Comparison

Bowling Hero vs Astro (Astrolabe Countdown)

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

Head to head
About

Bowling Hero

Features
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No additional equipment is required besides your Apple Watch or iPhone. The limitless space is your playground. Start your sports and fitness journey now! The new motion sensing bowling ball game is here! Do you want to enjoy a real bowling alley-like experience at home? Come and try our new 3D Unity bowling game! Using advanced physics engines and motion capture technology, we have created an unprecedented real bowling experience, Delicate and precise motion control allows you to enjoy bowling without leaving home! Supports single-player training, battle with AI, 2-player match modes, and global ranking. Invite your friends and family members to join in this bowling match. Access to HealthKit, Motion and Fitness and Game Center, Sports performance and body data digitization and visualization, Every throw is counted in your exercise ring. Download "Bowling Hero" on the Apple App Store Now, Start your motion-driven bowling journey at home! Join us, and share wonderful moments with your friends! Presented by BoneX Sports @ Professional, inexpensive, convenient, fun and portable Sports and Fitness App + Physical health data and sports data real-time online support Note: Designed for iPhone. ‘Bowling Hero’ support list of iPhone starts with iPhone XS / iPhone XS Max (not including iPhone X and iPhone XR) to the latest version of iPhone, support list of Apple Watch starts with Series 4 (including Series 4) to the latest version of Apple Watch. Please confirm prior to the purchase.

About

Astro (Astrolabe Countdown)

Features
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The professional sailing timer trusted by regatta racers worldwide. Astrolabe Countdown delivers split-second precision timing when every second counts at the starting line. CORE RACING FEATURES: Build with sailing and yachting professionals worldwide Crystal-clear edge-to-edge progress display for instant visual feedback Reliable haptic feedback you can feel even in rough conditions Always-active timing sessions that never sleep during critical moments Independent Apple Watch operation - no phone dependency Race history tracker with detailed journal entries ADVANCED RACING TOOLS: ProControl for advanced race timing strategies Instant 5-minute countdown on gun signal Auto-sync countdown to nearest minute for precision starts Real-time distance to starting line measurement Course shift tracking within 30 degrees Speed over ground in precise knots PERFECT FOR: Competitive regatta racing Sailing training sessions Time-critical race starts Professional sailing competitions Yacht club events APPLE WATCH OPTIMIZED: Built natively for Apple Watch with exclusive Apple Watch Ultra features. Works seamlessly across all Apple Watch models with customizable themes to match your sailing team colors. Start winning more races with precision timing. Download Astrolabe Countdown today. EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://astrolabe-countdown.apphq.online/privacy

Screenshots

Bowling Hero3 screens
Astro (Astrolabe Countdown)4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Astro (Astrolabe Countdown) at Free against Bowling Hero's $2.19. Astro (Astrolabe Countdown) also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 7 months). Bowling Hero's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 26.0). On 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

Astro (Astrolabe Countdown) is free to download; Bowling Hero costs $2.19 up front. Astro (Astrolabe Countdown) sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per year. Bowling Hero asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Bowling Hero ships an update every 7 months, Astro (Astrolabe Countdown) fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 12, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 2 level
Bowling Hero versus Astro (Astrolabe Countdown): the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBowling HeroAstro (Astrolabe Countdown)
Price$2.19Free — better
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, Apple Watch
Requires iOS12.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size1.1 GB14 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer博选科技Chikai Lai

In-app purchases

None

Bowling Hero

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Astro (Astrolabe Countdown)

Subscriptions2
  • Astrolabe Pro Access (Annual)$7.991 Year
  • Annual Ultra Subscription$14.991 Year
One-time1
  • ULTRA Tier One-Time Purchase$44.99

Questions

Is Bowling Hero free?
Bowling Hero costs $2.19, with no in-app purchases.
Is Astro (Astrolabe Countdown) free?
Astro (Astrolabe Countdown) is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Bowling Hero or Astro (Astrolabe Countdown) have ads?
Neither Bowling Hero nor Astro (Astrolabe Countdown) shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Bowling Hero or Astro (Astrolabe Countdown)?
Bowling Hero ships an update every 7 months, and Astro (Astrolabe Countdown) fortnightly. Most recently, Bowling Hero was updated on November 12, 2026 and Astro (Astrolabe Countdown) on November 8, 2026.

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