# Action Bowling vs Pocket Bowling

The clearest difference is ads: Pocket Bowling at none against Action Bowling's shown. Pocket Bowling also leads on iOS requirement (7.0 vs 15.0). Action Bowling's advantage is ratings volume (1.6K vs 131) and review sentiment (81% vs 71%). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Action Bowling sells 7 one-off in-app purchases and Pocket Bowling 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 — 4.4 for Action Bowling against 4.5 for Pocket Bowling. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Action Bowling has 1.6K ratings behind it against 131, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 81% of Action Bowling's written reviews are positive against 71% of Pocket Bowling's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Action Bowling | Pocket Bowling |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (1.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/action-bowling-the-sequel/id640567223/reviews) | **[4.5 (131 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pocket-bowling/id1317810071/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.6K** | 131 |
| Positive reviews | **80.8% of reviews** | 71.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 319 MB | 77 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **7.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Tribal City Interactive](https://appshunter.io/developer/376030493) | [Ketchapp](https://appshunter.io/developer/528065807) |

## What reviewers say

### Action Bowling

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/action-bowling-the-sequel/id640567223)

Experience realistic 3D bowling with an improved physics engine for authentic gameplay. Challenge friends in multiplayer or test your skills against AI. Enjoy various bowling locations and custom balls.

**Highlights:** Realistic 3D bowling simulation, Advanced physics engine, Multiplayer challenges, AI opponent, Customizable bowling balls, Multiple bowling locations

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Coins Booster Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Coins Action Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| Coins Party Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Coins Deluxe Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Coins Mega Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Coins Ultra Pack | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎳 Realistic bowling experience
- ⚡ Addictive gameplay
- 🎨 Enjoyable graphics
- 🕹️ Fun and challenging
- 🕰️ Good time killer

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitches and bugs
- 🔄 Inconsistent pin physics
- 💰 Paywall for new balls/lanes
- 🔍 Lack of customization options
- 🕹️ Difficulty changes over time

**Reported bugs**

- Strikes not registering correctly
- Pins resetting positions unexpectedly
- Game freezing or crashing
- Scoring issues and discrepancies
- Compatibility problems with newer iOS versions

**Requested features**

- Multiplayer mode
- Leaderboards and achievements
- More ball and lane variety
- Ability to save/resume games
- Improved ball control mechanics


### Pocket Bowling

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pocket-bowling/id1317810071)

Experience arcade-style bowling with intuitive swipe controls. Clear pins, collect stars for new balls, and unlock unique board skins through challenges. Compete globally on the leaderboard and master the game.

**Highlights:** Swipe and throw ball mechanics, Pin clearing gameplay, Collect stars for new balls, Unlockable board skins, Global leaderboard competition, Endless gameplay

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Action Bowling free?

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

### Is Pocket Bowling free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Action Bowling or Pocket Bowling?

Pocket Bowling is rated higher. Action Bowling averages 4.4 out of 5 from 1.6K ratings, while Pocket Bowling averages 4.5 from 131 ratings.

### Do Action Bowling or Pocket Bowling have ads?

Action Bowling shows ads; Pocket Bowling does not.

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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.*