# Lets Bowl 2 vs PBA® Bowling Challenge

The clearest difference is ratings volume: PBA® Bowling Challenge at 131K against Lets Bowl 2's 6K. PBA® Bowling Challenge also leads on chart position (#124 vs unranked). Lets Bowl 2's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs fortnightly) and review sentiment (71% vs 61%). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Lets Bowl 2 sells 11 one-off in-app purchases and PBA® Bowling Challenge sells 15 one-off in-app purchases. 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 Lets Bowl 2 against 4.7 for PBA® Bowling Challenge. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PBA® Bowling Challenge has 131K ratings behind it against 6K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 71% of Lets Bowl 2's written reviews are positive against 61% of PBA® Bowling Challenge's.

Lets Bowl 2 ships an update weekly, PBA® Bowling Challenge fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 29, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Lets Bowl 2 | PBA® Bowling Challenge |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lets-bowl-2/id484370638/reviews) | **[4.7 (131K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pba-bowling-challenge/id657459418/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 6K | **131K** |
| Positive reviews | **70.6% of reviews** | 61.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#124** |
| Size | 223 MB | 144 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Line Drift, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/927450026) | [Concrete Software, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/290886370) |

## What reviewers say

### Lets Bowl 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lets-bowl-2/id484370638)

Experience realistic 3D bowling with stunning graphics and physics across various alleys. Compete with friends or aim for the highest score alone, earning in-game currency to unlock new balls and environments.

**Highlights:** Stunning 3D graphics, Real-world 3D physics, Turn-by-turn multiplayer, In-game currency for unlocks, Dozens of goals, Multiple bowling alleys

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

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 15,000 Bowling Bucks | $0.99 | one-time |
| Premium Offer | $0.99 | one-time |
| Premium Offer | $1.99 | one-time |
| 75,000 Bowling Bucks | $2.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| Premium Offer | $2.99 | one-time |
| 650,000 Bowling Bucks | $4.99 | one-time |
| Premium Offer | $4.99 | one-time |
| 2,000,000 Bowling Bucks | $9.99 | one-time |
| Premium Offer | $9.99 | one-time |
| 7,000,000 Bowling Bucks | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎳 Fun and addictive game
- 👍 Easy to play
- 🎨 Great graphics and visuals
- 🕹️ Realistic bowling experience
- 💰 Satisfying progression with unlocks

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Ball control and physics issues
- 🤖 Unresponsive controls
- 🕰️ Slow gameplay after updates
- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases
- 🙅‍♂️ Loss of progress and features after updates

**Reported bugs**

- Frequent crashes and freezes
- Scoring and pin issues
- Compatibility problems with newer devices

**Requested features**

- Multiplayer mode improvements
- More bowling alleys and customization options
- Classic mode option
- Ability to transfer progress between devices


### PBA® Bowling Challenge

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pba-bowling-challenge/id657459418)

**Currently charting:** #124 Top Grossing · Sports (US App Store)

Compete against professional bowlers in realistic 3D matches, from local alleys to national championships. Master your skills in career mode or challenge friends in real-time multiplayer. Unlock new balls and face legendary opponents.

**Highlights:** Career mode, Real-time multiplayer, Compete against 24 PBA bowlers, Over 100 bowling balls, Dozens of PBA tournaments, Leaderboards and achievements

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (15)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lonely Pin Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Pin Party Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| DNA Bundle | $4.99 | one-time |
| Paragon Pearl Bundle | $4.99 | one-time |
| Black Widow 3.0 Bundle | $4.99 | one-time |
| Black Widow 2.0 Bundle | $4.99 | one-time |
| Plenty of Pins Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Dark Side Bundle | $4.99 | one-time |
| Hypnotize Bundle | $4.99 | one-time |
| Weber Bundle | $4.99 | one-time |
| Venom Shock Bundle | $4.99 | one-time |
| Pile of Pins Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Pin Island Pack | $14.99 | one-time |
| Pin Freighter Pack | $19.99 | one-time |
| Pin Freighter Pack | $24.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ⭐ Best game for stress
- ⭐ Fun and challenging gameplay
- ⭐ Realistic bowling experience
- ⭐ Great graphics and sound effects
- ⭐ Variety of venues and features

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🙄 Excessive ads and in-app purchases
- 🤔 Tournaments feel rigged at times
- 😒 Progression is too grindy
- 🤯 Frequent bugs and crashes
- 🤬 Loss of progress and saved data

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezes after watching ads
- Progress and stats randomly reset
- Multiplayer matchmaking issues
- Inconsistent ball behavior and glitches

**Requested features**

- Instant replay and save clip feature
- Point difference counter
- One ball roll-off for tied games
- Option to disable crowd noise
- More realistic ball physics and behavior


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Lets Bowl 2 free?

Lets Bowl 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is PBA® Bowling Challenge free?

PBA® Bowling Challenge is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Lets Bowl 2 or PBA® Bowling Challenge?

PBA® Bowling Challenge is rated higher. Lets Bowl 2 averages 4.6 out of 5 from 6K ratings, while PBA® Bowling Challenge averages 4.7 from 131K ratings.

### Do Lets Bowl 2 or PBA® Bowling Challenge have ads?

Both Lets Bowl 2 and PBA® Bowling Challenge show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Lets Bowl 2 or PBA® Bowling Challenge?

Lets Bowl 2 ships an update weekly, and PBA® Bowling Challenge fortnightly. Most recently, Lets Bowl 2 was updated on October 29, 2026 and PBA® Bowling Challenge on October 29, 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.*