# Tumbletail vs California Roping

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Tumbletail at 62% against California Roping's 0%. Tumbletail also leads on rating (4.6 vs 4.0) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). California Roping's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). On price, update cadence, chart position and device support there is nothing between them.

Tumbletail costs $1.99 and California Roping $1.99 up front. California Roping sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $1.99 per month. Tumbletail asks for nothing beyond the download.

Tumbletail holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tumbletail has 216 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 62% of Tumbletail's written reviews are positive against 0% of California Roping's.

Tumbletail ships an update every 2 months, California Roping every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tumbletail | California Roping |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | $1.99 |
| Rating | **[4.6 (216 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tumbletail/id399603784/reviews)** | [4.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/california-roping/id6587565437/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **216** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | **62.3% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 6 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#75** | #115 |
| Size | 28 MB | 47 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Naomoto Niwayama](https://appshunter.io/developer/323813247) | [CaliforniaRoping LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1759936628) |

## What reviewers say

### Tumbletail

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tumbletail/id399603784)

**Currently charting:** #75 Top Paid · Social Networking (US App Store)

A streamlined client for the popular microblogging platform. It offers enhanced post viewing with thumbnail displays, separate content types, and slideshows. Manage your social interactions with easy reblogging, liking, following, and multi-account support.

**Highlights:** Thumbnail display, Separate photos and texts, Slideshows, Easy reblog and like, Auto-refresh dashboard, Multi-account support, Save to cloud storage

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great app for browsing Tumblr
- 🚀 Smooth and fast performance
- 🔒 Passcode lock feature
- 📥 Convenient image/file saving options
- 💻 Better than official Tumblr app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and bugs
- 🔍 Limited discovery/search functionality
- 📽️ Lack of video support
- 💬 No ability to view/reply to messages
- 🔄 Issues with account switching/management

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes when scrolling quickly
- Login/authentication issues
- Problems with reblogging and liking posts
- Inconsistent behavior when switching between accounts
- Bugs related to image/GIF viewing and saving

**Requested features**

- Add support for video posts
- Implement message/notification viewing
- Improve account management features
- Add option to sort/filter followed blogs
- Enhance image/GIF handling capabilities


### California Roping

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/california-roping/id6587565437)

**Currently charting:** #115 Top Paid · Social Networking (US App Store)

Discover and stay updated on all roping events across California, including team roping, breaking, and tie-down jackpots. This app covers both sanctioned and non-sanctioned events, ensuring you don't miss any opportunities.

**Highlights:** Roping event listings, Team roping, breaking, tie-down jackpots, Sanctioned and non-sanctioned events, Statewide coverage, Event updates

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $1.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Tumbletail free?

Tumbletail costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is California Roping free?

California Roping costs $1.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Tumbletail or California Roping?

Tumbletail is rated higher. Tumbletail averages 4.6 out of 5 from 216 ratings, while California Roping averages 4.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Tumbletail or California Roping have ads?

California Roping shows ads; Tumbletail does not.

### Which is updated more often, Tumbletail or California Roping?

Tumbletail ships an update every 2 months, and California Roping every 6 weeks. Most recently, Tumbletail was updated on November 6, 2026 and California Roping on November 4, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Tumbletail or California Roping?

Tumbletail currently peaks at #75 in the App Store charts, and California Roping at #115. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*