# Bowling 3D vs Kingpin Bowling

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Bowling 3D at none against Kingpin Bowling's 1. Kingpin Bowling's advantage is ratings volume (13K vs 675) and rating (4.5 vs 4.3). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Kingpin Bowling sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Bowling 3D asks for nothing beyond the download.

Kingpin Bowling holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Kingpin Bowling has 13K ratings behind it against 675, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 70% of Bowling 3D's written reviews are positive against 73% of Kingpin Bowling's.

Bowling 3D ships an update every 3 weeks, Kingpin Bowling fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bowling 3D | Kingpin Bowling |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (675 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bowling-3d/id582951832/reviews) | **[4.5 (13K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kingpin-bowling/id1279551167/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 675 | **13K** |
| Positive reviews | 69.9% of reviews | **72.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 80 MB | 105 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.1** | 10.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Magma Mobile](https://appshunter.io/developer/490634283) | [Frosty Pop](https://appshunter.io/developer/930758677) |

## What reviewers say

### Bowling 3D

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bowling-3d/id582951832)

Experience a realistic bowling simulation with stunning HD graphics in a beautiful 3D environment. Compete against friends or train to become a master, tracking your progress with leaderboards. Aim for strikes and a perfect score in this engaging ball game.

**Highlights:** Realistic bowling simulation, Stunning HD graphics, Beautiful 3D environment, Challenge friends, Leaderboards for progress tracking, Achieve high scores

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🎳 Fun and enjoyable game
- 👍 Good graphics and visuals
- 🕹️ Challenging and addictive gameplay
- 🎉 Great for family and friends

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🎯 Difficulty controlling ball direction and curve
- 🤖 Unrealistic pin physics and reactions
- 🕹️ Overly sensitive controls
- 🔁 Annoying replay feature

**Reported bugs**

- Ball sometimes goes through pins without knocking them down
- Scoring and pin behavior not consistent with real bowling
- Frequent glitches and crashes reported

**Requested features**

- Add ability to apply spin and curve to the ball
- Improve ball control and responsiveness
- Allow customization of bowling ball appearance
- Provide option to disable replays


### Kingpin Bowling

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kingpin-bowling/id1279551167)

Experience endless arcade bowling in a 1979 championship setting. Dodge quirky obstacles and knock down pins with simple one-touch controls. Unlock new balls, compete with friends, and enjoy whimsical characters and music.

**Highlights:** Endless arcade bowling gameplay, Simple one-touch controls, Unlockable bowling balls, Epic bonus rounds, Randomly generated gameplay, Share scores with friends, Kids mode

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 Cute and creative art style
- 🎳 Satisfying bowling mechanics
- 🎉 Addictive and fun gameplay
- 👍 Simple and easy to pick up
- 🎨 Vibrant and colorful visuals

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional glitches and bugs
- 💰 Slow coin accumulation
- 🎨 Repetitive environments
- 🎮 Limited gameplay variety
- 🔍 Unclear controls and mechanics

**Reported bugs**

- Interruptions during gameplay
- Inconsistent coin rewards
- Compatibility issues on some devices

**Requested features**

- Additional game modes
- More customization options
- Ability to unlock new environments
- Special abilities for different bowling balls
- Option to disable screen shake effects


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bowling 3D free?

Bowling 3D is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Kingpin Bowling free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Bowling 3D or Kingpin Bowling?

Kingpin Bowling is rated higher. Bowling 3D averages 4.3 out of 5 from 675 ratings, while Kingpin Bowling averages 4.5 from 13K ratings.

### Do Bowling 3D or Kingpin Bowling have ads?

Neither Bowling 3D nor Kingpin Bowling shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Bowling 3D or Kingpin Bowling?

Bowling 3D ships an update every 3 weeks, and Kingpin Bowling fortnightly. Most recently, Bowling 3D was updated on October 26, 2026 and Kingpin Bowling on October 28, 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.*