Comparison

Cabela's vs Bakcou

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 for outdoor gear for fishing, hunting, camping, and boating. Browse apparel, footwear, and equipment, check in-store availability, and earn rewards on your purchases. Get ready for your next adventure with a wide selection of trusted brands.

Highlights
  • Shop for fishing, hunting, camping, and boating gear
  • Browse apparel and footwear
  • Check in-store stock availability
  • Earn rewards on purchases
  • Discover offers for members
  • Scan barcodes for product information
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

Bakcou

Shop the latest eBikes and eScooters with exclusive discounts and early access to new collections. Enjoy easy browsing, instant notifications for offers, and a quick, secure checkout process.

Highlights
  • Exclusive discounts
  • Early access to launches
  • New arrival browsing
  • First-to-know notifications
  • Secure and easy checkout
Features
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Download the Bakcou app to access exclusive discounts, early access to collection launches. Everything you love, right at your fingertips. EASY BROWSING Shop the freshest new arrivals across our entire catalog. EXCLUSIVE ACCESS Be first to know about exclusive offers and launches through first-to-know notifications and app-user-only early access. SECURE CHECKOUT IN A FLASH Tap, swipe, shop and secure your new products in an instant with our super easy checkout.

Screenshots

Cabela's4 screens
Bakcou4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Cabela's at none against Bakcou's shown. Cabela's also leads on ratings volume (30K vs 29) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). Bakcou's advantage is review sentiment (80% vs 49%). On price, rating, update cadence 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

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 4.8 for Bakcou. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cabela's has 30K ratings behind it against 29, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 49% of Cabela's's written reviews are positive against 80% of Bakcou's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Cabela's ships an update fortnightly, Bakcou every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Cabela's versus Bakcou: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCabela'sBakcou
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (30K ratings)4.8 (29 ratings) — better
Positive reviews49.4% of reviews80.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings30K — better29
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterAd-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size357 MB102 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperBass Pro, Inc.Bakcou, LLC

Customer experience

Cabela's

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

Bakcou

All ratings29 ratings
Positive96.6%
Neutral0.0%
Negative3.4%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive80.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative20.0%

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

Bakcou

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Cabela's

No in-app purchases

None

Bakcou

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Cabela's free?
Cabela's is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Bakcou free?
Bakcou is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Cabela's or Bakcou?
Bakcou is rated higher. Cabela's averages 4.8 out of 5 from 30K ratings, while Bakcou averages 4.8 from 29 ratings.
Do Cabela's or Bakcou have ads?
Bakcou shows ads; Cabela's does not.
Which is updated more often, Cabela's or Bakcou?
Cabela's ships an update fortnightly, and Bakcou every 3 weeks. Most recently, Cabela's was updated on November 5, 2026 and Bakcou on November 3, 2026.

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