Comparison

StrikeBoard vs LayoutQ

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

Head to head
About

StrikeBoard

Features
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StrikeBoard is the fastest, cleanest way to keep score at the bowling alley no math, no paper, no account. Just add your players, tap the pins you knock down, and StrikeBoard does the rest. Strikes, spares and 10th-frame bonus balls are calculated automatically, so the board is always right and nobody argues about the score. WHY STRIKEBOARD • Automatic scoring strikes, spares and the 10th-frame bonus handled for you • Up to 6 players perfect for league night, date night or family games • Tap to score big, fast buttons, no typing and no menus • Live stats averages, high games, total strikes and spares per player • Game history every night saved on your device; replay the same lineup in one tap • Custom players give everyone a color or emoji avatar • Free, private and offline — no account, no sign-up, no internet required MADE FOR REAL BOWLING NIGHTS Whether you're in a weekly league, bowling with the kids, or settling a friendly rivalry, StrikeBoard keeps the scorecard clear so the focus stays on the lane. The dark, glare-free design is easy to read under alley lighting. HOW IT WORKS 1. Add 1–6 players (name + color or emoji) 2. Tap how many pins fall on each ball 3. StrikeBoard scores the frame, advances the turn, and tracks the running total automatically 4. See who won, review the stats, and replay or save the game STRIKEBOARD PRO Unlock unlimited game history, detailed stats and custom themes with StrikeBoard Pro. Download StrikeBoard and make your next bowling night effortless. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/speedaiapps/strikeboard

About

LayoutQ

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LayoutQ turns your numbers into decisions at the lane. Free; no ads or freemium features. Drilling layouts: Enter your PAP, ball speed, rev rate, and axis tilt and rotation. For a catalog ball whose core type is on file, the app suggests a Dual Angle Layout, shown as drilling angle, pin-to-PAP, and VAL angle, with the reasoning behind each number. Ask for an earlier or later break, a smoother or more angular shape, or more or less flare. Or step the numbers yourself under Explore and watch the shape change. Show the same layout in Dual Angle or Storm VLS notation, whichever your pro shop reads. Every layout is a suggestion; your pro shop confirms fit and layout and decides what gets drilled. Your arsenal: Keep every ball you own with its drilled layout and current surface. LayoutQ groups a bag into six slots. See which slots your bag covers. Track games since the last cleaning, resurface, and oil extraction, and get told when a pad is due. Reset a ball to its factory finish. Ball catalog and recommendations: Browse more than 1,000 bowling balls, with coverstock, RG, and differential in the list and the core type, where one is on file, on each ball's page. Filter by brand or by performance level, from entry to high. Compare any two balls. Recommendations fill the gaps in your bag, each with a suggested layout and a starting surface. Choose whether suggested balls start duller, neutral, or shinier. Live sessions: Pick a house shot or a Kegel sport pattern, log shots as you bowl, and get feet and target moves, ball changes, and a polish suggestion where it would help, as the lane transitions. Score games frame by frame. Get a spare target for common leaves, from your own line. Save your home center so a session starts with its pattern already set, and share a summary with your coach when you are done. Your pro shop: Your shop can keep your fit specs and the balls they drill for you. Enter the claim code they hand you, or scan the counter QR while you wait, and the balls they drill land in your bag with their layouts. Tracking: Mount your phone on a tripod, calibrate the lane with four taps, and record a shot to see the ball's tracked path on an overhead lane view. Optional: The camera can estimate your slide-leg knee angle during a session. All camera processing happens on your phone; no video is uploaded. Privacy: No ads and no third-party trackers. Your data lives in your account; you can export it as a CSV from Profile and delete it from the app at any time. Product, brand and organization names, including Storm, VLS, Dual Angle, Kegel and USBC, are the trademarks of their owners, and LayoutQ uses them only to identify the balls, notations and rules it refers to. LayoutQ is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by any of them, or by any ball manufacturer. Recommendations are informational; confirm layouts with a qualified pro shop before drilling.

Screenshots

StrikeBoard4 screens
LayoutQ4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: LayoutQ at none against StrikeBoard's 1. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. StrikeBoard sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. LayoutQ asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
StrikeBoard versus LayoutQ: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStrikeBoardLayoutQ
PriceFreeFree
Update frequency—Fortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size58 MB65 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperSpeed AI LabsAnthony Wheeler

In-app purchases

1 purchases

StrikeBoard

One-time1
  • Bowing StrikeBoard App$19.99
None

LayoutQ

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is StrikeBoard free?
StrikeBoard is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is LayoutQ free?
LayoutQ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do StrikeBoard or LayoutQ have ads?
Neither StrikeBoard nor LayoutQ shows ads.

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