# Bosc vs LaneTrax

The clearest difference is monetization model: Bosc at free with in-app purchases against LaneTrax's subscription. Bosc also leads on review sentiment (88% vs 65%) and update cadence (every 5 days vs fortnightly). LaneTrax's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and chart position (#102 vs unranked). On price, rating, ratings volume and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Bosc sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and LaneTrax sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Bosc against 4.8 for LaneTrax. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 517 and 670 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 88% of Bosc's written reviews are positive against 65% of LaneTrax's.

Bosc ships an update every 5 days, LaneTrax fortnightly. Both last shipped on November 4, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bosc | LaneTrax |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (517 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bosc-bowling-score-keeper-app/id6472614518/reviews)** | [4.8 (670 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lanetrax/id6475736816/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 517 | **670** |
| Positive reviews | **88.0% of reviews** | 64.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | — | **#102** |
| Size | 114 MB | 180 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.4** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Sho Nakazato](https://appshunter.io/developer/1542970007) | [LaneTrax Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1725020204) |

## What reviewers say

### Bosc

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bosc-bowling-score-keeper-app/id6472614518)

This app helps bowlers track scores, analyze performance with detailed statistics, and manage their equipment. It also features a map to find local bowling alleys and allows sharing of achievements. Core features are free, with an optional subscription for advanced analytics.

**Highlights:** Intuitive score tracking, Performance analytics, Bowling ball management, Bowling alley finder, Score sharing, Calendar view

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $4.99 | per month |
| Annual Subscription | $39.99 | per year |
| Coffee as a gift | $2.99 | one-time |
| Support bowling fees | $14.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Intuitive and easy-to-use interface
- 📊 Comprehensive scoring and statistics tracking
- 🎯 Detailed pin analysis and visualization
- 🚀 Fast loading and quick score entry
- 📅 Clear calendar display for organizing games

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 10th frame scoring calculation errors
- ❌ Cannot delete prior scores
- 🔐 Unclear free vs. pro version features
- 🗺️ App crashes when viewing bowling alley maps
- 🔤 Month label displays incorrectly in calendar results

**Reported bugs**

- 10th frame doesn't calculate marks correctly for XXX or X Spare patterns
- 10th frame 2nd ball strike with split doesn't allow pin input
- 10th frame 2nd ball non-strike MAX calculation incorrect
- Month label shows previous month in calendar results
- App crashes when accessing bowling alley map feature

**Requested features**

- Bowling ball database with specs and quick lookup
- Single pin spare tracking and spare rate analytics
- Split tracking with list of all splits picked up
- Spare rate excluding splits for makeable analysis
- Ability to delete or edit prior scores


### LaneTrax

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lanetrax/id6475736816)

**Currently charting:** #102 Top Grossing · Sports (US App Store)

This app provides professional-level bowling analytics directly on your smartphone. Record every shot, visualize ball trajectory and speed in real-time, and generate detailed performance reports. Analyze trends over time to improve your game, all with just your phone and a tripod.

**Highlights:** Record every shot, Real-time trajectory visualization, Generate PDF reports, Analyze shot-by-shot data, Lightweight and portable setup, Track speed and rev rate

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Annually | $89.99 | per year |
| Annually | $89.99 | per year |
| Annually | $89.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great statistics
- 👍 Good app for serious bowlers
- 👍 Useful for those without access to Specto

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤔 Unclear subscription pricing
- 🐛 Issues with lane/foul line detection
- 🐛 Frequent disconnections
- 💰 Expensive subscription cost

**Reported bugs**

- Invalid server response when connecting USBC info
- Difficulty getting the app to work properly

**Requested features**

- Team mode to track others' stats
- Ability to remove shots for misreads
- Scoring tracking


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bosc free?

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

### Is LaneTrax free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Bosc or LaneTrax?

Bosc is rated higher. Bosc averages 4.8 out of 5 from 517 ratings, while LaneTrax averages 4.8 from 670 ratings.

### Do Bosc or LaneTrax have ads?

Bosc shows ads; LaneTrax does not.

### Which is updated more often, Bosc or LaneTrax?

Bosc ships an update every 5 days, and LaneTrax fortnightly. Most recently, Bosc was updated on November 4, 2026 and LaneTrax on November 4, 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.*