# Cabela's vs Bakcou

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.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Cabela's | Bakcou |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (30K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cabelas/id1520073967/reviews) | **[4.8 (29 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bakcou/id1659065757/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **30K** | 29 |
| Positive reviews | 49.4% of reviews | **80.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Ad-supported |
| Size | 357 MB | 102 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Bass Pro, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/340462466) | [Bakcou, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1659065759) |

## What reviewers say

### Cabela's

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cabelas/id1520073967)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 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

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- 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

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bakcou/id1659065757)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked 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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