Comparison

Action Bowling vs Skyline Bowling

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Action Bowling

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
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Get ready to play the long awaited sequel to Action Bowling Free, the best & most popular bowling game on iOS with over 40 million downloads.! We’ve built the game from the ground up to give you the most fun and addictive gameplay with the feeling of a realistic 3D bowling simulator! You will love the new and improved physics engine which simulates all the nuances of a professional game with outrageous curve shots and explosively competitive pin action. Action Bowling 2 features: • Explosive ball-on-pin collisions. • Professional curve-shot and hook shots. • Realistic 3D simulation. • Action packed multiplayer. • Tough-to-beat AI for an extra challenge! • Free to download! Prove your skills with realistic ten pin bowling action, choosing from solo or multiplayer mode in your favourite bowling alley. Avoid the gutter and splits to win each frame by scoring spares, strikes, and Turkeys on your way to the elusive 300 points game. When you have honed your skills in practice and solo play, feel free to challenge up to 3 of your friends to go head-to-head on the same device with pass & play. With the ideal mix of multiplayer, simulator, and 3D graphics, Action Bowling 2 is perfect for playing together with your friends and family, or to set yourself free from the boring work commute or waiting room! With an array of unique bowling locations, custom balls, and the crystal clear realistic graphics that are the signature of the Action Bowling franchise, Action Bowling 2 delivers everything you expect from the definitive 3D bowling simulator on iOS for free! Find out more at: http://facebook.com/ActionBowling http://twitter.com/BowlingGame http://youtube.com/ActionBowling

About

Skyline Bowling

Experience the thrill of bowling with a unique twist. Compete in multiplayer battle royale matches with a ranking system. Explore special maps with dynamic obstacles and terrain modifications for a fresh challenge.

Highlights
  • Battle royale multiplayer mode
  • Ranking-based matchmaking
  • Special maps with unique obstacles
  • Dynamic terrain modifications
  • Addictive bowling gameplay
Features
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Experience the addictive joy of bowling with Skyline Bowling! Enjoy the thrill of knocking down pins in a battle royale multiplayer mode. Take on opponents in fair matches with a ranking-based system and explore a fresh twist with special maps featuring unique obstacles and dynamic terrain modifications.

Screenshots

Action Bowling3 screens
Skyline Bowling4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Action Bowling at 81% against Skyline Bowling's 49%. Skyline Bowling's advantage is rating (4.7 vs 4.4) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Action Bowling sells 7 one-off in-app purchases and Skyline Bowling sells 13 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Skyline Bowling holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Skyline Bowling has 58K ratings behind it against 1.6K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 81% of Action Bowling's written reviews are positive against 49% of Skyline Bowling's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Action Bowling ships an update every 3 months, Skyline Bowling every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and November 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Action Bowling versus Skyline Bowling: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAction BowlingSkyline Bowling
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (1.6K ratings)4.7 (58K ratings) — better
Positive reviews80.8% of reviews — better49.0% of reviews
Number of ratings1.6K58K — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank—#57 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size319 MB305 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTribal City InteractiveVoodoo

Customer experience

Action Bowling

All ratings1,633 ratings
Positive85.1%
Neutral7.0%
Negative7.8%
Written reviews239 reviews
Positive80.8%
Neutral7.5%
Negative11.7%

Skyline Bowling

All ratings57,807 ratings
Positive93.4%
Neutral3.9%
Negative2.8%
Written reviews938 reviews
Positive49.0%
Neutral15.5%
Negative35.5%

User reviews

Action Bowling

From 1.6K App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

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

Skyline Bowling

From 58K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Addictive and fun gameplay
  • 👍 Great way to pass time
  • 🎨 Visually appealing graphics

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezes
  • 💰 Excessive ads and in-app purchases
  • 🤖 Lack of real online play, only bots

Bugs and requests

Action Bowling

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

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

Skyline Bowling

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Glitches with skills and power-ups
  • Progression issues at higher levels
  • Inability to equip or use certain items

Requested features

3 requests
  • Ability to play against friends
  • More challenging difficulty levels
  • Realistic pin physics and scoring

In-app purchases

7 purchases

Action Bowling

One-time7
  • Coins Booster Pack$0.99
  • Coins Action Pack$1.99
  • No Ads$1.99
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  • Coins Party Pack$2.99
  • Coins Deluxe Pack$4.99
  • Coins Mega Pack$9.99
  • Coins Ultra Pack$19.99
13 purchases

Skyline Bowling

One-time13
  • Small tournament ticket pack$0.49
  • Ultimate Offer$0.99
  • Skill point Tier 2$1.99
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  • Special Offer$1.99
  • League Pack$2.99
  • Skill point Tier 3$3.49
  • No Ads$4.99
  • Starter Pack$4.99
  • No Ads Pack$8.99
  • Big Stack of Gems$9.99
  • Tournament Pass$9.99
  • Bucket of Gems$19.99
  • Truck of Gems$109.99

Questions

Is Action Bowling free?
Action Bowling is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Skyline Bowling free?
Skyline Bowling is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Action Bowling or Skyline Bowling?
Skyline Bowling is rated higher. Action Bowling averages 4.4 out of 5 from 1.6K ratings, while Skyline Bowling averages 4.7 from 58K ratings.
Do Action Bowling or Skyline Bowling have ads?
Both Action Bowling and Skyline Bowling show ads.
Which is updated more often, Action Bowling or Skyline Bowling?
Action Bowling ships an update every 3 months, and Skyline Bowling every 3 weeks. Most recently, Action Bowling was updated on October 29, 2026 and Skyline Bowling on November 1, 2026.

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