Comparison

SOB TV vs Operation Recon

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Leadership training
  • Gear reviews
  • Mindset development
  • Firearms training
  • Home defense strategies
  • Military history content
Features
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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

About

Operation Recon

This app offers structured spiritual readiness training for military members and veterans. It features four missions with Bible readings, reflections, and personal stories to deepen faith and guide users toward their purpose. The app provides a personal logbook to track progress and explore the Book of Mark with real-world applications.

Highlights
  • Four missions and twelve patrols
  • Personal logbook for reflections
  • Integrated Bible readings
  • Veteran-led testimonies
  • Focus on the Book of Mark
Features
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The Warrior’s Field Guide to Spiritual Readiness Operation RECON empowers military members and veterans to build spiritual resilience through an immersive and structured app experience. Developed specifically for the military community, this app features four pivotal missions designed to deepen your faith and guide you toward a greater purpose. Embark on These Missions: Mission 1: Boot Camp for the Soul – Discover your true identity and confront the claims of Jesus. Mission 2: The War Within – Face your weaknesses and uncover the root challenges in life. Mission 3: The Cost – Embrace daily sacrifices beyond the battlefield, following God’s guidebook. Mission 4: Called Up – Step into the mission and purpose God has designed for you. Each mission includes three patrols, offering Bible readings, reflections, and personal stories from veterans who have walked the path of service and faith. Explore the Book of Mark with real-world applications for spiritual growth. Key Features: - Four Missions, Twelve Patrols: A comprehensive journey to faith and purpose. - Personal Logbook: Track your progress and reflections along the way. - Access the Bible: Dive deeper with integrated readings, including the full Book of Mark. - Led by Veterans: Learn from powerful testimonies and experiences of military leaders. - Always Free: Access premium-quality content and resources at no cost. Why Operation RECON? Life is a battlefield, but true readiness comes from a solid foundation. Operation RECON equips you with the spiritual tools needed to face life’s challenges with clarity, strength, and faith. Download Operation RECON today and begin your pursuit of spiritual readiness.

Screenshots

SOB TV4 screens
Operation Recon4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: SOB TV at 99% against Operation Recon's 50%. SOB TV also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.9) and ads (none vs shown). Operation Recon's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2). On price, update cadence, device support and iOS requirement 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. SOB TV sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month. Operation Recon asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

SOB TV holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SOB TV has 344 ratings behind it against 15, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 99% of SOB TV's written reviews are positive against 50% of Operation Recon's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SOB TV ships an update every 3 months, Operation Recon every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
SOB TV versus Operation Recon: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSOB TVOperation Recon
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (344 ratings) — better3.9 (15 ratings)
Positive reviews99.3% of reviews — better50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings344 — better15
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationSubscriptionAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.616.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size108 MB147 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperG.R.O.M. IncorporatedAmerican Bible Society

Customer experience

SOB TV

All ratings344 ratings
Positive99.7%
Neutral0.3%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews147 reviews
Positive99.3%
Neutral0.7%
Negative0.0%

Operation Recon

All ratings10 ratings
Positive80.0%
Neutral10.0%
Negative10.0%
Written reviews10 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative30.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

SOB TV

Subscriptions2
  • SOB TV Subscription$14.991 Month
  • SOB TV Subscription$149.991 Year
None

Operation Recon

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SOB TV free?
SOB TV is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Operation Recon free?
Operation Recon is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, SOB TV or Operation Recon?
SOB TV is rated higher. SOB TV averages 5.0 out of 5 from 344 ratings, while Operation Recon averages 3.9 from 15 ratings.
Do SOB TV or Operation Recon have ads?
Operation Recon shows ads; SOB TV does not.
Which is updated more often, SOB TV or Operation Recon?
SOB TV ships an update every 3 months, and Operation Recon every 2 months. Most recently, SOB TV was updated on November 11, 2026 and Operation Recon on November 7, 2026.

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