PBA Bowling Challenge is easily the most polished bowling simulator on the App Store. It successfully balances realistic physics with 'video game' elements that keep it from being too dry. The career mode is extensive, allowing you to rise through the ranks of the actual PBA, competing against real pro bowlers like Jason Belmonte. The controls are intuitive—flicking to throw and tilting your phone to add hook—making it accessible for everyone.
Where the game really shines is in its variety. Beyond the standard tournaments, there are dozens of special 'challenge' balls with unique powers, like the lightning ball or the bomb ball. The graphics are sharp, with detailed lane oil patterns and lighting. While it does have some free-to-play elements like energy and currency, the core bowling loop is so satisfying that it's easy to overlook. It’s the perfect game for a quick five-minute frame or an hour-long tournament grind.
Available on: iPhone, iPad, iPod
Version 3.22.0Mon Oct 13 2025
Strike! The new PBA Bowling Challenge v3.22.0 update is now available for you to take a shot at:
- Resolved an issue with ads appearing at incorrect times.
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Rise through the ranks against 24 of the PBA’s best bowlers as you compete for a variety of regional and national championship trophies. Starting in a local alley with a scuffed up 12 lb ball, you’ll hone your skills against bowling legends on your way to competing in the Tournament of Champions!
Start a career or bowl a quick game!
Career mode is at the heart of PBA Bowling Challenge, but if you’d rather just lace up and take to the lanes, we’ve got you covered. Choose from a wide variety of opponents and locations and unlock even more content in Career Mode!
Online Multiplayer Action!
Bowl against your friends in real-time, one-on-one multiplayer matches! Powered by Game Center services, multiplayer mode lets you invite your friends or get matched against a random opponent!
Bowl against the best!
How do you think you’d fare against the cool confidence and pin-point accuracy of Walter Ray Williams, Jr. or the brash power stroke of Pete Weber? How would your scores stand up against the high spin and smooth release of Norm Duke or the high cranking backswing of Tommy Jones? Based on actual statistics that track their power, hook, and control, PBA Bowling Challenge strives to accurately recreate the skill and style of the top bowlers in the sport today.
Features Include:
- Quickplay, Multiplayer, and Career modes!
- Dozens of PBA Tournaments!
- Bowl against 24 of the best PBA bowlers!
- Over 100 different bowling balls with unique stats!
- Leaderboards and Achievements.
- Bonus challenges in every tournament!
- Split Balls, Bomb Balls, and more!
Requires iOS 13.0 or later. Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.Rise through the ranks against 24 of the PBA’s best bowlers as you compete for a variety of regional and national championship trophies. Starting in a local alley with a scuffed up 12 lb ball, you’ll hone your skills against bowling legends on your way to competing in the Tournament of Champions!
Start a career or bowl a quick game!
Career mode is at the heart of PBA Bowling Challenge, but if you’d rather just lace up and take to the lanes, we’ve got you covered. Choose from a wide variety of opponents and locations and unlock even more content in Career Mode!
Online Multiplayer Action!
Bowl against your friends in real-time, one-on-one multiplayer matches! Powered by Game Center services, multiplayer mode lets you invite your friends or get matched against a random opponent!
Bowl against the best!
How do you think you’d fare against the cool confidence and pin-point accuracy of Walter Ray Williams, Jr. or the brash power stroke of Pete Weber? How would your scores stand up against the high spin and smooth release of Norm Duke or the high cranking backswing of Tommy Jones? Based on actual statistics that track their power, hook, and control, PBA Bowling Challenge strives to accurately recreate the skill and style of the top bowlers in the sport today.
Features Include:
- Quickplay, Multiplayer, and Career modes!
- Dozens of PBA Tournaments!
- Bowl against 24 of the best PBA bowlers!
- Over 100 different bowling balls with unique stats!
- Leaderboards and Achievements.
- Bonus challenges in every tournament!
- Split Balls, Bomb Balls, and more!
















PBA Bowling Challenge brings the excitement of professional bowling to your mobile device. Rise through the ranks in an extensive career mode, competing in tournaments against real PBA legends. Choose from dozens of different bowling balls with unique stats, and customize your gear to match your playstyle. With realistic lane oil physics, multiple venues, and special challenge modes, it's the ultimate experience for bowling fans everywhere.
Official PBA license and real pro bowlers
Extensive Career and Tournament modes
Dozens of unique bowling balls with special powers
Realistic physics and lane oil patterns
Online multiplayer and leaderboards
To get a perfect strike, you need a good hook. Flick your finger straight, then tilt your device toward the pocket (the gap between pins 1 and 3 for righties) as the ball travels down the lane.
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Different balls perform better on different lane conditions. Use a ball with high 'hook' stats on heavy oil, and a 'spare' ball with straight movement for cleaning up those tricky 7-10 splits.
Yes, you can bowl against digital versions of real PBA champions like Jason Belmonte and Walter Ray Williams Jr.