# Action Bowling vs PBA® Bowling Challenge

The clearest difference is update cadence: PBA® Bowling Challenge at fortnightly against Action Bowling's every 3 months. PBA® Bowling Challenge also leads on ratings volume (131K vs 1.6K) and rating (4.7 vs 4.4). Action Bowling's advantage is review sentiment (81% vs 61%). On price, ads, 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 PBA® Bowling Challenge sells 15 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

PBA® Bowling Challenge holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PBA® Bowling Challenge has 131K 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 61% of PBA® Bowling Challenge's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Action Bowling ships an update every 3 months, PBA® Bowling Challenge fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Action Bowling | PBA® Bowling Challenge |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (1.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/action-bowling-the-sequel/id640567223/reviews) | **[4.7 (131K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pba-bowling-challenge/id657459418/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1.6K | **131K** |
| Positive reviews | **80.8% of reviews** | 61.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#152** |
| Size | 319 MB | 144 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Tribal City Interactive](https://appshunter.io/developer/376030493) | [Concrete Software, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/290886370) |

## 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


### PBA® Bowling Challenge

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pba-bowling-challenge/id657459418)

**Currently charting:** #152 Top Grossing · Sports, #203 Top Free · Sports (US App Store)

Compete against professional bowlers in realistic 3D matches, from local alleys to national championships. Master your skills in career mode or challenge friends in real-time multiplayer. Unlock new balls and face legendary opponents.

**Highlights:** Career mode, Real-time multiplayer, Compete against 24 PBA bowlers, Over 100 bowling balls, Dozens of PBA tournaments, Leaderboards and achievements

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (15)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lonely Pin Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Pin Party Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| DNA Bundle | $4.99 | one-time |
| Paragon Pearl Bundle | $4.99 | one-time |
| Black Widow 3.0 Bundle | $4.99 | one-time |
| Black Widow 2.0 Bundle | $4.99 | one-time |
| Plenty of Pins Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Dark Side Bundle | $4.99 | one-time |
| Hypnotize Bundle | $4.99 | one-time |
| Weber Bundle | $4.99 | one-time |
| Venom Shock Bundle | $4.99 | one-time |
| Pile of Pins Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Pin Island Pack | $14.99 | one-time |
| Pin Freighter Pack | $19.99 | one-time |
| Pin Freighter Pack | $24.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ⭐ Best game for stress
- ⭐ Fun and challenging gameplay
- ⭐ Realistic bowling experience
- ⭐ Great graphics and sound effects
- ⭐ Variety of venues and features

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🙄 Excessive ads and in-app purchases
- 🤔 Tournaments feel rigged at times
- 😒 Progression is too grindy
- 🤯 Frequent bugs and crashes
- 🤬 Loss of progress and saved data

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezes after watching ads
- Progress and stats randomly reset
- Multiplayer matchmaking issues
- Inconsistent ball behavior and glitches

**Requested features**

- Instant replay and save clip feature
- Point difference counter
- One ball roll-off for tied games
- Option to disable crowd noise
- More realistic ball physics and behavior


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Action Bowling free?

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

### Is PBA® Bowling Challenge free?

PBA® Bowling Challenge is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Action Bowling or PBA® Bowling Challenge?

PBA® Bowling Challenge is rated higher. Action Bowling averages 4.4 out of 5 from 1.6K ratings, while PBA® Bowling Challenge averages 4.7 from 131K ratings.

### Do Action Bowling or PBA® Bowling Challenge have ads?

Both Action Bowling and PBA® Bowling Challenge show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Action Bowling or PBA® Bowling Challenge?

Action Bowling ships an update every 3 months, and PBA® Bowling Challenge fortnightly. Most recently, Action Bowling was updated on October 22, 2026 and PBA® Bowling Challenge 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.*