SOB TV vs E3 Firearms Association
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SOB TV
This platform offers exclusive content on military, law enforcement, and civilian interests including leadership, gear reviews, and firearms training. Access expert insights from a decorated Special Operations veteran.
- Leadership training
- Gear reviews
- Mindset development
- Firearms training
- Home defense strategies
- Military history content
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Created by John "Shrek" McPhee AKA Sheriff of Baghdad, SOB TV is the number one online platform for military, law enforcement, and civilians interested in leadership, gear reviews, mindset, firearms training, home defense, and military history. Sergeant Major (ret) John McPhee AKA “The Sheriff of Baghdad” served a distinguished career in U.S. Army Special Operations for over 20 years, retiring in 2011. Better known for his call sign “SHREK”, John created the Sheriff of Baghdad brand to provide his knowledge to civilians, law-enforcement, and militaries around the world. John has spent his adult life in Special Operations and Special Mission Units. He has trained countless U.S. Special Operations forces, thousands of International Tier 1 Operators and Special Forces around the world. He is one of the handful of operators with over a decade of combat having served in multiple theaters from Bosnia and South America to recent war efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan. He is a Master Instructor in all aspects of special activities, missions and operations. With over 10 years of private special activities consulting John is a Subject Matter Expert (SME) in: Special Activities, Operational Preparations, Limited Signature Operations, Reconnaissance, Singleton Operations, High Threat Dignitary Protective Services, Extreme Long Range, Designated Marksman, Advanced Precision Rifle Marksmanship, Combat Marksmanship, Live Fire CQB/CQC, Advanced Pistol Marksmanship, Advanced Carbine Marksmanship, Aerial Gunnery (Rifles, Shotguns, Aerial Personnel, and Vehicle Interdictions), Mechanical, Ballistic, and Explosive Breaching, Freefall Instructor Programs, Infiltration/Exfiltration Techniques, Ground Mobility, Unit Pre-Deployment Training, and Research and Development of: Soldier Systems, Weapons, Ammunition, Thermal and Night Optics. To access all features and content you can subscribe to SOB TV on a monthly or yearly basis with an auto-renewing subscription right inside the app.* Pricing can vary by region and will be confirmed before purchase in the app. In app subscriptions will automatically renew at the end of their cycle. * All payments will be paid through your iTunes Account and may be managed under Account Settings after the initial payment. Subscription payments will automatically renew unless deactivated at least 24-hours before the end of the current cycle. Your account will be charged for renewal at least 24-hours prior to the end of the current cycle. Any unused portion of your free trial will be forfeited upon payment. Cancellations are incurred by disabling auto-renewal. Terms of Service: https://watch.sobtactical.com/tos Privacy Policy: https://watch.sobtactical.com/privacy
E3 Firearms Association
This app offers a comprehensive firearms education and training program, combining online and offline resources. It serves as a community hub for enthusiasts and learners alike.
- Online firearms training
- Offline firearms training
- Community features
- Comprehensive program
- Educational resources
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E3 Firearms Association is the most complete and comprehensive online and offline firearms training program and community.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: E3 Firearms Association at none against SOB TV's 2. SOB TV's advantage is ratings volume (344 vs 1). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. SOB TV sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month. E3 Firearms Association asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for SOB TV against 5.0 for E3 Firearms Association. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SOB TV has 344 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
SOB TV ships an update every 3 months, E3 Firearms Association every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SOB TV | E3 Firearms Association |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (344 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 99.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 344 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months — better | Every 5 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Subscription | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | 15.5 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 107 MB | 104 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | G.R.O.M. Incorporated | ENTERPRISES LLC |
Customer experience
SOB TV
E3 Firearms Association
In-app purchases
SOB TV
- SOB TV Subscription$14.991 Month
- SOB TV Subscription$149.991 Year
E3 Firearms Association
No in-app purchases
Questions
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