# LaneTrax vs Shot Focus Bowling

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Shot Focus Bowling at none against LaneTrax's 8. Shot Focus Bowling also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.8) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.0). LaneTrax's advantage is ratings volume (660 vs 2) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 5 weeks). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. LaneTrax sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Shot Focus Bowling asks for nothing beyond the download.

Shot Focus Bowling holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: LaneTrax has 660 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

LaneTrax ships an update fortnightly, Shot Focus Bowling every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | LaneTrax | Shot Focus Bowling |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (660 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lanetrax/id6475736816/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shot-focus-bowling/id6759059400/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **660** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 64.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#143** | — |
| Size | 180 MB | 49 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [LaneTrax Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1725020204) | [Pin Lab Bowling LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1876596880) |

## What reviewers say

### LaneTrax

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

**Currently charting:** #143 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


### Shot Focus Bowling

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shot-focus-bowling/id6759059400)

This app helps bowlers track their performance, analyze their technique, and improve their game. It offers detailed shot logging, lane simulation, video analysis, and skill challenges to enhance practice and league play.

**Highlights:** Digital scorecard and pin interface, Lane simulator with breakpoint calculation, Video analysis with drawing tools, Structured skill challenges for practice, Ball arsenal management, Detailed performance statistics, League and practice calendar

**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 Shot Focus Bowling free?

Shot Focus Bowling is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, LaneTrax or Shot Focus Bowling?

Shot Focus Bowling is rated higher. LaneTrax averages 4.8 out of 5 from 660 ratings, while Shot Focus Bowling averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do LaneTrax or Shot Focus Bowling have ads?

Neither LaneTrax nor Shot Focus Bowling shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, LaneTrax or Shot Focus Bowling?

LaneTrax ships an update fortnightly, and Shot Focus Bowling every 5 weeks. Most recently, LaneTrax was updated on October 30, 2026 and Shot Focus Bowling on October 28, 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.*