Comparison

Pixel Pins vs Strike Shot

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

Strike Shot

Features
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Strike Shot Bowling is a fast, satisfying bowling action game you play with one finger. Four modes let you play casually or go all in. MODES - 3 Frame Bowling: a quick game of three frames - 10 Frame Bowling: the full bowling experience - Challenge Mode: 10 stages full of obstacles - Trick Shot Mode (NEW): read the pin layout, bump pins into each other and clear every pin. 10 stages TRICK SHOT HIGHLIGHTS - The thrill of knocking pins into other pins - Pin colors show the difficulty: white, blue, green, gold - A hint button shows where to aim - Replay your best shots in slow motion WORLD RANKING - Rankings for 3 Frame, 10 Frame, Challenge and Trick Shot - In Challenge and Trick Shot, fewer throws means a higher rank - See the Top 5 and your own position PERFECT FOR - Quick sessions in spare moments - Players who love lining up a perfect shot - Competing with players around the world

Screenshots

Pixel Pins4 screens
Strike Shot4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Strike Shot at none against Pixel Pins's 3. Pixel Pins's advantage is update cadence (every 10 days vs every 4 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Strike Shot asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pixel Pins ships an update every 10 days, Strike Shot every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Pixel Pins versus Strike Shot: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPixel PinsStrike Shot
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 10 days — betterEvery 4 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size265 MB214 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHero Code LLCToru Yoshida

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Pixel Pins

One-time3
  • Galaxy Ball$0.99
  • Rainbow Ball$0.99
  • Remove Ads$2.99
None

Strike Shot

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Pixel Pins free?
Pixel Pins is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Strike Shot free?
Strike Shot is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Pixel Pins or Strike Shot have ads?
Both Pixel Pins and Strike Shot show ads.
Which is updated more often, Pixel Pins or Strike Shot?
Pixel Pins ships an update every 10 days, and Strike Shot every 4 months. Most recently, Pixel Pins was updated on November 4, 2026 and Strike Shot on October 31, 2026.

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