Comparison

Action Bowling vs Doodle

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

Doodle

A fast-paced drawing game where you have 10 seconds to sketch subjects. An AI critic judges your art frame-by-frame, offering humorous feedback. Compete globally for high scores and likes.

Highlights
  • 10-second drawing challenges
  • AI-powered frame-by-frame analysis
  • Humorous AI critic feedback
  • Daily challenges and streaks
  • Global gallery and leaderboards
  • Multiple game modes (premium)
Features
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Think you’ve got the fastest fingers in the barnyard? Meet Doodle Doo, the fast-paced drawing game where your art is put to the ultimate test. You have just 10 seconds to sketch a subject. The catch? You’re being watched by Doodle the Rooster, a feathered critic with a sharp eye and an even sharper tongue. The 10-Second Dash Once the clock starts, every second counts. Doodle captures snapshots of your work every single second. Using advanced AI, Doodle analyzes your drawing frame-by-frame to see exactly when your "masterpiece" actually starts looking like... well, anything! Features: The Daily Challenge: Play the free "Short Game" every day with a fresh set of subjects. Beat the Clock: The faster Doodle recognizes your drawing, the higher your score. Build a daily streak to send your points soaring! Cocky Commentary: Prepare for some "egg-cellent" (and slightly arrogant) feedback from Doodle on your artistic abilities. The Judge’s Roost: Head over to the global gallery to see the top 10 drawings by score and likes. Give a "like" to your favorites and see how you stack up against the world. Level Up Your Play (Premium Subscription): Want more time and more challenges? Upgrade your game to unlock: More Modes: Access Medium (12 words) and Long (18 words) game modes. The Archives: Play any prior daily challenge dating all the way back to January 1st, 2026. Unlimited Replays: Perfect your sketches, beat your old scores, and climb the leaderboards. Whether you’re a professional artist or someone who can barely draw a stick figure, Doodle Doo is about speed, intuition, and a whole lot of laughs. Can you make the cut, or will Doodle give you something to crow about? Download now and let the sketching begin! Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Action Bowling3 screens
Doodle4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Doodle at 5.0 against Action Bowling's 4.4. Doodle also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 days vs every 3 months). Action Bowling's advantage is ratings volume (1.6K vs 1). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support 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 Doodle sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Doodle holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Action Bowling has 1.6K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 81% of Action Bowling's written reviews are positive against 100% of Doodle's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Action Bowling ships an update every 3 months, Doodle every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Action Bowling versus Doodle: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAction BowlingDoodle
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (1.6K ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews80.8% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1.6K — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size319 MB86 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperTribal City InteractiveBunnyhug Studios

Customer experience

Action Bowling

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

Doodle

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

Doodle

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

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
3 purchases

Doodle

Subscriptions2
  • Doodle Doo Pro Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Doodle Doo Pro Yearly$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • Doodle Doo Pro Founder$9.99

Questions

Is Action Bowling free?
Action Bowling is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Doodle free?
Doodle is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Action Bowling or Doodle?
Doodle is rated higher. Action Bowling averages 4.4 out of 5 from 1.6K ratings, while Doodle averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Action Bowling or Doodle have ads?
Action Bowling shows ads; Doodle does not.
Which is updated more often, Action Bowling or Doodle?
Action Bowling ships an update every 3 months, and Doodle every 2 days. Most recently, Action Bowling was updated on October 22, 2026 and Doodle on October 9, 2026.

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