# Bosc vs Score

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Score at none against Bosc's 4. Score also leads on ads (none vs shown). Bosc's advantage is iOS requirement (16.4 vs 18.0). On price, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Bosc sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Score asks for nothing beyond the download.

Bosc ships an update every 4 days, Score every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bosc | Score |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (520 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bosc-bowling-score-keeper-app/id6472614518/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **520** | — |
| Positive reviews | 88.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 days** | Every 5 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 116 MB | 60 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.4** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Sho Nakazato](https://appshunter.io/developer/1542970007) | [Sangsoo Lee](https://appshunter.io/developer/1890581566) |

## 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


### Score

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/score-bowling-tracker/id6761637978)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bosc free?

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

### Is Score free?

Score is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do Bosc or Score have ads?

Bosc shows ads; Score does not.

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

Bosc ships an update every 4 days, and Score every 5 days. Most recently, Bosc was updated on November 8, 2026 and Score on November 5, 2026.

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