# Bocce 3D vs La pétanque

The clearest difference is rating: La pétanque at 4.3 against Bocce 3D's 3.8. La pétanque also leads on review sentiment (70% vs 39%) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 5 months). Bocce 3D's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (221 vs 12). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Bocce 3D sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and La pétanque sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

La pétanque holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bocce 3D has 221 ratings behind it against 12, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 39% of Bocce 3D's written reviews are positive against 70% of La pétanque's.

Bocce 3D ships an update every 5 months, La pétanque every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bocce 3D | La pétanque |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.8 (221 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bocce-3d/id686955569/reviews) | **[4.3 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/la-petanque/id951115893/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **221** | 12 |
| Positive reviews | 39.2% of reviews | **69.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 155 MB | 295 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Giraffe Games Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/796638100) | [Thomas Royer](https://appshunter.io/developer/885580078) |

## What reviewers say

### Bocce 3D

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bocce-3d/id686955569)

Experience the best mobile bocce game with stunning graphics and intuitive controls. Compete in international leagues and multiple tournament modes, including a career mode. Enjoy a realistic bocce simulation.

**Highlights:** Beautiful graphics, Intuitive controls, International leagues, Multiple tournament modes, Career mode

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1200 Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| 20 Cash | $1.99 | one-time |
| 3250 Coins | $3.99 | one-time |
| 50 Cash | $3.99 | one-time |
| 7000 Coins | $7.99 | one-time |
| 120 Cash | $7.99 | one-time |
| 16 000 Coins | $14.99 | one-time |
| 260 Cash | $14.99 | one-time |
| 50 000 Coins | $28.99 | one-time |
| 125 000 Coins | $59.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 👍 Good for learning the sport
- 👍 Realistic ball rolling physics
- 👍 Simple and easy to play
- 👍 Free and no ads (in some versions)

**What reviewers complain about**

- 😞 Poor multiplayer matchmaking
- 😞 Many cheaters and unfair players
- 😞 Lack of game progression/levels
- 😞 Inconsistent AI in single-player
- 😞 Controls can be inaccurate

**Reported bugs**

- Players can cancel games without penalty
- Opponents can wait indefinitely for the other player to quit
- Game locks up and automatically forfeits
- Opponents can time out but still be considered active
- Coins and stars won don't appear in inventory

**Requested features**

- Implement anti-cheating measures
- Improve multiplayer matchmaking and player availability
- Add more levels/seasons/courses
- Allow saving games mid-progress
- Add a timeout feature for inactive players


### La pétanque

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/la-petanque/id951115893)

Experience the classic game of pétanque virtually. Challenge friends in online multiplayer, climb global rankings, and customize your matches with various team sizes and AI opponents. Unlock new equipment to enhance your gameplay.

**Highlights:** Online multiplayer mode, Global ranking system, Customizable matches (doubles, triples, singles), Play against AI or online players, Unlockable boule types, Create custom pitches

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pour pointer | $0.99 | one-time |
| Pour tirer | $0.99 | one-time |
| La polyvalente | $1.99 | one-time |
| La speciale | $4.99 | one-time |
| Stop pub | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bocce 3D free?

Bocce 3D is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is La pétanque free?

La pétanque is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Bocce 3D or La pétanque?

La pétanque is rated higher. Bocce 3D averages 3.8 out of 5 from 221 ratings, while La pétanque averages 4.3 from 12 ratings.

### Do Bocce 3D or La pétanque have ads?

La pétanque shows ads; Bocce 3D does not.

### Which is updated more often, Bocce 3D or La pétanque?

Bocce 3D ships an update every 5 months, and La pétanque every 2 weeks. Most recently, Bocce 3D was updated on September 23, 2026 and La pétanque on September 25, 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.*