# Lanetalk Bowling vs Candle Count

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Lanetalk Bowling at 43% against Candle Count's 0%. Lanetalk Bowling also leads on ratings volume (2.3K vs 6) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). Candle Count's advantage is rating (4.7 vs 3.8) and in-app purchases (none vs 7). 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. Candle Count asks for nothing beyond the download.

Candle Count holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Lanetalk Bowling has 2.3K ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 43% of Lanetalk Bowling's written reviews are positive against 0% of Candle Count's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Lanetalk Bowling ships an update fortnightly, Candle Count every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Lanetalk Bowling | Candle Count |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.8 (2.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lanetalk-bowling/id493763132/reviews) | **[4.7 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/candle-count/id6752912983/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2.3K** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | **42.5% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Freemium** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#73** | — |
| Size | 130 MB | 21 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15** | 18.5 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Lanetalk AB](https://appshunter.io/developer/493763135) | [Andrew Imhoff](https://appshunter.io/developer/1841719753) |

## What reviewers say

### Lanetalk Bowling

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

**Currently charting:** #73 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


### Candle Count

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/candle-count/id6752912983)

This app is designed for candlepin bowling enthusiasts to track scores, compete with friends, and review past games. It features smart scorekeeping, an intuitive interface, and easy pin input for a seamless scoring experience.

**Highlights:** Smart & Dynamic Scorekeeping, Intuitive Interface, Easy Pin Input, Undo & Redo Rolls, Score History, Alley Support, Share Victories

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Lanetalk Bowling free?

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

### Is Candle Count free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Lanetalk Bowling or Candle Count?

Candle Count is rated higher. Lanetalk Bowling averages 3.8 out of 5 from 2.3K ratings, while Candle Count averages 4.7 from 6 ratings.

### Do Lanetalk Bowling or Candle Count have ads?

Lanetalk Bowling shows ads; Candle Count does not.

### Which is updated more often, Lanetalk Bowling or Candle Count?

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