Comparison

LaneTrax vs HowToBowl

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

Head to head
About

LaneTrax

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
Currently charting
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LaneTrax tracks your ball's path and records a video replay of every shot using just your phone and a tripod. See what your ball is doing, watch your shots back, and use that feedback to make more informed adjustments. • Know your numbers See your ball’s path down the lane, including its position at the arrows, breakpoint, and entry. Track ball speed, rev rate, launch angle, and entry angle as you bowl. • Watch every shot back LaneTrax automatically records individual shot replays. Revisit a shot that felt right, take a closer look at a miss, and review the video together with your shot data. • See patterns over time Review individual shots and overall session stats to understand your consistency and track what changes as you practice. • Share your sessions Export PDF reports to review with your coach or keep a record of your progress. Set up your iPhone on a tripod behind the approach, follow the positioning guidance, and bowl. LaneTrax handles the tracking and recording. You can subscribe and pay on the App Store, using your Apple ID. Payment will be charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase. Your subscription will automatically renew unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renew may be turned off after purchase by going to the ‘Manage Subscription’ page in settings. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable. The subscription will renew at the same cost. Terms of Service: https://www.lanetrax.app/terms Privacy Policy: https://www.lanetrax.app/privacy

About

HowToBowl

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Inside the HowToBowl app, you can: Access all of your videos in one easy to use app Receive push notifications with the latest news and updates Access to all of your videos without having to remember your password Save your favorite posts so you can quickly find them later END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

LaneTrax4 screens
HowToBowl3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: HowToBowl at none against LaneTrax's 8. HowToBowl also leads on iOS requirement (16.6 vs 18.0). LaneTrax's advantage is chart position (#121 vs unranked). On price, update cadence, ads and device support 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. LaneTrax sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. HowToBowl asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

LaneTrax ships an update fortnightly, HowToBowl every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
LaneTrax versus HowToBowl: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLaneTraxHowToBowl
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (560 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews64.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings560 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationSubscription—
Best chart rank#121 — better—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS18.016.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size180 MB31 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperLaneTrax Inc.Emily Sudduth

Bugs and requests

LaneTrax

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Invalid server response when connecting USBC info
  • Difficulty getting the app to work properly

Requested features

3 requests
  • Team mode to track others' stats
  • Ability to remove shots for misreads
  • Scoring tracking

HowToBowl

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

6 purchases

LaneTrax

Subscriptions6
  • Monthly14 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Monthly$9.991 Month
  • Monthly1 Month trial2 variants$9.991 Month
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  • Annually1 Month trial$89.991 Year
  • Annually$89.991 Year
  • Annually1 Year trial2 variants$89.991 Year
None

HowToBowl

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is LaneTrax free?
LaneTrax is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is HowToBowl free?
HowToBowl is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do LaneTrax or HowToBowl have ads?
Neither LaneTrax nor HowToBowl shows ads.
Which is updated more often, LaneTrax or HowToBowl?
LaneTrax ships an update fortnightly, and HowToBowl every 3 weeks. Most recently, LaneTrax was updated on October 19, 2026 and HowToBowl on October 1, 2026.

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