# PBA® Bowling Challenge vs Skyline Bowling

PBA® Bowling Challenge and Skyline Bowling both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 61% of PBA® Bowling Challenge's written reviews are positive against 49% of Skyline Bowling's. PBA® Bowling Challenge also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PBA® Bowling Challenge sells 15 one-off in-app purchases and Skyline Bowling sells 13 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for PBA® Bowling Challenge against 4.7 for Skyline Bowling. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 131K and 58K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 61% of PBA® Bowling Challenge's written reviews are positive against 49% of Skyline Bowling's.

PBA® Bowling Challenge ships an update fortnightly, Skyline Bowling every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 28, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | PBA® Bowling Challenge | Skyline Bowling |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (131K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pba-bowling-challenge/id657459418/reviews) | **[4.7 (58K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/skyline-bowling/id6450975412/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **131K** | 58K |
| Positive reviews | **61.3% of reviews** | 49.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #128 | **#50** |
| Size | 144 MB | 305 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Concrete Software, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/290886370) | [Voodoo](https://appshunter.io/developer/714804730) |

## What reviewers say

### PBA® Bowling Challenge

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pba-bowling-challenge/id657459418)

**Currently charting:** #128 Top Grossing · Sports (US App Store)

Compete against professional bowlers in realistic 3D matches, from local alleys to national championships. Master your skills in career mode or challenge friends in real-time multiplayer. Unlock new balls and face legendary opponents.

**Highlights:** Career mode, Real-time multiplayer, Compete against 24 PBA bowlers, Over 100 bowling balls, Dozens of PBA tournaments, Leaderboards and achievements

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (15)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lonely Pin Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Pin Party Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| DNA Bundle | $4.99 | one-time |
| Paragon Pearl Bundle | $4.99 | one-time |
| Black Widow 3.0 Bundle | $4.99 | one-time |
| Black Widow 2.0 Bundle | $4.99 | one-time |
| Plenty of Pins Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Dark Side Bundle | $4.99 | one-time |
| Hypnotize Bundle | $4.99 | one-time |
| Weber Bundle | $4.99 | one-time |
| Venom Shock Bundle | $4.99 | one-time |
| Pile of Pins Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Pin Island Pack | $14.99 | one-time |
| Pin Freighter Pack | $19.99 | one-time |
| Pin Freighter Pack | $24.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ⭐ Best game for stress
- ⭐ Fun and challenging gameplay
- ⭐ Realistic bowling experience
- ⭐ Great graphics and sound effects
- ⭐ Variety of venues and features

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🙄 Excessive ads and in-app purchases
- 🤔 Tournaments feel rigged at times
- 😒 Progression is too grindy
- 🤯 Frequent bugs and crashes
- 🤬 Loss of progress and saved data

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezes after watching ads
- Progress and stats randomly reset
- Multiplayer matchmaking issues
- Inconsistent ball behavior and glitches

**Requested features**

- Instant replay and save clip feature
- Point difference counter
- One ball roll-off for tied games
- Option to disable crowd noise
- More realistic ball physics and behavior


### Skyline Bowling

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/skyline-bowling/id6450975412)

**Currently charting:** #50 Top Free · Sports, #159 Top Grossing · Sports (US App Store)

Experience the thrill of bowling with a unique twist. Compete in multiplayer battle royale matches with a ranking system. Explore special maps with dynamic obstacles and terrain modifications for a fresh challenge.

**Highlights:** Battle royale multiplayer mode, Ranking-based matchmaking, Special maps with unique obstacles, Dynamic terrain modifications, Addictive bowling gameplay

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

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Small tournament ticket pack | $0.49 | one-time |
| Ultimate Offer | $0.99 | one-time |
| Skill point Tier 2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer | $1.99 | one-time |
| League Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Skill point Tier 3 | $3.49 | one-time |
| No Ads | $4.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| No Ads Pack | $8.99 | one-time |
| Big Stack of Gems | $9.99 | one-time |
| Tournament Pass | $9.99 | one-time |
| Bucket of Gems | $19.99 | one-time |
| Truck of Gems | $109.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Addictive and fun gameplay
- 👍 Great way to pass time
- 🎨 Visually appealing graphics

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezes
- 💰 Excessive ads and in-app purchases
- 🤖 Lack of real online play, only bots

**Reported bugs**

- Glitches with skills and power-ups
- Progression issues at higher levels
- Inability to equip or use certain items

**Requested features**

- Ability to play against friends
- More challenging difficulty levels
- Realistic pin physics and scoring


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PBA® Bowling Challenge free?

PBA® Bowling Challenge is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Skyline Bowling free?

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

### Which has better reviews, PBA® Bowling Challenge or Skyline Bowling?

Skyline Bowling is rated higher. PBA® Bowling Challenge averages 4.7 out of 5 from 131K ratings, while Skyline Bowling averages 4.7 from 58K ratings.

### Do PBA® Bowling Challenge or Skyline Bowling have ads?

Both PBA® Bowling Challenge and Skyline Bowling show ads.

### Which is updated more often, PBA® Bowling Challenge or Skyline Bowling?

PBA® Bowling Challenge ships an update fortnightly, and Skyline Bowling every 3 weeks. Most recently, PBA® Bowling Challenge was updated on October 28, 2026 and Skyline Bowling on October 28, 2026.

### Which is more popular, PBA® Bowling Challenge or Skyline Bowling?

PBA® Bowling Challenge currently peaks at #128 in the App Store charts, and Skyline Bowling at #50. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*