PinPal hasn't been updated since 2023
PinPal is a great app that many bowlers have relied on for years. But it hasn't received an update since March 2023 — no bug fixes, no new features, no cloud sync. If you lose your phone, you lose your data.
LaneLogic is actively developed with updates every week, cloud backup on every account, and a growing set of features built for competitive bowlers, coaches, and teams.
I will continue using this app from on out, and deleting the previous one. Thanks for taking the time to create this. Excited to see where it goes!
RunNHyde13x — r/Bowling, 5-star iOS reviewHow to import your PinPal data
The entire process takes about 2 minutes.
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Export your PinPal backup
In PinPal, go to Settings and tap "Create Backup." Save the backup file to your device or share it to Files.
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Open LaneLogic
Download LaneLogic from the App Store or Google Play and create a free account.
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Go to Import
Tap the Import tab and select "PinPal Backup." Choose your backup file.
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Review and confirm
LaneLogic shows you exactly what will be imported — games, bowlers, equipment, oil patterns. Tap Import to bring everything in.
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Done
All your games are now in LaneLogic with cloud backup. Your data is safe even if you switch phones.
Everything comes with you
LaneLogic imports the full depth of your PinPal data — not just scores.
Every game, every frame, every roll
Full pin deck state for each roll
Balls with specs from 422-ball database
Pattern assignments per game
Which ball you threw on each roll
Bowling center names and lane numbers
Pattern assignments carried over per game
All bowler profiles, not just yours
PinPal vs LaneLogic
| Feature | PinPal | LaneLogic |
|---|---|---|
| Last updated | March 2023 | This week |
| Cloud backup | Local only | Automatic cloud sync |
| Baker team scoring | Not available | Full Baker rotation |
| Data export | Backup file only | CSV, PDF, and image |
| Import from other apps | Not available | 7 import sources |
| Performance benchmarks | Not available | Strike %, Spare %, Double % |
| Oil pattern database | Limited | 734 patterns |
| Multi-bowler scoring | Single bowler | Score everyone at the lane |
| Frame editing | Not available | Edit any completed game |
| Pricing | One-time purchase | Free tier + optional premium |
What bowlers are saying
Started using LaneLogic after having issues with Lanetalk on my iPhone. The app works great, and the coaching insights on my most common leaves was outstanding!
ZBizzlemaNizzle — iOS App Store, 5 starsThe coaching insights are huge. Being able to see which spares I'm missing the most helps me know what to practice.
Zach B. — Bowling Is A Sport (Facebook)Keep your data. Gain new features.
Import your PinPal games and pick up right where you left off.
