# Lets Bowl 2 vs Bowling Star 3D

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Lets Bowl 2 at 6K against Bowling Star 3D's 15. Bowling Star 3D's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs weekly). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Lets Bowl 2 sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Bowling Star 3D sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Bowling Star 3D holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Lets Bowl 2 has 6K ratings behind it against 15, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Lets Bowl 2 ships an update weekly, Bowling Star 3D every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Lets Bowl 2 | Bowling Star 3D |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lets-bowl-2/id484370638/reviews) | **[4.7 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bowling-star-3d/id6738116882/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **6K** | 15 |
| Positive reviews | 70.6% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Weekly | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 223 MB | 360 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Line Drift, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/927450026) | [OMICRON BILISIM HIZMETLERI TICARET LIMITED SIRKETI](https://appshunter.io/developer/1438425563) |

## 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 (10)**

| 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 |
| 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


### Bowling Star 3D

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bowling-star-3d/id6738116882)

Experience realistic bowling action with intuitive controls. Launch balls, unlock special equipment, and master the art of striking to become a champion.

**Highlights:** Launch bowling balls, Unlock special balls, Master bowling techniques, 3D graphics, Intuitive controls

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| No Ads 24 Hours | $0.99 | one-time |
| Team Permanent | $3.49 | one-time |
| Double Permanent | $3.49 | one-time |
| No Ads Permanently | $3.49 | one-time |
| STARTER PACK | $6.49 | one-time |
| PREMIUM PACK | $6.49 | one-time |
| DELUXE PACK | $6.49 | one-time |
| BASE PACK | $8.99 | one-time |
| ULTIMATE PACK | $11.99 | one-time |
| ELITE PACK | $21.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Lets Bowl 2 free?

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

### Is Bowling Star 3D free?

Bowling Star 3D is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Lets Bowl 2 or Bowling Star 3D?

Bowling Star 3D is rated higher. Lets Bowl 2 averages 4.6 out of 5 from 6K ratings, while Bowling Star 3D averages 4.7 from 15 ratings.

### Do Lets Bowl 2 or Bowling Star 3D have ads?

Both Lets Bowl 2 and Bowling Star 3D show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Lets Bowl 2 or Bowling Star 3D?

Lets Bowl 2 ships an update weekly, and Bowling Star 3D every 2 days. Most recently, Lets Bowl 2 was updated on November 6, 2026 and Bowling Star 3D on November 4, 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.*