# LaneTrax vs BowlerHub

The clearest difference is review sentiment: BowlerHub at 100% against LaneTrax's 65%. BowlerHub also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 6) and rating (5.0 vs 4.8). LaneTrax's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (560 vs 2). On price there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. LaneTrax sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. BowlerHub asks for nothing beyond the download.

BowlerHub holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: LaneTrax has 560 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 65% of LaneTrax's written reviews are positive against 100% of BowlerHub's.

LaneTrax ships an update fortnightly, BowlerHub every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | LaneTrax | BowlerHub |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (560 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lanetrax/id6475736816/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bowlerhub/id6755567390/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **560** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 64.5% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Ad-supported** |
| Best chart rank | **#154** | — |
| Size | 180 MB | 38 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [LaneTrax Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1725020204) | [ADAM ROBERT SCHIEL](https://appshunter.io/developer/1854592714) |

## What reviewers say

### LaneTrax

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

**Currently charting:** #154 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 (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| 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


### BowlerHub

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bowlerhub/id6755567390)

This app allows league and tournament bowlers to host and view interactive brackets online. Easily track your progress and find your bracket on your smartphone without needing an account to view. Supports both scratch and handicap formats.

**Highlights:** Host online brackets, View interactive brackets, Track bowler advancement, Supports scratch and handicap, Mobile-friendly viewing, Account not required for viewing

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is LaneTrax free?

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

### Is BowlerHub free?

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

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

BowlerHub is rated higher. LaneTrax averages 4.8 out of 5 from 560 ratings, while BowlerHub averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do LaneTrax or BowlerHub have ads?

BowlerHub shows ads; LaneTrax does not.

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

LaneTrax ships an update fortnightly, and BowlerHub every 2 months. Most recently, LaneTrax was updated on September 24, 2026 and BowlerHub on September 11, 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.*