# Galaxy Bowling HD vs Bowling Unleashed

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 review sentiment (88% vs 77%). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Galaxy Bowling HD | Bowling Unleashed |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (2.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/galaxy-bowling-hd/id446662712/reviews) | **[4.7 (1.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bowling-unleashed/id1589486930/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2.5K** | 1.4K |
| Positive reviews | 77.3% of reviews | **88.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 207 MB | 219 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Jason Allen](https://appshunter.io/developer/441222562) | [3DB Gaming, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1589486932) |

## 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 Unleashed

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bowling-unleashed/id1589486930)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Bowling Unleashed Premium | $5.99 | per month |
| Bowling Unleashed Premium | $29.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

- 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


## Frequently asked 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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