# Cowboy+ vs PBR

The clearest difference is review sentiment: PBR at 62% against Cowboy+'s 13%. PBR also leads on rating (4.8 vs 2.7) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). Cowboy+'s advantage is chart position (#44 vs unranked). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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: 13% of Cowboy+'s written reviews are positive against 62% of PBR's.

Cowboy+ ships an update every 2 months, PBR fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Cowboy+ | PBR |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.7 (4.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cowboy-plus/id1494157233/reviews) | **[4.8 (2.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pbr/id6447581097/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **4.2K** | 2.4K |
| Positive reviews | 13.4% of reviews | **62.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#44** | — |
| Size | 26 MB | 92 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 16.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [The Cowboy Channel LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1494157232) | [Professional Bull Riders, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/472672029) |

## What reviewers say

### Cowboy+

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

**Currently charting:** #44 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


### PBR

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pbr/id6447581097)

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.

**Highlights:** Live streaming of PBR events, On-demand bull riding library, Instant replays, Push notifications for live events, Multiple live event streams

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PBR+ Monthly Subscription Plan | $9.99 | per month |
| PBR+ Yearly Subscription Plan | $79.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🤩 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

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 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

**Reported bugs**

- Verification email issues
- Inconsistent point deductions in Ride or Wreck feature
- Difficulty connecting app to Apple TV or other devices

**Requested features**

- 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


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Cowboy+ free?

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

### Is PBR free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Cowboy+ or PBR?

PBR is rated higher. Cowboy+ averages 2.7 out of 5 from 4.2K ratings, while PBR averages 4.8 from 2.4K ratings.

### Do Cowboy+ or PBR have ads?

Both Cowboy+ and PBR show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Cowboy+ or PBR?

Cowboy+ ships an update every 2 months, and PBR fortnightly. Most recently, Cowboy+ was updated on October 20, 2026 and PBR on October 21, 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.*