# Action Bowling vs Bowling 3D Extreme

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Bowling 3D Extreme at 69K against Action Bowling's 1.6K. Bowling 3D Extreme also leads on rating (4.6 vs 4.4) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). Action Bowling's advantage is update cadence (every 3 months vs every 7 months). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Action Bowling sells 7 one-off in-app purchases and Bowling 3D Extreme sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Bowling 3D Extreme holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bowling 3D Extreme has 69K ratings behind it against 1.6K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 81% and 81% positive.

Action Bowling ships an update every 3 months, Bowling 3D Extreme every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Action Bowling | Bowling 3D Extreme |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (1.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/action-bowling-the-sequel/id640567223/reviews) | **[4.6 (69K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bowling-3d-extreme/id705287619/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1.6K | **69K** |
| Positive reviews | **80.8% of reviews** | 80.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 months** | Every 7 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 319 MB | 86 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Tribal City Interactive](https://appshunter.io/developer/376030493) | [Sailendu Behera](https://appshunter.io/developer/705287622) |

## 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


### Bowling 3D Extreme

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bowling-3d-extreme/id705287619)

Experience realistic 3D bowling with intuitive controls. Flick to roll, swipe for spin, and aim for strikes. Compete in various game modes, unlock unique balls, and track your performance.

**Highlights:** Realistic 3D graphics, Intuitive flick and swipe controls, 16 unique bowling balls, Four exciting game modes, Performance tracking stats, Realistic physics

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎳 Realistic bowling experience
- 🎨 Excellent graphics and visuals
- 🕹️ Easy and intuitive controls
- 🕹️ Ability to control ball after release
- 🕰️ Fast-paced gameplay

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤖 CPU opponent too difficult to beat
- 💰 Excessive ads and in-app purchases
- 🐛 Occasional crashes and glitches
- 🕹️ Overly easy to control ball after release

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezes after completing a game
- Scoreboard not updating correctly in multiplayer modes
- Inconsistent ball physics and pin behavior

**Requested features**

- Online multiplayer mode
- Customizable difficulty levels for CPU
- Option to disable ball control after release
- More ball and lane customization options
- Ability to reset game statistics


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Action Bowling free?

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

### Is Bowling 3D Extreme free?

Bowling 3D Extreme is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Action Bowling or Bowling 3D Extreme?

Bowling 3D Extreme is rated higher. Action Bowling averages 4.4 out of 5 from 1.6K ratings, while Bowling 3D Extreme averages 4.6 from 69K ratings.

### Do Action Bowling or Bowling 3D Extreme have ads?

Both Action Bowling and Bowling 3D Extreme show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Action Bowling or Bowling 3D Extreme?

Action Bowling ships an update every 3 months, and Bowling 3D Extreme every 7 months. Most recently, Action Bowling was updated on November 1, 2026 and Bowling 3D Extreme on November 6, 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.*