Comparison

LuckyStrike vs Bowliny

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

Head to head
About

LuckyStrike

This app helps bowlers of all levels track their games, analyze detailed statistics, and understand their performance. Record every match, ball, and alley to gain insights and improve your game.

Highlights
  • Track every game played
  • Record oil patterns, balls, and alleys
  • Detailed performance statistics
  • Visualize progress with charts
  • Comprehensive game log
  • Share achievements with friends
Features
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Track every game, master every leave, and chase every milestone — LuckyStrike is the bowling score and stats tracker built for league bowlers, weekend keglers, and serious tenpin players working toward their first 300. LuckyStrike logs your bowling games frame by frame, breaks down which ball, lane, and oil pattern win you the most pins, and uses AI coaching to turn your shot history into a personalized practice plan. Built for the bowler who actually wants to improve — not just track. FEATURES • AI Game Coach — personalized debrief after every game with specific feedback on your frames, splits, and decisions • AI Spare Coach — focused tips on the leaves you keep missing, with conversion patterns drawn from your shot history • Lane Replay — tap through your line frame by frame, target to entry; spot the breakpoint that changed mid-game • In-game shot tracking — log your line right from the scorer; capture ball, target, and result on every shot • Spare Drill — 16 leaves to practice, with live conversion rates as you work each one • Awards tab — 24 milestones to chase, from your first strike to a 300 • Frame-by-frame log — strikes, spares, splits, and opens with full pin history • Stats that tell the story — overall average, strike rate, spare conversion, clean frames percentage, makeable spares percentage, first ball pin average, strike-on-strike percentage • Ball arsenal — track which ball strikes most often, which one earns its spot in your bag • Lane history — find your most lucky house and learn its quirks • Oil pattern tracking — see which house shots and sport patterns work for your release • Session types — separate league averages from practice rounds and tournament games • Compare with friends — share averages, strike rates, and high games with your bowling crew • Charts and trends — watch your numbers move week by week WHO USES LUCKYSTRIKE • League bowlers tracking weekly performance and handicap • USBC and PBA league participants • Tournament players logging multi-game series • Coaches working with junior bowlers • Bowlers chasing 200, 250, 300 milestones • Spare-shooters working specific leaves (the 7-10, the 4-6, the bucket) • Two-handed and one-handed bowlers comparing release results • Sport bowlers tracking sport patterns vs house shots • Senior leagues and Saturday morning kegler clubs • Anyone trying to actually improve, not just bowl WHAT LUCKYSTRIKE IS NOT LuckyStrike is not a bowling video game. If you want to play bowling on your phone, this is not that app. LuckyStrike is the score and stats tracker for real bowlers in real bowling alleys — the app you open at the lane, not on the couch. We also do not run leagues or process USBC sanctioning — track your league scores here, but submit them through your house and league system as usual. FREQUENTLY ASKED Q: Does it work without cell signal? A: Yes — log games offline at any alley. Stats and ball arsenal sync when you reconnect. Q: Is it free? A: Free to download with all core scoring and tracking features. Optional Premium unlocks AI Game Coach and AI Spare Coach. Q: Can I track multiple bowlers? A: Yes — keep separate profiles for league teammates, family bowlers, or junior bowlers you coach. Q: Does the AI Coach actually help? A: AI Coach analyzes your shot history (ball, target, result) and surfaces specific patterns — like which leaves you convert least often or which ball strikes most consistently on your home house shot. Pattern recognition, not generic tips. Q: Privacy? A: Game data and ball arsenal are private by default. Sharing with friends is opt-in. Made by Stuck at Home, LLC — also behind LuckyCoin (coin tracker), LuckyFind (metal detecting), LuckySale (yard sale finder), and the Lucky family of collector apps. Visit getluckystrike.app for bowling guides, spare drill plans, and league tips. Terms of Use: https://getluckycoin.com/terms

About

Bowliny

Features
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Bowliny is an app made for bowling enthusiasts. You can start using it right away without complicated settings. Just enter your scores, and it automatically calculates your average. You can see your overall average at a glance with beautiful circular charts. Track how your skills change over time by checking statistics for weekly, monthly, 6-month, and yearly periods. Recording scores is simple too. You can enter multiple game scores at once, attach photos from your games to preserve memories, and add notes about your condition or special records. When you look back later, those memories will come alive. If you're using iOS 18 or later, you can also use home screen widgets. Check your total games and average score right from your home screen without opening the app. You can choose from small, medium, or large widget sizes. You can customize the app colors to your liking. Set your favorite color to make it truly yours. Light and dark modes are supported, so you can use it comfortably without straining your eyes. With support for 30 languages worldwide, you can use it anywhere. The app is available in Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese, and many more languages. Don't worry if you're new to the app. Built-in tips guide you through the features, making it easy to learn. The intuitive design ensures anyone can use it easily. Want to improve your bowling skills? Record your scores with Bowliny and check your statistics to see your growth. Small changes will become significant improvements over time. Download now and start your bowling journey!

Screenshots

LuckyStrike4 screens
Bowliny4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Bowliny at none against LuckyStrike's 3. Bowliny also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 5 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. LuckyStrike sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Bowliny asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

LuckyStrike ships an update every 5 months, Bowliny every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
LuckyStrike versus Bowliny: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLuckyStrikeBowliny
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (12 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings12 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size24 MB15 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperStuck at Home, LLCYeohoon Jang

In-app purchases

3 purchases

LuckyStrike

Subscriptions2
  • LuckyStrike Premium 1 Month7 Days trial$5.991 Month
  • LuckyStrike Premium 1 Year7 Days trial$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • LuckyStrike Premium Lifetime$99.99
None

Bowliny

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is LuckyStrike free?
LuckyStrike is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Bowliny free?
Bowliny is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do LuckyStrike or Bowliny have ads?
Neither LuckyStrike nor Bowliny shows ads.
Which is updated more often, LuckyStrike or Bowliny?
LuckyStrike ships an update every 5 months, and Bowliny every 3 weeks. Most recently, LuckyStrike was updated on November 3, 2026 and Bowliny on November 4, 2026.

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