PinKnockdown vs Bowling Star 3D
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Flick ball to knock down pins
- Satisfying stress relief gameplay
- Global player rankings
- Achieve perfect throws
- Simple, fast-paced mechanics
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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
Bowling Star 3D
Experience realistic bowling action with intuitive controls. Launch balls, unlock special equipment, and master the art of striking to become a champion.
- Launch bowling balls
- Unlock special balls
- Master bowling techniques
- 3D graphics
- Intuitive controls
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Race and bowl to strike in Bowling Star! KEY FEATURES: *** Launch bowling balls. *** Unlock special balls. *** Master the art of bowling.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PinKnockdown at none against Bowling Star 3D's 10. PinKnockdown also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7). Bowling Star 3D's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 37 months) and ratings volume (15 vs 3). 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
Both are free to download. Bowling Star 3D sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. PinKnockdown asks for nothing beyond the download.
PinKnockdown holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bowling Star 3D has 15 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.
PinKnockdown ships an update every 37 months, Bowling Star 3D every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | PinKnockdown | Bowling Star 3D |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better | 4.7 (15 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 68.4% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 3 | 15 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 37 months | Every 2 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Ad-supported — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | 12.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 43 MB | 360 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | OMOSHIRO KAKUMEI CAPSULE PLUS, K.K. | OMICRON BILISIM HIZMETLERI TICARET LIMITED SIRKETI |
Customer experience
PinKnockdown
Bowling Star 3D
In-app purchases
PinKnockdown
No in-app purchases
Bowling Star 3D
- No Ads 24 Hours$0.99
- Team Permanent$3.49
- Double Permanent$3.49
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- No Ads Permanently$3.49
- STARTER PACK$6.49
- PREMIUM PACK$6.49
- DELUXE PACK$6.49
- BASE PACK$8.99
- ULTIMATE PACK$11.99
- ELITE PACK$21.99
Questions
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