# Cowboy+ vs theLoop_

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 (#43 vs unranked). On price, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Cowboy+ | theLoop_ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.7 (4.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cowboy-plus/id1494157233/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/theloop/id6749598045/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **4.2K** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 13.4% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | **#43** | — |
| Size | 26 MB | 24 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 18.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [The Cowboy Channel LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1494157232) | [EZ Stall LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1677062769) |

## What reviewers say

### Cowboy+

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

**Currently charting:** #43 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


### theLoop_

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/theloop/id6749598045)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Coach Pro | $12.99 | per month |


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