Comparison

Cowboy+ vs theLoop_

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • PRCA/WPRA standings access
  • Live rodeo streaming
  • On-demand rodeo archive
  • Western lifestyle content
  • Athlete bios and scores
  • Rodeo news updates
Features
Currently charting
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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

About

theLoop_

This app serves as a central communication platform for college rodeo teams. It facilitates messaging, surveys, and announcements between coaches, athletes, and boosters, keeping everyone informed and connected.

Highlights
  • Streamlined messaging
  • Practice surveys
  • Team announcements
  • Custom group creation
  • Team branding
  • Invite-only onboarding
Features
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theLoop is the all-in-one communication hub built for college rodeo programs. Coaches, athletes, and boosters can stay connected through streamlined messaging, practice surveys, and team announcements — all in one simple, modern app. With theLoop, you’ll: Coaches: Send one-way team messages, create custom groups, and manage athletes with ease. Athletes: Get instant updates from your coach, respond to surveys, and stay in sync with your team. Boosters: Stay informed and connected to support your program. Key Features One-way team messaging from coaches Practice surveys with athlete responses Custom groups for events, practice squads, or disciplines Team branding with colors and logos Invite-only team onboarding with secure codes Cloud-synced profiles and notifications CoachPro Subscription Upgrade to CoachPro to unlock unlimited messaging, survey results, team branding, and premium support. Includes a 7-day free trial for new coaches. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the trial or current period. Terms of Service: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://ezstall.com/privacy_policy.html

Screenshots

Cowboy+4 screens
theLoop_4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: theLoop_ at 5.0 against Cowboy+'s 2.7. theLoop_ also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). Cowboy+'s advantage is ratings volume (4.2K vs 3) and chart position (#37 vs unranked). On price, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Cowboy+ sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and theLoop_ sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $12.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

theLoop_ holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cowboy+ has 4.2K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Cowboy+ ships an update every 2 months, theLoop_ every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
Cowboy+ versus theLoop_: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCowboy+theLoop_
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.7 (4.2K ratings)5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews13.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings4.2K — better3
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
Best chart rank#37 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better18.4
Further details — not scored
Size26 MB24 MB
Age rating9+12+
DeveloperThe Cowboy Channel LLCEZ Stall LLC

Customer experience

Cowboy+

All ratings4,152 ratings
Positive40.2%
Neutral3.4%
Negative56.4%
Written reviews388 reviews
Positive13.4%
Neutral4.4%
Negative82.2%

theLoop_

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

theLoop_

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Cowboy+

Subscriptions3
  • Monthly Subscription (no NFR)$9.991 Month
  • Annual Subscription No NFR$99.991 Year
  • Everything We Got Annual w/NFR$119.991 Year
1 purchases

theLoop_

Subscriptions1
  • Coach Pro$12.991 Month

Questions

Is Cowboy+ free?
Cowboy+ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is theLoop_ free?
theLoop_ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Cowboy+ or theLoop_?
theLoop_ is rated higher. Cowboy+ averages 2.7 out of 5 from 4.2K ratings, while theLoop_ averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.
Do Cowboy+ or theLoop_ have ads?
Cowboy+ shows ads; theLoop_ does not.
Which is updated more often, Cowboy+ or theLoop_?
Cowboy+ ships an update every 2 months, and theLoop_ every 3 weeks. Most recently, Cowboy+ was updated on October 12, 2026 and theLoop_ on October 1, 2026.

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