# Action Bowling vs Doodle

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Action Bowling | Doodle |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (1.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/action-bowling-the-sequel/id640567223/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/doodle-doo/id6759817823/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.6K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 80.8% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 319 MB | 86 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Tribal City Interactive](https://appshunter.io/developer/376030493) | [Bunnyhug Studios](https://appshunter.io/developer/1880893765) |

## 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


### Doodle

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/doodle-doo/id6759817823)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Doodle Doo Pro Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Doodle Doo Pro Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| Doodle Doo Pro Founder | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*