Cowboy+ vs PBR
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Cowboy+
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.
- PRCA/WPRA standings access
- Live rodeo streaming
- On-demand rodeo archive
- Western lifestyle content
- Athlete bios and scores
- Rodeo news updates
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Standings at Your Fingertips Quickly access PRCA National, Circuit, and WPRA standings so you can track your favorite athletes all season long. Watch Live & On Demand With the “Everything We Got” package, you get it all — including: The National Finals Rodeo (NFR) in December 24/7 live stream Access to the world’s largest on-demand rodeo archive Over 1,000 hours of western lifestyle content Canadian Pro Rodeos, Canadian National Finals Rodeo Brazilian Rodeos, National High School and Junior High Finals Rodeos Rodeo Live! and much more This is the only plan that includes everything — including the NFR — at one unbeatable price. Why Rodeo Fans Love It: Stream live PRCA rodeos and special events Watch western shows anytime, anywhere Follow real-time scores and athlete bios Stay updated with all the latest rodeo news
PBR
Stream live professional bull riding events, including Unleash The Beast and PBR Team Series, for free. Access an extensive on-demand library of classic rides and documentaries. Get instant replays and event notifications.
- Live streaming of PBR events
- On-demand bull riding library
- Instant replays
- Push notifications for live events
- Multiple live event streams
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Experience the Best of Professional Bull Riding - Live and Free Step into the world of professional bull riding with the official PBR App - your all-access pass to heart-pounding rides, adrenaline-filled events, and iconic moments from over 30 years of bull riding history. Watch Premier Western Sports - Live and Free Stream Unleash The Beast (UTB), PBR Team Series, Velocity Tour, select dates from Challenger Series, and Ultimate Bull Fighting (UBF) - all live and free. From marquee matchups to rising stars, the PBR app delivers nonstop action straight to your screen. Multiple Events, All Streaming Live When events overlap, they’re all available to stream. Easily switch between multiple live broadcasts and stay connected to the tours and riders you follow most. Instant Replays Missed an event? Watch full replays right after the action ends - so you can catch up on key rides and turning points without waiting. The Largest On-Demand Bull Riding Library Dive into the most complete VOD archive of professional bull riding available anywhere. Relive the most iconic moments, championship runs, special docuseries and legendary rides from PBR’s 30+ year legacy. Never Miss a Moment Enable push notifications to get alerted when events go live! Download the PBR App Now Whether you’re tuning in live or catching up on classics, the PBR app gives you unbeatable access to the sport of professional bull riding - live and free, wherever you are.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: PBR at 63% against Cowboy+'s 14%. PBR also leads on rating (4.8 vs 2.7) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). Cowboy+'s advantage is chart position (#37 vs unranked). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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. Cowboy+ sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and PBR sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
PBR holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4.2K and 2.4K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 14% of Cowboy+'s written reviews are positive against 63% of PBR's.
Cowboy+ ships an update every 2 months, PBR fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Cowboy+ | PBR |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.7 (4.2K ratings) | 4.8 (2.4K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 13.5% of reviews | 63.3% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 4.2K — better | 2.4K |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #37 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — better | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 — better | 16.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 26 MB | 92 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | The Cowboy Channel LLC | Professional Bull Riders, Inc. |
Customer experience
Cowboy+
PBR
User reviews
Cowboy+
From 4.2K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🤠 Excellent rodeo and western sports coverage
- 🇺🇸 Patriotic opening ceremonies
- 🔍 Ability to track standings and results
- 🎥 Replay and on-demand access to events
Room to improve
- 🔌 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)
PBR
From 2.4K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🤩 Excellent app for bull riding fans
- 👍 Easy to use and navigate
- 🔍 Comprehensive information on riders, standings, and events
- 🎥 Ability to watch live and past events
- 🔖 Useful features like PBRewards program
Room to improve
- 🐛 Frequent freezing and lagging issues
- 🔌 Connectivity problems, especially with Chromecast
- 🔍 Lack of information on learning about bull riding
- 🔍 Disorganized layout and poor navigation after recent update
- 📺 Disappointed with reduced TV coverage
Bugs and requests
Cowboy+
Reported bugs
3 issues- App crashes and freezes frequently
- Subscription issues and billing problems
- Login and password reset challenges
Requested features
4 requests- Ability to turn off closed captions
- Improved casting/streaming to TV
- Better organization and search functionality
- Downloadable content for offline viewing
PBR
Reported bugs
3 issues- Verification email issues
- Inconsistent point deductions in Ride or Wreck feature
- Difficulty connecting app to Apple TV or other devices
Requested features
5 requests- Improved video streaming quality and stability
- More detailed information on riders, injuries, and scoring
- Better organization of past events and ability to filter
- Live chat functionality and community engagement features
- Native app experience instead of relying on web-based content
In-app purchases
Cowboy+
- Monthly Subscription (no NFR)$9.991 Month
- Annual Subscription No NFR$99.991 Year
- Everything We Got Annual w/NFR$119.991 Year
PBR
- PBR+ Monthly Subscription Plan$9.991 Month
- PBR+ Yearly Subscription Plan$79.991 Year
