Welcome to BowlingXP Support Thank you for choosing BowlingXP as your bowling companion! This page provides help and information for using the app.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I log a game? Tap the "+" button on the home screen to quickly log a new game. Enter your final score, strikes, spares, and select whether it was a league or practice game.
How does the XP system work? You earn XP for every game: Base XP equals your score (e.g., 150 pins = 150 XP) Bonus XP for strikes (+20 XP each) Bonus XP for spares (+5 XP each) Open frames reduce XP (-10 XP each)
What are achievements? Achievements are milestones that unlock as you play. Examples include bowling your first 200+ game, maintaining practice streaks, or reaching certain career totals. Each achievement rewards XP when unlocked.
Can I track multiple bowling balls? Yes! Go to the Balls section on Home to add and track different bowling balls. You can assign balls to games to see performance statistics for each ball.
How do I manage leagues? Navigate to the Leagues section on Home to create and manage your leagues. You can track which games were league games versus practice games.
Is my data backed up? BowlingXP stores all data locally on your device for privacy. We recommend using iCloud Backup to ensure your data is safe. The app works completely offline.
AI Score Scanning
What is AI Score Scanning? BowlingXP includes an optional AI-powered feature that can automatically read your scores from photos of bowling alley monitors. This feature uses OpenAI's Vision API to extract game data instantly.
How to set up AI Scanning:
Get an OpenAI API Key:
Sign up or log in to your account
Navigate to API Keys section
Click "Create new secret key"
Copy the key (it starts with "sk-")
Important: Save this key securely - you won't be able to see it again!
Add your API Key to BowlingXP:
Open BowlingXP and go to Settings
Find "OpenAI API Key" section
Tap "Add API Key"
Paste your key and tap "Save"
Your key is stored securely in your device's keychain
Using AI Scanning:
When logging a game, tap the camera icon
Take a clear photo of the bowling alley monitor showing your scorecard
The AI will automatically extract your score, strikes, and spares
Review and confirm the data before saving
AI Scanning Tips:
Ensure good lighting and clear visibility of the entire scorecard
Hold your phone steady to avoid blurry photos
The monitor should fill most of the frame
Works best with standard bowling alley scoring displays
Privacy & Security:
Your API key is stored securely on your device only
Photos are sent to OpenAI for processing but are not stored
You can remove your API key anytime in Settings
The app works perfectly without AI scanning - it's completely optional
API Usage & Costs:
OpenAI charges a small fee per image processed (typically less than $0.01)
You manage your own API billing through OpenAI
Monitor your usage at https://platform.openai.com/usage
Contact Support Email: mattandapps@gmail.com Response Time: We typically respond within 24-48 hours
When contacting support, please include: Your device model (e.g., iPhone 14) iOS version BowlingXP app version (found in Settings) Description of your issue
Privacy Policy
BowlingXP is committed to your privacy: All data is stored locally on your device We don't collect any personal information No accounts or sign-ins required No ads or tracking Your bowling data never leaves your device
App Requirements iOS Version: 16.0 or later Compatible Devices: iPhone Storage: Approximately 50MB Internet: Not required (fully offline)
Tips for Best Experience Regular Backups: Enable iCloud Backup to protect your data Track Consistently: Log games right after bowling for most accurate stats Set Reminders: Use the setting to add a reminder to track on your preferred day. Set Goals: Use achievements as motivation to improve Review Stats: Check your statistics regularly to identify improvement areas
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