# Flip Stick vs Bowling Pro

The clearest difference is rating: Bowling Pro at 4.4 against Flip Stick's 3.0. Bowling Pro also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 9 months) and ratings volume (1.1K vs 1). Flip Stick's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 9) and ads (none vs shown). On price, review sentiment and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Bowling Pro sells 9 one-off in-app purchases. Flip Stick asks for nothing beyond the download.

Bowling Pro holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bowling Pro has 1.1K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of Flip Stick's written reviews are positive against 75% of Bowling Pro's.

Flip Stick ships an update every 9 months, Bowling Pro monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Flip Stick | Bowling Pro |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flip-stick/id561661389/reviews) | **[4.4 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bowling-pro-3d-strike-master/id1456914662/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **1.1K** |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | **74.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 9 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 6 MB | 273 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.2** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Patrick Randell](https://appshunter.io/developer/561661392) | [Renown Entertainment](https://appshunter.io/developer/393190602) |

## What reviewers say

### Flip Stick

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flip-stick/id561661389)

Tap to dive and perform as many flips as possible in this simple arcade game. Aim for a high score and compete with friends. It's easy to learn but challenging to master.

**Highlights:** Tap to dive, Perform flips, High score challenges, Compete with friends, Simple gameplay

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Bowling Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bowling-pro-3d-strike-master/id1456914662)

Experience realistic bowling with authentic physics and a vast collection of balls and pins. Compete solo on leaderboards or challenge friends in local multiplayer across unique, themed alleys. Enjoy quick games or full matches with customizable frame options.

**Highlights:** Realistic 3D bowling physics, Collect over 43 balls and pins, Unlock epic themed alleys, Pass & Play local multiplayer, Game Center leaderboards, 5 or 10 frame games

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Novice Gold Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| 4X Gold | $1.99 | one-time |
| Intermediate Gold Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| 2X Gold | $3.99 | one-time |
| Advanced Gold Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Upgrade | $9.99 | one-time |
| Pro Gold Pack | $19.99 | one-time |
| Champion Gold Pack | $49.99 | one-time |
| Master Key | $59.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun game
- 👍 Great bowling game
- 👍 Wonderful selection of bowling balls and pins
- 👍 Attention to detail is amazing
- 👍 Good graphics and animations

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Pins not bouncy enough
- 💰 Low gold per game, expensive items
- ⏱️ Feels slow, could be faster
- 🔍 Impossible to get a perfect game
- 📺 Too many ads, long unskippable ads

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes after logo screen
- Inconsistent physics, hard to control ball direction

**Requested features**

- Multiplayer mode
- Spare practice mode
- Camera behind the lane option
- Fix scoring issues
- Reduce cost of balls and lanes


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Flip Stick free?

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

### Is Bowling Pro free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Flip Stick or Bowling Pro?

Bowling Pro is rated higher. Flip Stick averages 3.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Bowling Pro averages 4.4 from 1.1K ratings.

### Do Flip Stick or Bowling Pro have ads?

Bowling Pro shows ads; Flip Stick does not.

### Which is updated more often, Flip Stick or Bowling Pro?

Flip Stick ships an update every 9 months, and Bowling Pro monthly. Most recently, Flip Stick was updated on October 24, 2026 and Bowling Pro on October 25, 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.*