowling Unleashed is rated higher. Galaxy Bowling HD averages 4.6 out of 5 from 2.5K ratings, while Bowling Unleashed averages 4.7 from 1.4K ratings.
Do Galaxy Bowling HD or Bowling Unleashed have ads?
Both Galaxy Bowling HD and Bowling Unleashed show ads.
Which is updated more often, Galaxy Bowling HD or Bowling Unleashed?
Galaxy Bowling HD ships an update every 2 months, and Bowling Unleashed every 2 weeks. Most recently, Galaxy Bowling HD was updated on October 24, 2026 and Bowling Unleashed on October 25, 2026.

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