# Cowboy+ vs Roping.com App

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Roping.com App at 78% against Cowboy+'s 14%. Roping.com App also leads on rating (4.4 vs 2.7) and ads (none vs shown). Cowboy+'s advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and ratings volume (4.2K vs 118). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and chart position there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Cowboy+ sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and Roping.com App sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $29.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Roping.com App holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 2.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cowboy+ has 4.2K ratings behind it against 118, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 14% of Cowboy+'s written reviews are positive against 78% of Roping.com App's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. Both last shipped on September 22, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Cowboy+ | Roping.com App |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.7 (4.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cowboy-plus/id1494157233/reviews) | **[4.4 (118 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ropingcom-app/id1533202936/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **4.2K** | 118 |
| Positive reviews | 13.5% of reviews | **77.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | **#33** | #92 |
| Size | 26 MB | 72 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV |
| Age rating | 9+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [The Cowboy Channel LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1494157232) | [Equine Network, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1614869134) |

## What reviewers say

### Cowboy+

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

**Currently charting:** #33 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


### Roping.com App

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ropingcom-app/id1533202936)

**Currently charting:** #92 Top Grossing · Sports (US App Store)

Access a comprehensive library of instructional videos and live event streams for team roping, breakaway, and calf roping. Learn from world champions and exclusive training programs. Stay updated with the latest industry events and connect with a community of ropers.

**Highlights:** Instructional videos for team, breakaway, and calf roping, Training programs from world champions, Exclusive content from top ropers, Livestreaming of major roping events, Archived footage of past events, Members-only Facebook group access, Weekly step-by-step tutorials

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $29.99 | per month |
| Yearly Membership (BEST DEAL) | $269.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Cowboy+ free?

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

### Is Roping.com App free?

Roping.com App is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Cowboy+ or Roping.com App?

Roping.com App is rated higher. Cowboy+ averages 2.7 out of 5 from 4.2K ratings, while Roping.com App averages 4.4 from 118 ratings.

### Do Cowboy+ or Roping.com App have ads?

Cowboy+ shows ads; Roping.com App does not.

### Which is updated more often, Cowboy+ or Roping.com App?

Cowboy+ ships an update every 2 months, and Roping.com App every 2 months. Most recently, Cowboy+ was updated on September 22, 2026 and Roping.com App on September 22, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Cowboy+ or Roping.com App?

Cowboy+ currently peaks at #33 in the App Store charts, and Roping.com App at #92. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*