Comparison

Cabela's vs Scheels

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

Head to head
About

Cabela's

Shop a vast selection of outdoor gear and apparel. Check your loyalty points, redeem them for purchases at affiliated restaurants and resorts, and browse in-store inventory. Discover new features and improvements regularly.

Highlights
  • Shop outdoor products
  • Check in-store inventory
  • Manage CLUB Points
  • Redeem points at restaurants/resorts
  • Browse thousands of products
Features
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Maybe it's your kid's first time holding a rod. Maybe deer season's coming and you can feel it. Maybe it's a camping weekend, or just a good excuse to be on the water. Wherever you're headed, the Bass Pro Shops app helps you get ready for it. Shop from wherever you are, see what's in stock at a store near you, and pick how you want it, delivery, pickup, or curbside at participating stores. Earn rewards on the gear you buy, catch offers made just for members, and stay a step ahead of whatever season's coming next. FISHING 
Start with a rod and reel that feel right in your hands, maybe a Johnny Morris or an Offshore Angler for the salt. Stock up on the tackle you go through most, a fresh spool of line, a new box of soft baits. Found a bait the fish couldn't leave alone last time? Reorder it in a couple taps. Want to find them a little faster? Add a fish finder from Humminbird, Garmin, or Lowrance. From your first bluegill off the dock to tournament morning, we've got you covered on bass, crappie, trout, walleye, and just about anything else with fins. HUNTING, ARCHERY & OPTICS 
Good hunts start with the boring stuff, weeks before you ever head out. Line up your RedHead camo, your boots, a pair of waders that'll keep you dry. Put a couple pairs of binoculars or rangefinders side by side, and see what other hunters had to say before you decide. When it's time, browse bows and crossbows from names you already trust, RedHead, Vortex, TenPoint. Still not sure it's right for your setup? The specs and Q&A are right there on the page. CAMPING & THE OUTDOORS
 The trip really starts the night you pack. Grab a tent and a sleeping bag that fit the whole crew, then round it out with a YETI cooler and a couple chairs for the fire. Come suppertime, a good grill or camp stove earns its keep. First family campout or deep in the backcountry, you'll find footwear, rain gear, and layers for everybody, the kids included. BOATING & WATERSPORTS 
Some of the best days start at the ramp. Keep the rig running with a Minn Kota or MotorGuide trolling motor, a fresh battery, or the marine electronics you've been eyeing from Garmin and Lowrance. Bringing the family? Grab life jackets, an Ascend kayak, or a paddleboard before the weekend gets away from you. APPAREL & FOOTWEAR 
The right layers make a long day a whole lot better. Pull on a Carhartt jacket that can take a beating, a Columbia shell when the weather turns, or an Under Armour base layer for the cold mornings. Find RedHead and The North Face for the trail, boots that hold up mile after mile, and clothing for the whole family, men, women, and kids. Dressing for the blind, the boat, or the backyard, there's something built for it. FIND WHAT YOU NEED, FAST 
Not sure what something's called? Scan a barcode in the store to pull it right up on your phone. Hands dirty? Use voice search. Filter for what's in stock, sort by ratings, and read real reviews with real photos before you spend a dime. Keep an eye out for Outfitter Picks, gear our folks stand behind, so you know it'll hold up to however hard you fish, hunt, or camp. MAKE IT GO FURTHER 
There's always something going on around here, Father's Day deals, the Spring Fishing Classic, the Fall Hunting Classic. Sign up for a CLUB card right in the app and you could start with up to $60 in points, then watch them stack up as you shop. Veterans and service members can verify through Legendary Salute for 10% off, every day. And at checkout, round up for conservation and drop in any promo codes before you pay. THE HARD-TO-SHOP-FOR STUFF 
Here's the funny thing about getting good at something. Nobody knows what to get you anymore, so they hand you a gift card and call it even. Check your balance right in the app, then finally put it toward that reel, that optic, that thing you've been circling for months. SCAN THE CATALOG Scan the catalog to pull up details and reviews, then tuck it into your wishlist where it'll be waiting for the right moment.

About

Scheels

Shop for sporting goods, clothing, footwear, and toys. Manage your SCHEELS Visa, track spending, view statements, and redeem rewards. Enjoy a seamless shopping experience and manage gift cards.

Highlights
  • Shop sporting goods, apparel, and toys
  • Manage SCHEELS Visa account
  • Track spending and view statements
  • Redeem credit card rewards
  • Manage gift cards
  • Seamless shopping experience
Features
Currently charting
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At SCHEELS, we offer everything you need to fuel your passions, from sporting goods and clothing to footwear, toys, and more. Our goal is to provide you with the best retail experience possible, including managing your SCHEELS Visa. Now, you can bring the SCHEELS experience to your smartphone with our app! Enjoy a seamless shopping experience, manage your gift cards, and access your account quickly and easily. Take control of your SCHEELS Visa by tracking spending, viewing statements, and managing credit card rewards directly from the app. Download the SCHEELS app today and make shopping simpler than ever.

Screenshots

Cabela's4 screens
Scheels4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: Scheels at free against Cabela's's ad-supported. Scheels also leads on chart position (#179 vs unranked) and review sentiment (59% vs 49%). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Cabela's against 4.9 for Scheels. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 30K and 14K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 49% of Cabela's's written reviews are positive against 59% of Scheels's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Cabela's ships an update fortnightly, Scheels every 9 days. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
Cabela's versus Scheels: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCabela'sScheels
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (30K ratings)4.9 (14K ratings) — better
Positive reviews49.4% of reviews59.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings30K — better14K
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 9 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supportedFree — better
Best chart rank—#179 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size357 MB77 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperBass Pro, Inc.Scheels All Sports Inc

Customer experience

Cabela's

All ratings29,766 ratings
Positive96.7%
Neutral2.0%
Negative1.3%
Written reviews154 reviews
Positive49.4%
Neutral10.4%
Negative40.3%

Scheels

All ratings14,032 ratings
Positive98.3%
Neutral0.7%
Negative1.0%
Written reviews156 reviews
Positive59.0%
Neutral5.1%
Negative35.9%

User reviews

Cabela's

From 30K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Easy to navigate
  • 🛒 Convenient shopping experience
  • 💳 Integrates well with Cabela's Club membership
  • 🛍️ Wide selection of products
  • 🏪 Ability to check store availability

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Glitchy app performance (crashes, freezes, slow loading)
  • 🔍 Ineffective search and filtering functionality
  • 💳 Issues with gift card and payment processing
  • 📱 Lack of feature parity with website
  • 🗺️ Inaccurate store inventory information

Scheels

From 14K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Easy to use
  • 👍 Convenient shopping experience
  • 🤝 Great customer service
  • 💳 Seamless integration with Scheels card
  • 🛒 Wide product selection

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Glitches and bugs
  • 🔍 Inaccurate inventory information
  • 🔒 Login and account issues
  • ⏱️ Slow performance and loading times
  • 🛒 Restricted item purchases

Bugs and requests

Cabela's

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Zoom function not working properly
  • Inconsistent app behavior when navigating
  • Inability to write product reviews
  • Incorrect display of product information
  • Location tracking issues even after app deletion

Requested features

5 requests
  • Improved search and filtering options
  • Seamless gift card and payment integration
  • Ability to view order status and delivery information
  • Wishlist/saved items functionality
  • Enhanced in-store pickup and inventory visibility

Scheels

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App crashes and freezes
  • Inability to complete orders or make purchases
  • Disappearing rewards and account information

Requested features

4 requests
  • Restore saved favorites feature
  • Integrate in-store purchases into the app
  • Improve payment processing and order confirmation
  • Add auto-pay option for Scheels card

In-app purchases

None

Cabela's

No in-app purchases

None

Scheels

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Cabela's free?
Cabela's is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Scheels free?
Scheels is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Cabela's or Scheels?
Scheels is rated higher. Cabela's averages 4.8 out of 5 from 30K ratings, while Scheels averages 4.9 from 14K ratings.
Do Cabela's or Scheels have ads?
Neither Cabela's nor Scheels shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Cabela's or Scheels?
Cabela's ships an update fortnightly, and Scheels every 9 days. Most recently, Cabela's was updated on November 3, 2026 and Scheels on November 3, 2026.

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