Comparison

PBA® Bowling Challenge vs Shuffleboard Challenge

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

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About

PBA® Bowling Challenge

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
Currently charting
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Rise through the ranks against 24 of the PBA’s best bowlers as you compete for a variety of regional and national championship trophies. Starting in a local alley with a scuffed up 12 lb ball, you’ll hone your skills against bowling legends on your way to competing in the Tournament of Champions! Start a career or bowl a quick game! Career mode is at the heart of PBA Bowling Challenge, but if you’d rather just lace up and take to the lanes, we’ve got you covered. Choose from a wide variety of opponents and locations and unlock even more content in Career Mode! Online Multiplayer Action! Bowl against your friends in real-time, one-on-one multiplayer matches! Powered by Game Center services, multiplayer mode lets you invite your friends or get matched against a random opponent! Bowl against the best! How do you think you’d fare against the cool confidence and pin-point accuracy of Walter Ray Williams, Jr. or the brash power stroke of Pete Weber? How would your scores stand up against the high spin and smooth release of Norm Duke or the high cranking backswing of Tommy Jones? Based on actual statistics that track their power, hook, and control, PBA Bowling Challenge strives to accurately recreate the skill and style of the top bowlers in the sport today. Features Include: - Quickplay, Multiplayer, and Career modes! - Dozens of PBA Tournaments! - Bowl against 24 of the best PBA bowlers! - Over 100 different bowling balls with unique stats! - Leaderboards and Achievements. - Bonus challenges in every tournament! - Split Balls, Bomb Balls, and more!

About

Shuffleboard Challenge

Experience the thrill of indoor shuffleboard with a competitive 2-player game. Aim to score points by landing disks in zones, but beware of falling off the board. Enjoy realistic physics, strategic gameplay, and various environments.

Highlights
  • 2-Player Showdown
  • Strategic Scoring Zones
  • Realistic Physics and Controls
  • Skill-Based Gameplay
  • Multi-Round Tournaments
  • Offline and Online Modes
  • Achievements and Leaderboards
Features
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Step into the thrilling world of indoor shuffleboard, where strategic precision meets competitive fun! Gather a friend for an exciting 2-player showdown, each armed with 4 disks and aiming for glory on the shuffleboard court. Will you outscore your opponent and claim victory, or will your disks fall off the board, leaving you with zero points? Get ready for an immersive experience that combines skill, strategy, and a dash of luck! Key Features: 1. Engaging 2-Player Showdown: Challenge a friend to a head-to-head shuffleboard battle. Enjoy the excitement of a dynamic competition as you take turns throwing 4 disks each, vying for the highest score. 2. Scoring Dynamics: Strategize your throws to land disks in scoring zones worth 1, 2, or 3 points. But beware – if a disk falls out of the board, you'll score a zero. Master the art of balancing risk and reward to secure victory. 3. Realistic Physics and Controls: Experience authentic shuffleboard physics as you slide the disks across the board. Intuitive controls make it easy to aim, adjust the force, and execute precise throws. Immerse yourself in a lifelike shuffleboard experience right on your device. 4. Skill-Based Gameplay: Sharpen your skills with every throw. Learn to read the board, anticipate your opponent's moves, and develop a winning strategy. The game rewards both newcomers and seasoned shuffleboard enthusiasts. 5. Dynamic Game Environments: Choose from various indoor settings, each with its unique atmosphere and visual appeal. Immerse yourself in the ambiance as you compete for victory in different environments. 6. Multi-Round Tournaments: Take part in multi-round tournaments to test your endurance and skill. Compete against increasingly challenging opponents as you progress through the rounds, aiming for the ultimate victory. 7. Customize Your Experience: Personalize your game with customizable options. Adjust settings to suit your preferences, from board appearance to disk design, creating a shuffleboard experience tailored just for you. 8. Achievements and Leaderboards: Track your progress with a range of achievements and climb the global leaderboards. Showcase your shuffleboard prowess to friends and players worldwide. 9. Offline and Online Modes: Play anytime, anywhere – whether you're challenging a friend locally or competing against online opponents. Enjoy the flexibility of offline and online gameplay modes. 10. Regular Updates: Expect continuous improvements and exciting new features with regular updates. We're committed to delivering an ever-evolving shuffleboard experience to keep you entertained. Download now and embark on a shuffleboard journey filled with competition, strategy, and endless fun! if you have any questions or comments, feel free to contact at https://www.fun-game.app/ Privacy Policy: https://www.fun-game.app/policy Term of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

PBA® Bowling Challenge4 screens
Shuffleboard Challenge4 screens

Verdict

The call

PBA® Bowling Challenge and Shuffleboard Challenge both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 61% of PBA® Bowling Challenge's written reviews are positive against 22% of Shuffleboard Challenge's. PBA® Bowling Challenge also leads on ratings volume (131K vs 13K) and chart position (#123 vs unranked). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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. PBA® Bowling Challenge sells 15 one-off in-app purchases and Shuffleboard Challenge sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for PBA® Bowling Challenge against 4.5 for Shuffleboard Challenge. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PBA® Bowling Challenge has 131K ratings behind it against 13K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 61% of PBA® Bowling Challenge's written reviews are positive against 22% of Shuffleboard Challenge's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PBA® Bowling Challenge ships an update fortnightly, Shuffleboard Challenge every 4 weeks. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
PBA® Bowling Challenge versus Shuffleboard Challenge: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPBA® Bowling ChallengeShuffleboard Challenge
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (131K ratings) — better4.5 (13K ratings)
Positive reviews61.4% of reviews — better21.8% of reviews
Number of ratings131K — better13K
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 4 weeks
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#123 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.013.0
Further details — not scored
Size144 MB405 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperConcrete Software, Inc.Fun Games Teknoloji Limited Şirketi

Customer experience

PBA® Bowling Challenge

All ratings130,533 ratings
Positive92.0%
Neutral4.8%
Negative3.1%
Written reviews541 reviews
Positive61.4%
Neutral10.0%
Negative28.7%

Shuffleboard Challenge

All ratings13,290 ratings
Positive87.6%
Neutral7.8%
Negative4.6%
Written reviews243 reviews
Positive21.8%
Neutral9.5%
Negative68.7%

User reviews

PBA® Bowling Challenge

From 131K App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

  • 🙄 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

Shuffleboard Challenge

From 13K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Fast gameplay
  • 👍 Fun and challenging
  • 🎮 Great graphics

Room to improve

  • 🔍 Too many ads
  • 🛑 Lack of multiplayer
  • 🤔 Unrealistic gameplay mechanics

Bugs and requests

PBA® Bowling Challenge

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

5 requests
  • 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

Shuffleboard Challenge

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Game freezes on daily reward
  • Progression issues after reinstalling

Requested features

3 requests
  • Add side-to-side puck movement
  • Implement sudden death tie-breakers
  • Remove repetitive swipe instructions

In-app purchases

15 purchases

PBA® Bowling Challenge

One-time15
  • Lonely Pin Pack$0.99
  • Pin Party Pack2 variants$1.99
  • DNA Bundle$4.99
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  • Black Widow 3.0 Bundle$4.99
  • Black Widow 2.0 Bundle$4.99
  • Plenty of Pins Pack2 variants$4.99
  • Dark Side Bundle$4.99
  • Hypnotize Bundle$4.99
  • Weber Bundle$4.99
  • Venom Shock Bundle$4.99
  • Pile of Pins Pack2 variants$9.99
  • Pin Island Pack$14.99
  • Pin Freighter Pack$19.99
  • Pin Freighter Pack$24.99
2 purchases

Shuffleboard Challenge

Subscriptions1
  • Weekly Subscription$6.997 Days
One-time1
  • No Ads$2.99

Questions

Is PBA® Bowling Challenge free?
PBA® Bowling Challenge is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Shuffleboard Challenge free?
Shuffleboard Challenge is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, PBA® Bowling Challenge or Shuffleboard Challenge?
PBA® Bowling Challenge is rated higher. PBA® Bowling Challenge averages 4.7 out of 5 from 131K ratings, while Shuffleboard Challenge averages 4.5 from 13K ratings.
Do PBA® Bowling Challenge or Shuffleboard Challenge have ads?
Both PBA® Bowling Challenge and Shuffleboard Challenge show ads.
Which is updated more often, PBA® Bowling Challenge or Shuffleboard Challenge?
PBA® Bowling Challenge ships an update fortnightly, and Shuffleboard Challenge every 4 weeks. Most recently, PBA® Bowling Challenge was updated on October 25, 2026 and Shuffleboard Challenge on October 25, 2026.

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