# RodeoNow vs PBR

RodeoNow and PBR both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of RodeoNow's written reviews are positive against 63% of PBR's. RodeoNow also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). PBR's advantage is ratings volume (2.4K vs 68). On price, rating, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PBR sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. RodeoNow asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for RodeoNow against 4.8 for PBR. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PBR has 2.4K ratings behind it against 68, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 100% of RodeoNow's written reviews are positive against 63% of PBR's.

RodeoNow ships an update monthly, PBR fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | RodeoNow | PBR |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (68 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rodeonow/id1610408539/reviews) | **[4.8 (2.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pbr/id6447581097/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 68 | **2.4K** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 63.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 128 MB | 92 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 16.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Rodeo Now, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1610408541) | [Professional Bull Riders, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/472672029) |

## What reviewers say

### RodeoNow

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rodeonow/id1610408539)

Access a vast library of rodeo videos, searchable by horse, bull, or contestant. Follow your favorites and upload your own rides to track progress and share with others. Ideal for contestants, stock contractors, and fans.

**Highlights:** Searchable rodeo video library, Follow favorite contestants and stock, Upload and organize personal rodeo videos, View past rides and runs, Share videos to social media, Organize stock videos for contractors

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### PBR

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pbr/id6447581097)

Stream live professional bull riding events, including Unleash The Beast and PBR Team Series, for free. Access an extensive on-demand library of classic rides and documentaries. Get instant replays and event notifications.

**Highlights:** Live streaming of PBR events, On-demand bull riding library, Instant replays, Push notifications for live events, Multiple live event streams

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PBR+ Monthly Subscription Plan | $9.99 | per month |
| PBR+ Yearly Subscription Plan | $79.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🤩 Excellent app for bull riding fans
- 👍 Easy to use and navigate
- 🔍 Comprehensive information on riders, standings, and events
- 🎥 Ability to watch live and past events
- 🔖 Useful features like PBRewards program

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent freezing and lagging issues
- 🔌 Connectivity problems, especially with Chromecast
- 🔍 Lack of information on learning about bull riding
- 🔍 Disorganized layout and poor navigation after recent update
- 📺 Disappointed with reduced TV coverage

**Reported bugs**

- Verification email issues
- Inconsistent point deductions in Ride or Wreck feature
- Difficulty connecting app to Apple TV or other devices

**Requested features**

- Improved video streaming quality and stability
- More detailed information on riders, injuries, and scoring
- Better organization of past events and ability to filter
- Live chat functionality and community engagement features
- Native app experience instead of relying on web-based content


## Frequently asked questions

### Is RodeoNow free?

RodeoNow is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is PBR free?

PBR is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, RodeoNow or PBR?

PBR is rated higher. RodeoNow averages 4.7 out of 5 from 68 ratings, while PBR averages 4.8 from 2.4K ratings.

### Do RodeoNow or PBR have ads?

PBR shows ads; RodeoNow does not.

### Which is updated more often, RodeoNow or PBR?

RodeoNow ships an update monthly, and PBR fortnightly. Most recently, RodeoNow was updated on September 24, 2026 and PBR on September 19, 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.*