# Cowboy+ vs Lineup Squad

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Lineup Squad at none against Cowboy+'s 3. Lineup Squad also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15.6). Cowboy+'s advantage is chart position (#24 vs unranked) and device support (4 vs 2). On price and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Cowboy+ sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Lineup Squad asks for nothing beyond the download.

Cowboy+ ships an update every 2 months, Lineup Squad every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Cowboy+ | Lineup Squad |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[2.7 (4.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cowboy-plus/id1494157233/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **4.2K** | — |
| Positive reviews | 13.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Best chart rank | **#24** | — |
| Size | 26 MB | 46 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **10.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [The Cowboy Channel LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1494157232) | [NavyBits](https://appshunter.io/developer/535297949) |

## What reviewers say

### Cowboy+

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cowboy-plus/id1494157233)

**Currently charting:** #24 Top Grossing · Sports (US App Store)

Access PRCA and WPRA standings, watch live and on-demand rodeo events, including the NFR. Stream over 1,000 hours of western lifestyle content and follow athlete bios and scores.

**Highlights:** PRCA/WPRA standings access, Live rodeo streaming, On-demand rodeo archive, Western lifestyle content, Athlete bios and scores, Rodeo news updates

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription (no NFR) | $9.99 | per month |
| Annual Subscription No NFR | $99.99 | per year |
| Everything We Got Annual w/NFR | $119.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🤠 Excellent rodeo and western sports coverage
- 🇺🇸 Patriotic opening ceremonies
- 🔍 Ability to track standings and results
- 🎥 Replay and on-demand access to events

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔌 Streaming issues and video quality problems
- 🤖 Lack of customer support and communication
- 💰 Expensive subscription with limited features
- 🔍 Difficult to navigate and find content
- 🚫 Restricted access to certain events (e.g. Calgary Stampede)

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes and freezes frequently
- Subscription issues and billing problems
- Login and password reset challenges

**Requested features**

- Ability to turn off closed captions
- Improved casting/streaming to TV
- Better organization and search functionality
- Downloadable content for offline viewing


### Lineup Squad

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lineup-squad/id1506737820)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Cowboy+ free?

Cowboy+ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Lineup Squad free?

Lineup Squad is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do Cowboy+ or Lineup Squad have ads?

Cowboy+ shows ads; Lineup Squad does not.

### Which is updated more often, Cowboy+ or Lineup Squad?

Cowboy+ ships an update every 2 months, and Lineup Squad every 5 weeks. Most recently, Cowboy+ was updated on September 26, 2026 and Lineup Squad on September 13, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*