# BOWL.com vs SpareTime Bowling

The clearest difference is rating: SpareTime Bowling at 3.7 against BOWL.com's 2.5. SpareTime Bowling also leads on review sentiment (50% vs 16%) and device support (3 vs 1). BOWL.com's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). On price and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SpareTime Bowling sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.00 per month. BOWL.com asks for nothing beyond the download.

SpareTime Bowling holds the better App Store score, 3.7 against 2.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 14 and 3 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 16% of BOWL.com's written reviews are positive against 50% of SpareTime Bowling's.

## The numbers

| Metric | BOWL.com | SpareTime Bowling |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.5 (14 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bowlcom/id938753460/reviews) | **[3.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sparetime-bowling/id6752774457/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **14** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 16.0% of reviews | **50.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 124 MB | 45 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [United States Bowling Congress](https://appshunter.io/developer/880329765) | [CHRISTOPHER HENDERSON](https://appshunter.io/developer/1840862411) |

## 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


### SpareTime Bowling

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sparetime-bowling/id6752774457)

This app connects bowlers to the latest news, tournaments, and local centers. Discover upcoming events, watch highlight reels, and find places to play. Enhance your bowling experience with comprehensive information and community features.

**Highlights:** Tournament schedules and reminders, Latest bowling news and updates, Video highlight reels, Find local bowling centers, Event details and registration info

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $2.00 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription | $20.00 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is BOWL.com free?

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

### Is SpareTime Bowling free?

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

### Which has better reviews, BOWL.com or SpareTime Bowling?

SpareTime Bowling is rated higher. BOWL.com averages 2.5 out of 5 from 14 ratings, while SpareTime Bowling averages 3.7 from 3 ratings.

### Do BOWL.com or SpareTime Bowling have ads?

SpareTime Bowling shows ads; BOWL.com does not.

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