# BOWL.com vs Bosc

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Bosc at 88% against BOWL.com's 16%. Bosc also leads on rating (4.8 vs 2.5) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 months). BOWL.com's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and ads (none vs shown). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Bosc sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. BOWL.com asks for nothing beyond the download.

Bosc holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bosc has 517 ratings behind it against 14, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 16% of BOWL.com's written reviews are positive against 88% of Bosc's.

BOWL.com ships an update every 2 months, Bosc every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | BOWL.com | Bosc |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.5 (14 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bowlcom/id938753460/reviews) | **[4.8 (517 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bosc-bowling-score-keeper-app/id6472614518/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 14 | **517** |
| Positive reviews | 16.0% of reviews | **88.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 124 MB | 114 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 16.4 |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [United States Bowling Congress](https://appshunter.io/developer/880329765) | [Sho Nakazato](https://appshunter.io/developer/1542970007) |

## What reviewers say

### BOWL.com

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bowlcom/id938753460)

Access your digital membership card, track statistics, and stay updated with the latest bowling news. This app provides essential resources like the rulebook and a directory for bowling centers and events.

**Highlights:** Digital membership card, Membership statistics, USBC rulebook access, Bowling center search, Latest bowling news

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 App is awesome
- 👍 Pretty nice
- 👍 Awesome idea

**What reviewers complain about**

- 😞 Totally clunky
- 😞 Useless
- 😞 Horrible app
- 😞 Terrible app
- 😞 App doesn’t work

**Reported bugs**

- App not loading membership card
- Blank sign-in screen
- App doesn't work after payment
- Login loop: valid credentials but not recognized as member
- Spinning loading wheel of death

**Requested features**

- Add sanction number back to search results
- Improve navigation for rule book
- Allow screen rotation to landscape for rule book
- Bookmark pages in rule book
- Add support for Championships/Convention


### Bosc

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bosc-bowling-score-keeper-app/id6472614518)

This app helps bowlers track scores, analyze performance with detailed statistics, and manage their equipment. It also features a map to find local bowling alleys and allows sharing of achievements. Core features are free, with an optional subscription for advanced analytics.

**Highlights:** Intuitive score tracking, Performance analytics, Bowling ball management, Bowling alley finder, Score sharing, Calendar view

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $4.99 | per month |
| Annual Subscription | $39.99 | per year |
| Coffee as a gift | $2.99 | one-time |
| Support bowling fees | $14.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Intuitive and easy-to-use interface
- 📊 Comprehensive scoring and statistics tracking
- 🎯 Detailed pin analysis and visualization
- 🚀 Fast loading and quick score entry
- 📅 Clear calendar display for organizing games

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 10th frame scoring calculation errors
- ❌ Cannot delete prior scores
- 🔐 Unclear free vs. pro version features
- 🗺️ App crashes when viewing bowling alley maps
- 🔤 Month label displays incorrectly in calendar results

**Reported bugs**

- 10th frame doesn't calculate marks correctly for XXX or X Spare patterns
- 10th frame 2nd ball strike with split doesn't allow pin input
- 10th frame 2nd ball non-strike MAX calculation incorrect
- Month label shows previous month in calendar results
- App crashes when accessing bowling alley map feature

**Requested features**

- Bowling ball database with specs and quick lookup
- Single pin spare tracking and spare rate analytics
- Split tracking with list of all splits picked up
- Spare rate excluding splits for makeable analysis
- Ability to delete or edit prior scores


## Frequently asked questions

### Is BOWL.com free?

BOWL.com is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Bosc free?

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

### Which has better reviews, BOWL.com or Bosc?

Bosc is rated higher. BOWL.com averages 2.5 out of 5 from 14 ratings, while Bosc averages 4.8 from 517 ratings.

### Do BOWL.com or Bosc have ads?

Bosc shows ads; BOWL.com does not.

### Which is updated more often, BOWL.com or Bosc?

BOWL.com ships an update every 2 months, and Bosc every 5 days. Most recently, BOWL.com was updated on November 1, 2026 and Bosc on November 4, 2026.

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