Comparison

PB Journal vs BowlersNetwork

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

Head to head
About

PB Journal

Features
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"Track your pickleball journey, one match at a time." Whether you're just starting out or competing regularly, this app helps you log matches, reflect on your play, and identify areas for improvement. Build habits, set goals, and watch your game evolve with clear insights and easy stats.

About

BowlersNetwork

Connect with the bowling community, track your game, and discover events. Share scores, photos, and videos, follow pro players, and collect digital trading cards. Manage teams and chat with fellow bowlers.

Highlights
  • Newsfeed for scores, photos, and videos
  • Pro player wikis and content
  • Digital trading card collection
  • Frame-by-frame game tracking and stats
  • Community discussions and live chat
  • Event discovery and RSVP
  • Team management and coordination
Features
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BowlersNetwork is the social network built for the bowling community — amateur players, professional bowlers, fans, coaches, and bowling centers. It's where the sport lives online. NEWSFEED Share scores, photos, and videos. Follow players you admire. React, comment, and discuss the latest in bowling. PRO PLAYERS In-depth wikis for the sport's biggest names. Editorial stories, intro videos, cards, media, calendars, and titles — all in one place. TRADING CARDS Collect, share, and design digital trading cards inspired by your favorite bowlers. Each card carries XP, milestones, and a story. GAMES & STATS Track sessions frame by frame. Log scores, splits, spares, and strikes. Get personalized coaching insights, see your impact score, and watch your progress over time. CHATTER Join lane-condition discussions, ball reviews, and equipment talk. Vote on opinions and earn credibility as you contribute. LIVE Watch live bowling and join the chat alongside the action. EVENTS Find tournaments, leagues, clinics, and meet-ups near you. RSVP and connect with the people going. TEAMS Build, manage, and chat with your team. Coordinate matchups, share splits, and keep your roster in sync. LEADERBOARD See who's rising in the community — by XP, contribution, performance, or following. MESSAGES Direct message and group chat with anyone in the community. Voice your support, swap tips, plan a session. PROFILE Build your bowling identity — verified bio, profile media, intro video, social links, favorite brands, hand and ball preferences. Earn XP, level up, unlock badges. Whether you're chasing your first 200 game or comparing splits with a hall-of-famer, BowlersNetwork is where the sport's people meet. bowlersnetwork.com

Screenshots

PB Journal3 screens
BowlersNetwork4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: BowlersNetwork at 14.0 against PB Journal's 16.1. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
PB Journal versus BowlersNetwork: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPB JournalBowlersNetwork
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.4 (7 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—66.7% of reviews
Number of ratings—7 — better
Update frequency—Every 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.114.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB68 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperArtisticco, LLCBowlersNetwork, Inc.

In-app purchases

None

PB Journal

No in-app purchases

None

BowlersNetwork

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PB Journal free?
PB Journal is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is BowlersNetwork free?
BowlersNetwork is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do PB Journal or BowlersNetwork have ads?
Neither PB Journal nor BowlersNetwork shows ads.

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