Comparison

Pixel Pins vs Bowling Star 3D

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

Head to head
About

Pixel Pins

Experience the thrill of bowling with realistic physics and intuitive controls. Compete in diverse game modes, customize your gear, and climb global leaderboards. Regular updates ensure fresh content and an ever-evolving challenge.

Highlights
  • Realistic physics and controls
  • Classic, Time Attack, and Trick Shot modes
  • Global leaderboards
  • Bowling ball customization
  • Regular content updates
Features
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Welcome to Pixel Pins Bowling, the ultimate bowling experience right at your fingertips! Get ready to immerse yourself in the world of striking pins, stunning graphics, and addictive gameplay. Whether you're a seasoned pro looking for a challenge or a casual player seeking some fun, Pixel Pins Bowling has everything you need for hours of entertainment. Features: • Realistic Physics: Enjoy lifelike physics and intuitive controls that mimic the experience of real-life bowling. • Diverse Game Modes: Choose from Classic, Time Attack, and Trick Shot challenges to keep the fun rolling! • Leaderboards: Check your ranking and compete for the top spot among global players! • Customizations: Visit the Pro Shop to browse and select from a wide range of bowling balls, each offering unique features and advantages. • Regular Updates: Stay tuned for exciting updates and new features as we continue to refine and enhance the bowling experience. With fresh content and improvements delivered regularly, the fun never ends! Get ready to lace up your bowling shoes and embark on an unforgettable bowling adventure with Pixel Pins Bowling. Download now and start rolling strikes today!

About

Bowling Star 3D

Experience realistic bowling action with intuitive controls. Launch balls, unlock special equipment, and master the art of striking to become a champion.

Highlights
  • Launch bowling balls
  • Unlock special balls
  • Master bowling techniques
  • 3D graphics
  • Intuitive controls
Features
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Race and bowl to strike in Bowling Star! KEY FEATURES: *** Launch bowling balls. *** Unlock special balls. *** Master the art of bowling.

Screenshots

Pixel Pins4 screens
Bowling Star 3D4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Bowling Star 3D at every 2 days against Pixel Pins's every 10 days. Bowling Star 3D also leads on ratings volume (14 vs 2) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). Pixel Pins's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.7). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Pixel Pins sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Bowling Star 3D sells 12 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Pixel Pins holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bowling Star 3D has 14 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pixel Pins ships an update every 10 days, Bowling Star 3D every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Pixel Pins versus Bowling Star 3D: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPixel PinsBowling Star 3D
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better4.7 (14 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings214 — better
Update frequencyEvery 10 daysEvery 2 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size265 MB360 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHero Code LLCOMICRON BILISIM HIZMETLERI TICARET LIMITED SIRKETI

Customer experience

Pixel Pins

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bowling Star 3D

All ratings12 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Pixel Pins

One-time3
  • Galaxy Ball$0.99
  • Rainbow Ball$0.99
  • Remove Ads$2.99
12 purchases

Bowling Star 3D

One-time12
  • Double 1 Hour$0.59
  • Double 24 Hours$0.99
  • No Ads 24 Hours$0.99
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  • Team Permanent$3.49
  • Double Permanent$3.49
  • No Ads Permanently$3.49
  • STARTER PACK$6.49
  • PREMIUM PACK$6.49
  • DELUXE PACK$6.49
  • BASE PACK$8.99
  • ULTIMATE PACK$11.99
  • ELITE PACK$21.99

Questions

Is Pixel Pins free?
Pixel Pins is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Bowling Star 3D free?
Bowling Star 3D is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Pixel Pins or Bowling Star 3D?
Pixel Pins is rated higher. Pixel Pins averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Bowling Star 3D averages 4.7 from 14 ratings.
Do Pixel Pins or Bowling Star 3D have ads?
Both Pixel Pins and Bowling Star 3D show ads.
Which is updated more often, Pixel Pins or Bowling Star 3D?
Pixel Pins ships an update every 10 days, and Bowling Star 3D every 2 days. Most recently, Pixel Pins was updated on October 24, 2026 and Bowling Star 3D on October 30, 2026.

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