Comparison

Cabela's vs Boot Barn

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

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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

Boot Barn

Discover the nation's largest selection of western and work boots, clothing, hats, and accessories. Shop thousands of styles, get exclusive access to new arrivals, and find items available in your local store.

Highlights
  • Shop full product assortment
  • Exclusive collections and new arrivals
  • Thousands of boot styles
  • Shop by category
  • In-store mode for local availability
Features
Currently charting
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Boot Barn is the nation's largest retailer of western and work boots and clothing, hats, accessories, and the latest in western-inspired fashion. The new Boot Barn app brings you our full product assortment plus exclusive in-app features. Exclusive App Features Shop: Explore our full assortment of thousands of cowboy boots, work boots, clothing, cowboy hats, accessories, and western fashion pieces. Plus, get first access to exclusive collections and new arrivals. Easily search for items or shop by category to find products tailored to your lifestyle. Shop over 10,000 styles of cowboy boots, work boots, and casual boots. In-Store Mode Shop items available in your local store for an easy in-store shopping experience. Boot Barn Radio: Take our exclusive radio station on the go or listen while you shop in store. Concert Finder & Events: Find concerts, rodeos, and other country events nearest you.

Screenshots

Cabela's4 screens
Boot Barn4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: Cabela's at ad-supported against Boot Barn's free with in-app purchases. Cabela's also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs monthly). Boot Barn's advantage is chart position (#177 vs unranked). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume 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 Boot Barn. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 30K and 31K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 49% of Cabela's's written reviews are positive against 52% of Boot Barn's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Cabela's ships an update fortnightly, Boot Barn monthly. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
Cabela's versus Boot Barn: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCabela'sBoot Barn
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (30K ratings)4.8 (31K ratings) — better
Positive reviews49.4% of reviews52.2% of reviews — better
Number of ratings30K31K — better
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supported — betterFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank—#177 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size357 MB63 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperBass Pro, Inc.Boot Barn, Inc.

Customer experience

Cabela's

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

Boot Barn

All ratings30,566 ratings
Positive96.1%
Neutral1.3%
Negative2.6%
Written reviews502 reviews
Positive52.2%
Neutral7.8%
Negative40.0%

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

Boot Barn

From 31K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Great app and store
  • 👍 Excellent customer service
  • 👍 Convenient app features (rewards, radio)
  • 👍 Easy to use and navigate
  • 👍 Smooth online shopping experience

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Account and shopping cart issues (loading, freezing, disappearing items)
  • 🐛 Inconsistent inventory information between app and stores
  • 🐛 Rewards program not working properly
  • 🐛 Checkout and payment problems (multiple payments required, charges without orders)
  • 🐛 App glitches and bugs (filters not working, navigation issues)

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

Boot Barn

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Account section infinite loading
  • Unable to add items to cart
  • App update button not working
  • White screen/loading issues in app
  • Inconsistent behavior when navigating and using filters

Requested features

5 requests
  • Wishlist/save for later feature
  • Ability to apply discounts/rewards to online purchases
  • Improved account management (saved payment info, address changes)
  • Better integration between in-store and app rewards
  • More transparent inventory information

In-app purchases

None

Cabela's

No in-app purchases

None

Boot Barn

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Cabela's free?
Cabela's is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Boot Barn free?
Boot Barn is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Cabela's or Boot Barn?
Boot Barn is rated higher. Cabela's averages 4.8 out of 5 from 30K ratings, while Boot Barn averages 4.8 from 31K ratings.
Do Cabela's or Boot Barn have ads?
Neither Cabela's nor Boot Barn shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Cabela's or Boot Barn?
Cabela's ships an update fortnightly, and Boot Barn monthly. Most recently, Cabela's was updated on November 3, 2026 and Boot Barn on November 3, 2026.

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