# iShuffle Bowling 2 vs Flick Pool Star

iShuffle Bowling 2 and Flick Pool Star both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 87% of iShuffle Bowling 2's written reviews are positive against 23% of Flick Pool Star's. Flick Pool Star's advantage is ratings volume (16K vs 1.5K) and update cadence (every 10 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. iShuffle Bowling 2 sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Flick Pool Star sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. 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 iShuffle Bowling 2 against 4.6 for Flick Pool Star. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Flick Pool Star has 16K ratings behind it against 1.5K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 87% of iShuffle Bowling 2's written reviews are positive against 23% of Flick Pool Star's.

iShuffle Bowling 2 ships an update every 3 weeks, Flick Pool Star every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | iShuffle Bowling 2 | Flick Pool Star |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (1.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ishuffle-bowling-2/id487088645/reviews) | [4.6 (16K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flick-pool-star/id1457853413/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1.5K | **16K** |
| Positive reviews | **86.7% of reviews** | 22.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 103 MB | 185 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **10.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Bakumens Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/331752704) | [Mindstorm Studios](https://appshunter.io/developer/378784987) |

## 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


### Flick Pool Star

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flick-pool-star/id1457853413)

Engage in a challenging pool-themed puzzle experience. Solve intricate levels across multiple tables and test your skills. This highly addictive game features straightforward controls for immediate fun.

**Highlights:** Clear the table puzzles, Unlock multiple tables, Challenging levels, Super addictive gameplay, Simple controls

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| No Ads Flick Pool Star | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 💡 Unique puzzle concept
- 🚀 Easy to pick up and play

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Repetitive levels
- 🔋 Excessive ads interrupting gameplay
- 🐛 Glitches and crashes
- 💰 Paywall for ad-free experience

**Reported bugs**

- Levels getting stuck or freezing
- Inability to collect all letters
- Inconsistent performance across devices

**Requested features**

- More challenging and diverse levels
- Ability to reset progress and start over
- Clearer progression system and rewards


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iShuffle Bowling 2 free?

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

### Is Flick Pool Star free?

Flick Pool Star is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, iShuffle Bowling 2 or Flick Pool Star?

iShuffle Bowling 2 and Flick Pool Star are both rated 4.6 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1.5K and 16K ratings respectively.

### Do iShuffle Bowling 2 or Flick Pool Star have ads?

Both iShuffle Bowling 2 and Flick Pool Star show ads.

### Which is updated more often, iShuffle Bowling 2 or Flick Pool Star?

iShuffle Bowling 2 ships an update every 3 weeks, and Flick Pool Star every 10 days. Most recently, iShuffle Bowling 2 was updated on October 15, 2026 and Flick Pool Star on October 19, 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.*