great when released, all features removed and it is now subscription based. if I could give 0 stars, I would.
Developer response
Thanks for sharing your feedback. LaneTalk is built around automated, real-time score tracking and insights, which comes with ongoing costs to operate. To keep the platform sustainable long-term, personal game tracking moved to Pro. We understand this change isn’t right for everyone, but appreciate that you’ve used the app.
Everything is locked behind a paywall. the local centers didn't have live scoring so I couldn't use this app without paying 7.99 a month.
Developer response
Thanks for the feedback, Cory. LaneTalk is primarily built around automatic, real-time score tracking from connected centers. We understand that if your local center isn’t integrated, using the app only for manual tracking may not feel worth the subscription cost. We appreciate you sharing your perspective.
PinPal is a flat $9 once for anyone looking for an alternative to this. It allows you to track scores, leagues, balls, spare percentages, etc. without a monthly subscription. This app was good for a while but slowly took more and more away until everything was behind a paywall. I was a pro member for a bit but the prices are just way too high now to even consider it.
Developer response
Thanks for sharing your perspective. We understand why one-time purchase apps can be appealing. LaneTalk focuses on automated, real-time score tracking and deeper insights from lane systems, which are more costly to run than manual-only apps. Whether that automation is worth it is up to each bowler. Yearly plans start at $39.99.
For rich players only. I loved this app when it had free score tracking, just so I could look back at how I was improving. Now, every feature, even manual scorekeeping, is behind the premium subscription!
Developer response
Thanks for the feedback, Steven. LaneTalk is built around automated, real-time score tracking and advanced insights, which require significant ongoing infrastructure and maintenance. To keep that platform sustainable long-term, personal game tracking (including manual input) is now part of Pro. Free users can still follow other bowlers.
great app, then removed all features and put everything behind a paywall. sucks because really enjoyed using it
Developer response
Thanks for sharing, Hunter. We know it’s frustrating when something you enjoyed changes. Moving personal game tracking and stats to Pro was necessary to keep LaneTalk sustainable long-term, as automated, real-time scoring is costly to operate. We truly appreciate that you enjoyed using the app.
can no longer track any scores without paying. useless app to me now
Developer response
Thanks for the feedback. Tracking your own games and stats is now part of Pro so we can keep the platform sustainable long-term, as automated score tracking and processing come with significant ongoing costs. We understand this change won’t be for everyone and appreciate you sharing your perspective.
how do I cancel this?
Developer response
You can cancel your subscription either in the app settings or directly through Google Play.
I couldn't do anything without signing up for a paid account.
Developer response
Thanks for the feedback. New users start with a free trial so they can experience all features before deciding. You can cancel anytime during the trial and continue using the app as a free user without being charged.
Greedy! Have been a Pro subscriber for some time and am disappointed with the new pricing. Family of 6 and they expect me to pay $300/yr or $48/mo ($576/yr) because they moved ALL scoring behind a paywall. Should be free. Saying it's to cover operating costs is insincere at best. These should at least partially be subsidized by the centers themselves and/or app ads. They know they will make lots more if they charge users instead. Will be canceling my sub as soon as we find a viable alternative
Developer response
Sal, this isn’t about greed, or even profit. Automated, real-time scoring requires ongoing infrastructure and support. Centers aren’t charged for the integration, and ads wouldn’t come close to covering these costs. Subscriptions from users who use and value the service are what keep LaneTalk available long-term.
$8 am month. they are out of their every loving mind. I have a half a mind to get my local center to drop your access all together. edit based off of developers communication: without subscription you can no longer even enter your own scores for tracking. admittedly the real-time tracking is a cool feature but your entire app subscription service Ludacris.
Developer response
Thanks for sharing your feedback, William. There’s also a yearly option from $39.99 that offers better value. Bowling centers don’t pay for LaneTalk integration — subscriptions are how bowlers who value automated, real-time tracking help cover the costs of running and maintaining the platform long-term.
The bait and switch with the pricing changes is outrageous. I like the convenience of this app but this is ridiculous.
Developer response
Thanks for the feedback, Dan. We understand why the change feels frustrating. This wasn’t a bait-and-switch, but a necessary shift to keep LaneTalk sustainable long-term, as automated, real-time tracking has significant ongoing costs.
Great app, but It's the way they did things with this app that rubs me the wrong way. They slowly made each feature payable until they made everything payable. I can't even add games to my profile now without being asked to upgrade to pro. But the icing on the cake is making manual scorekeeping payable. The user does most of the work and they have to pay for that? Just bring a notepad and pencil instead. I wouldn't mind paying, but they went about it the wrong way.
Developer response
Thanks for the feedback, Marc. We understand the frustration with how this change was made. We’ve tried to keep as much free as possible for as long as we could, but to keep LaneTalk sustainable, core game tracking had to move to Pro. LaneTalk is built around automated tracking, and we know manual-only alternatives exist and may suit others better.
Was great to track and post recent scores until the recent change. Every feature you need pro now. Deleted account.
Developer response
Thanks for sharing your experience, Brian. We understand this change can feel disappointing as a free user. Personal game tracking and stats are now part of Pro so that those who use and value automated, real-time scoring help cover the ongoing costs required to keep LaneTalk reliable long-term.
I utilized this application primarily for real-time score updates, as I was unable to attend my family's bowling events in person. Regrettably, due to the recent transition to a paid subscription model, I will be uninstalling the application.
Developer response
Hi Heidi. We understand how valuable real-time score updates can be when you can’t be there in person. Live scoring is still free in centers that choose to enable public visibility, but providing real-time scores does come with ongoing costs, which is why it’s now part of Pro - we rely on those who value these features to help support the platform.
was great, greed got the best of them. put everything behind a paywall but pushed the app out as free. other apps are out there that you can use to track games or improve your game. don't use this one when they want to charge $8/mo even their manual-play option is behind the same paywall. only free thing on the app is watching videos that are also on YouTube.
Developer response
Thanks for the feedback. This change wasn't about greed, but sustainability. LaneTalk provides automated, real-time score tracking and insights, which is far more costly to operate than manual-only apps. Subscriptions help cover those ongoing costs so we can keep the features available for those who value them.
I can't even log in and now it's taking money for the paid version!!
Developer response
Hi Jackie. We’re sorry for the confusion. LaneTalk can’t charge anything without an active subscription approved through Google Play, and subscriptions can be managed either in the app or directly in Google Play. If you’re having trouble logging in or accessing your app account, please contact [email protected] so we can help.
why do i have to pay just to use the app? once i sign in, i just get smaked in the face with a pro membership and theres no free option!
Developer response
Thanks for the feedback, Scott. New users start with a 1 month free trial so they can experience all features before deciding. You can cancel anytime during the trial and continue using the app as a free user afterward without being charged.
used to be great but now every feature hidden behind a paywall. useless app unless you pay their subscription.
Developer response
We understand the frustration when features that once were free move behind a subscription. Automated, real-time tracking and stats are costly to operate, and can't be sustained long-term without support from subscribers who value those features. Free users can still follow other bowlers and live scores in participating centers.
nothing better than locking everything that used to be free behind a subscription.
Developer response
Thanks for the feedback, Chris. We understand the frustration when features that were previously free move to a subscription. LaneTalk's automated, real-time tracking and stats are expensive to run at scale, and subscriptions are what make it possible to keep those features available long-term.
force pay sucks
Developer response
We hear you, Clint. The change wasn't about forcing payment, but about keeping LaneTalk sustainable long-term. Automated, real-time tracking and stats are costly to run, and subscriptions help ensure the service can continue for those who value it.
Why the heck am I forced to wait for ads to play before I can log in as a current user? will not be renewing over this poor design.
Developer response
Thanks for flagging this, Chris. LaneTalk does not show ads before login. What you're likely seeing is a loading or splash screen that may be taking longer than expected on your device. That's not intended, and we'd be happy to look into it if you'd reach out to [email protected] with more details.
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