Bowling Boss: Building Tycoon vs its rivals

Side-by-side comparison against Bowling Boss: Building Tycoon's closest competitors — identity, store metrics, ratings & sentiment, and strategic intel.

	Bowling Boss: Building Tycoon This App	Bowling Club : Realistic 3D Nemesis	Bowling Games: King of Bowling Contender	My Bowling 3D Contender	Burger Please! Peer	Idle Supermarket Tycoon - Shop Peer	State Connect: Traffic Control New Kid
Core Identity
Developer	Skilljoy, LLC	Nexelon	Fun Puzzle Games	iWare Designs Ltd.	Supercent, Inc.	Codigames	AI Games FZ
Category	Games	Games	Games	Games	Games	Games	Games
Platform	iOS	iOS, Android	iOS	Android, iOS	iOS, Android	iOS	iOS, Android
Store Metrics
Rating	0.0 / 5	4.6 / 5	4.5 / 5	4.7 / 5	4.7 / 5	4.6 / 5	4.4 / 5
Ratings Count	0	340	659	6,088	131,583	147,120	127,966
Price	Free	Free	Free	Free	Free	Free	Free
Release Date	May 19, 2025	Apr 7, 2019	Jan 25, 2024	Feb 28, 2012	Feb 9, 2023	Feb 7, 2019	Jan 6, 2022
Last Updated	May 19, 2025	Apr 3, 2026	Jul 16, 2025	Dec 6, 2025	Dec 18, 2025	Feb 19, 2026	Apr 18, 2026
Sentiment & Reviews
Sentiment	-	-	terrible	-	negative	negative	negative
Score	-	-	15/100	-	35/100	25/100	35/100
Praises	-	-	Simple Mechanics	-	Engaging Gameplay	Core idle gameplay loop provides long-term entertainment value for dedicated fans	Relaxing core gameplay loop provides a satisfying experience for casual play sessions Simple and intuitive progression mechanics allow for quick engagement during short breaks
Complaints	-	-	Misleading Branding Removed Gameplay Features Intrusive Advertising	-	Excessive Advertising Game-Breaking Bugs	Forced progression locks behind manager card requirements create an aggressive pay-to-win barrier	Aggressive ad frequency disrupts the gameplay flow and makes the experience feel unplayable Lack of content updates leaves long-term players with no new regions to explore Technical instability including UI softlocks and failure to function in offline mode
Requests	-	-	-	-	-	Implementation of a prestige or rebirth system to maintain progression momentum	Expansion of playable world regions to provide continued progression for veteran players Implementation of a cross-device account synchronization system for progress recovery
Strategic Intel
Strengths	Tycoon-style management layer differentiates from pure physics simulators	-	Functional offline play mode Realistic 3D physics engine High historical iOS rating	-	Addictive core Idle Arcade loop Thematic depth with drive-thru and multi-food menus Massive existing user base (750k+ ratings)	Multi-department management complexity sustains session depth 3D simulation aesthetic differentiates from 2D-only idle rivals	Satisfying idle-map visualization [Idle Traffic Visualization] Simple drag-to-build mechanic [Highway Construction Simulation]
Weaknesses	Zero rating count indicates lack of initial user traction No social integration features	-	Brand identity confusion (perceived as a copycat) Removal of legacy tilt controls Intrusive ad frequency	-	Aggressive ad-load causing 'Upset' sentiment Progression-blocking bugs (out-of-bounds upgrades) Lack of cross-save functionality	Frequent application freezes on current hardware Progression-gating via manager cards Loss of save data post-update	Aggressive ad frequency [User Complaints] Settings menu softlocks [Technical Instability] Failure of offline mode [Technical Instability]
Pricing	freemium	freemium	freemium	free	freemium	freemium	freemium
Momentum	-	Intense	Zombie	Steady	Maintenance	Maintenance	Active
Update Cadence	-	5 versions	1 versions	5 versions	5 versions, ~31d avg	1 versions	5 versions, 1 majors/6mo, ~11d avg

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