# Lanetalk Bowling vs BowlTV

The clearest difference is rating: Lanetalk Bowling at 3.8 against BowlTV's 1.8. Lanetalk Bowling also leads on review sentiment (43% vs 3%) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). BowlTV's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 7) and ads (none vs shown). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Lanetalk Bowling sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. BowlTV asks for nothing beyond the download.

Lanetalk Bowling holds the better App Store score, 3.8 against 1.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Lanetalk Bowling has 2.3K ratings behind it against 65, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 43% of Lanetalk Bowling's written reviews are positive against 3% of BowlTV's.

Lanetalk Bowling ships an update fortnightly, BowlTV every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and July 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Lanetalk Bowling | BowlTV |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.8 (2.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lanetalk-bowling/id493763132/reviews)** | [1.8 (65 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bowltv/id1593227069/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2.3K** | 65 |
| Positive reviews | **42.5% of reviews** | 2.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#64** | — |
| Size | 130 MB | 52 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, Apple TV** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Lanetalk AB](https://appshunter.io/developer/493763135) | [United States Bowling Congress](https://appshunter.io/developer/880329765) |

## What reviewers say

### Lanetalk Bowling

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lanetalk-bowling/id493763132)

**Currently charting:** #64 Top Grossing · Sports (US App Store)

This app automatically tracks your bowling scores and provides detailed statistics to help you improve your game. Follow live scores, league standings, and compare your performance against friends and professionals. Unlock advanced insights with pro features.

**Highlights:** Automatic game tracking, Live scoring from connected centers, Real-time league standings, Detailed pin leave breakdowns, Compare game conditions, Benchmark against other bowlers

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

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lanetalk Supporter | $7.99 | per month |
| Lanetalk Pro | $7.99 | per month |
| Basic Yearly | $24.99 | per year |
| Pro Yearly USBC | $29.99 | per year |
| Yearly (Pro) USBC | $39.99 | per year |
| Lanetalk Supporter | $49.99 | per year |
| Lanetalk Pro | $49.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 💻 Helpful for tracking scores and stats
- 🔍 Provides detailed insights into performance
- 🤝 Ability to follow friends and competitors
- 🌟 Great app for bowlers of all levels

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy and unreliable performance
- 🔒 Locking features behind paywall
- 🤔 Inconsistent data and scoring issues
- 📵 Inability to access historical data without subscription

**Reported bugs**

- Games not saving or syncing correctly
- App crashing or freezing during use
- Inaccurate scoring and statistics
- Login and account issues

**Requested features**

- Add ability to manually edit scores and frames
- Improve live scoring and connection stability
- Provide more customization options for data tracking
- Integrate with more bowling centers and scoring systems


### BowlTV

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bowltv/id1593227069)

Stream live bowling events from around the world, from youth to senior competitions. Access exclusive behind-the-scenes content, training videos, and historical footage. Interact with a community of fans and commentators, and enjoy replays on demand.

**Highlights:** Live bowling event streaming, Behind-the-scenes content, Historical and training videos, AirPlay and Chromecast support, Live chat and polls, Event replays

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Lanetalk Bowling free?

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

### Is BowlTV free?

BowlTV is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Lanetalk Bowling or BowlTV?

Lanetalk Bowling is rated higher. Lanetalk Bowling averages 3.8 out of 5 from 2.3K ratings, while BowlTV averages 1.8 from 65 ratings.

### Do Lanetalk Bowling or BowlTV have ads?

Lanetalk Bowling shows ads; BowlTV does not.

### Which is updated more often, Lanetalk Bowling or BowlTV?

Lanetalk Bowling ships an update fortnightly, and BowlTV every 2 months. Most recently, Lanetalk Bowling was updated on September 25, 2026 and BowlTV on July 6, 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.*