Comparison

PinKnockdown vs Falling Bowling

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

Head to head
About

PinKnockdown

A satisfying arcade game where you flick a ball to knock down pins. Aim for perfect throws to climb global leaderboards and relieve stress. Enjoy a simple yet engaging gameplay experience.

Highlights
  • Flick ball to knock down pins
  • Satisfying stress relief gameplay
  • Global player rankings
  • Achieve perfect throws
  • Simple, fast-paced mechanics
Features
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Smash those pins—it feels amazing! (・∀・) Perfect for blowing off some stress! We’ve lined up a whole row of pins. Just flick the ball upward to throw! Fast! Straight! Flick!! Nail a perfect throw, and I’ll even sing for you— with my beautiful voice! Climb your way to the top and aim for #1 in the world rankings! Tips for Mastering the Game: Throw the ball from the back The faster you flick, the better the shot

About

Falling Bowling

Navigate challenging bowling alleys filled with traps and obstacles. Collect coins to unlock new balls and characters, and compete with friends. Experience unique gameplay with randomized levels and power-ups.

Highlights
  • Unique game mechanics
  • Unlockable characters
  • Randomized levels
  • Game Center support
  • Social network integration
  • Power-up support
Features
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You were walking when your friend called and said, "Let's Go, Bowling!" But this isn't your average match of bowling. It's a Falling Bowling contest in which you must avoid traps and obstacles to reach the deepest point in the round. Collect coins, unlock more special balls, beat your friends' results, and much more. Download Falling Bowling right now!Top Features:1- Unique Game Mechanics.2- Unlockable new and different characters.3- Randomized scenes.4- Support Game Center.5- Social Network Support. Top Features: 1- Unique Game Mechanics. 2- Unlockable new and different characters. 3- Randomized Levels. 4- Support Game Center. 5- Social Network Support.6- Support Power-Ups.

Screenshots

PinKnockdown4 screens
Falling Bowling3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PinKnockdown at none against Falling Bowling's 4. PinKnockdown also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6). Falling Bowling's advantage is review sentiment (86% vs 68%) and ratings volume (7 vs 2). On price, update cadence, ads 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. Falling Bowling sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. PinKnockdown asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

PinKnockdown holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 7 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 68% of PinKnockdown's written reviews are positive against 86% of Falling Bowling's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PinKnockdown ships an update every 37 months, Falling Bowling every 25 months. The most recent releases landed on September 10, 2026 and June 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
PinKnockdown versus Falling Bowling: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPinKnockdownFalling Bowling
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better4.6 (7 ratings)
Positive reviews68.4% of reviews85.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings27 — better
Update frequencyEvery 37 monthsEvery 25 months — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.012.0
Further details — not scored
Size43 MB26 MB
Age rating12+9+
DeveloperOMOSHIRO KAKUMEI CAPSULE PLUS, K.K.Space Crescent LLC

Customer experience

PinKnockdown

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews19 reviews
Positive68.4%
Neutral15.8%
Negative15.8%

Falling Bowling

All ratings7 ratings
Positive85.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative14.3%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive85.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative14.3%

In-app purchases

None

PinKnockdown

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

Falling Bowling

One-time4
  • Coins Pack 1$0.99
  • Remove Ads$0.99
  • Coins Pack 2$1.99
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  • Coins Pack 3$2.99

Questions

Is PinKnockdown free?
PinKnockdown is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Falling Bowling free?
Falling Bowling is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, PinKnockdown or Falling Bowling?
PinKnockdown is rated higher. PinKnockdown averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Falling Bowling averages 4.6 from 7 ratings.
Do PinKnockdown or Falling Bowling have ads?
Both PinKnockdown and Falling Bowling show ads.
Which is updated more often, PinKnockdown or Falling Bowling?
PinKnockdown ships an update every 37 months, and Falling Bowling every 25 months. Most recently, PinKnockdown was updated on September 10, 2026 and Falling Bowling on June 4, 2026.

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