# iShuffle Bowling 2 vs Pocket Bowling

The clearest difference is ads: Pocket Bowling at none against iShuffle Bowling 2's shown. Pocket Bowling also leads on iOS requirement (7.0 vs 15.0). iShuffle Bowling 2's advantage is review sentiment (87% vs 71%) and ratings volume (1.5K vs 131). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. iShuffle Bowling 2 sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Pocket Bowling sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

iShuffle Bowling 2 holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: iShuffle Bowling 2 has 1.5K ratings behind it against 131, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 87% of iShuffle Bowling 2's written reviews are positive against 71% of Pocket Bowling's.

## The numbers

| Metric | iShuffle Bowling 2 | Pocket Bowling |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (1.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ishuffle-bowling-2/id487088645/reviews)** | [4.5 (131 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pocket-bowling/id1317810071/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.5K** | 131 |
| Positive reviews | **86.7% of reviews** | 71.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 103 MB | 77 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **7.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Bakumens Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/331752704) | [Ketchapp](https://appshunter.io/developer/528065807) |

## What reviewers say

### iShuffle Bowling 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ishuffle-bowling-2/id487088645)

Experience a new 3D bowling challenge with realistic physics and multiple game modes. Shoot pucks, strike pins, and unlock special items to achieve high scores. Enjoy a fun and engaging experience in your free time.

**Highlights:** Deluxe 3D graphics and animation, Highly realistic 3D physics, Three distinct game modes, Unlockable items and bonus gifts, Score statistics and progress tracking, Bomb packs for challenging levels

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Micro Gold Bowling Pin | $0.99 | one-time |
| Micro Bomb | $0.99 | one-time |
| Micro Key | $0.99 | one-time |
| Level 2 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Level 3 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Level 4 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Mini Gold Bowling Pin | $1.99 | one-time |
| Little Gold Bowling Pin | $4.99 | one-time |
| Little Bomb | $9.99 | one-time |
| Little Key | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎳 Nostalgic and fun bowling game
- 👍 Great time-killing game
- 🕹️ Challenging and addictive gameplay
- 🎨 Nice graphics and visuals

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitches and bugs, especially in later levels
- 🔑 Frustration with earning keys to open chests
- 🤯 Difficulty of certain levels (6-9 in particular)
- 💰 Complaints about ads and in-app purchases

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes after completing a tournament
- Pins sometimes don't register properly
- Puck physics can be unreliable at times

**Requested features**

- Add more levels and challenges
- Improve the slingshot/puck controls
- Implement a restart button instead of going back to the main menu
- Add a way to track/view past scores


### Pocket Bowling

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pocket-bowling/id1317810071)

Experience arcade-style bowling with intuitive swipe controls. Clear pins, collect stars for new balls, and unlock unique board skins through challenges. Compete globally on the leaderboard and master the game.

**Highlights:** Swipe and throw ball mechanics, Pin clearing gameplay, Collect stars for new balls, Unlockable board skins, Global leaderboard competition, Endless gameplay

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iShuffle Bowling 2 free?

iShuffle Bowling 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Pocket Bowling free?

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

### Which has better reviews, iShuffle Bowling 2 or Pocket Bowling?

iShuffle Bowling 2 is rated higher. iShuffle Bowling 2 averages 4.6 out of 5 from 1.5K ratings, while Pocket Bowling averages 4.5 from 131 ratings.

### Do iShuffle Bowling 2 or Pocket Bowling have ads?

iShuffle Bowling 2 shows ads; Pocket Bowling does not.

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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.*