# PBA® Bowling Challenge vs Bowling Game

The clearest difference is update cadence: PBA® Bowling Challenge at fortnightly against Bowling Game's every 5 months. PBA® Bowling Challenge also leads on ratings volume (131K vs 2) and chart position (#141 vs unranked). Bowling Game's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.7). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PBA® Bowling Challenge sells 15 one-off in-app purchases and Bowling Game sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Bowling Game holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PBA® Bowling Challenge has 131K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

PBA® Bowling Challenge ships an update fortnightly, Bowling Game every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and August 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PBA® Bowling Challenge | Bowling Game |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (131K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pba-bowling-challenge/id657459418/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bowling-game-strike/id6462672739/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **131K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 61.6% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 5 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#141** | — |
| Size | 143 MB | 97 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Concrete Software, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/290886370) | [Hiren Gabani](https://appshunter.io/developer/1637021300) |

## What reviewers say

### PBA® Bowling Challenge

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

**Currently charting:** #141 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


### Bowling Game

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bowling-game-strike/id6462672739)

Experience realistic 3D bowling alleys and compete against players worldwide. Flick your finger to throw the ball, swipe for spin, and aim to knock down pins. Enjoy multiplayer matches or a solo campaign with customizable balls.

**Highlights:** Realistic 3D bowling alleys, Global multiplayer matches, Finger flick controls, Swipe for ball spin, Customizable player balls, Campaign journey mode

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Hot Pack (500 Coins) | $0.99 | one-time |
| 2000 Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| Mega Pack (6000 Coins) | $2.99 | one-time |
| 3500 Coins | $2.99 | one-time |
| Remove all Ads | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PBA® Bowling Challenge free?

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

### Is Bowling Game free?

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

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

Bowling Game is rated higher. PBA® Bowling Challenge averages 4.7 out of 5 from 131K ratings, while Bowling Game averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

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

Both PBA® Bowling Challenge and Bowling Game show ads.

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

PBA® Bowling Challenge ships an update fortnightly, and Bowling Game every 5 months. Most recently, PBA® Bowling Challenge was updated on September 25, 2026 and Bowling Game on August 21, 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.*