Topgolf vs BowlNow
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Topgolf
Plan your visit, reserve bays, and order food and drinks directly to your bay. Track your game history, view stats, and access membership perks. Enjoy a seamless Topgolf experience with convenient features and offers.
- Reserve bays in advance
- Order food and drinks to your bay
- Track game history and player stats
- View real-time wait times
- Access membership perks
- Control bay TV
- Social filters for photos
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The Topgolf App is the best way to get into the game! PLAN YOUR VISIT • Reserve bays in advance and make changes to your upcoming reservation • Browse the menu and pre-fill your cart for faster ordering when you arrive‡ • Explore discount offers and seasonal promotions • View real-time wait times, join the waitlist remotely and skip the line IN-BAY FEATURES • Order food and drinks straight to your bay‡ • Pay your check right from your phone‡ • Access our fun augmented reality feature • Capture memories with social filters • Sign in players • Control your bay’s TV YOUR MEMBERSHIP • Track game history and player stats • Stay up to date on events, news, and venue happenings • Access perks with a Topgolf PlayMore or Platinum membership ——— Topgolf believes in the unlimited power of play. Whether you’re connecting with friends, leveling up your swing, or just chasing a good time, the app gives you convenient features and great offers to make every visit even better. ‡ Available at most locations
BowlNow
Book and pay for bowling lanes in advance at participating centers. Easily reserve lanes for casual play or special events like birthday parties without lengthy communication. More features are planned for future updates.
- Reserve bowling lanes
- Pay ahead for bookings
- Book special events
- Quick and easy reservations
- Participating center locator
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**CURRENTLY IN LIMITED CENTERS** This bowling app allows you to make a reservation at any participating bowling center and pay ahead of time: pick your lanes, your time, and walk right into fun. If you’re looking to book a birthday party or other special event, BowlNow makes that process quick and easy. No more email chains or waiting for callbacks– click, reserve, and pay in minutes. With more features coming soon, this app is sure to be worth the download. COMING SOON Prizes- spin the wheel to win prizes and redeem towards future bills Augmented Reality- catch coins around the center to win daily grand prizes
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Topgolf at every 10 days against BowlNow's every 4 months. Topgolf also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.5) and ratings volume (93K vs 8). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Topgolf holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Topgolf has 93K ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 57% of Topgolf's written reviews are positive against 50% of BowlNow's.
Topgolf ships an update every 10 days, BowlNow every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Topgolf | BowlNow |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (93K ratings) — better | 4.5 (8 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 57.1% of reviews — better | 50.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 93K — better | 8 |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days — better | Every 4 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | #135 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 16.1 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 253 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | TopGolf USA, Inc. | BOWLNOW, INC. |
Customer experience
Topgolf
BowlNow
Bugs and requests
Topgolf
Reported bugs
4 issues- Reservation booking issues
- Leaderboards not updating correctly
- Difficulties creating accounts on certain devices
- Overlapping UI elements on smaller screens
Requested features
4 requests- Allow adding and using gift cards in the app
- Improve reservation management (change, cancel, etc.)
- Integrate food/drink ordering within the app
- Enhance game history and performance tracking
BowlNow
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Topgolf
No in-app purchases
BowlNow
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Topgolf free?
Is BowlNow free?
Which has better reviews, Topgolf or BowlNow?
Do Topgolf or BowlNow have ads?
Which is updated more often, Topgolf or BowlNow?
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