# Menards® vs Cabela's

The clearest difference is monetization model: Cabela's at ad-supported against Menards®'s free with in-app purchases. Cabela's also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). Menards®'s advantage is chart position (#166 vs unranked) and ratings volume (221K vs 29K). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence 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 Menards® against 4.8 for Cabela's. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Menards® has 221K ratings behind it against 29K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 52% of Menards®'s written reviews are positive against 49% of Cabela's's.

Menards® ships an update every 3 weeks, Cabela's fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 14, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Menards® | Cabela's |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (221K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/menards/id430921891/reviews) | [4.8 (29K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cabelas/id1520073967/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **221K** | 29K |
| Positive reviews | **52.1% of reviews** | 49.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Best chart rank | **#166** | — |
| Size | 89 MB | 355 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Menard, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/430921894) | [Bass Pro, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/340462466) |

## What reviewers say

### Menards®

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/menards/id430921891)

**Currently charting:** #166 Top Free · Shopping (US App Store)

Shop for home improvement products, manage your accounts, and plan projects. Access weekly ads, product details, and visualize items in your home with augmented reality. Organize lists and track orders for a convenient shopping experience.

**Highlights:** Shop and access account, Create and manage lists, Track orders, View weekly ads, Product calculators, Augmented reality visualization, Design and buy custom projects

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🏪 Great store with helpful staff
- 🛒 Convenient online ordering and pickup
- 💳 Useful rebate program

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Weak search functionality
- 🗺️ Inaccurate in-store location data
- 🤖 Buggy and unreliable app
- 💰 Unnecessary fees for online orders
- 📤 Slow and inconvenient rebate process

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on launch or during use
- Login issues and account sync problems
- Incorrect inventory and pricing information

**Requested features**

- Exact aisle and bay location for items
- Ability to view past orders and receipts
- Option to upload rebates digitally
- Improved app stability and performance


### Cabela's

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

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:** 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


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Menards® free?

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

### Is Cabela's free?

Cabela's is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Menards® or Cabela's?

Menards® and Cabela's are both rated 4.8 out of 5 on the App Store, from 221K and 29K ratings respectively.

### Do Menards® or Cabela's have ads?

Neither Menards® nor Cabela's shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Menards® or Cabela's?

Menards® ships an update every 3 weeks, and Cabela's fortnightly. Most recently, Menards® was updated on October 14, 2026 and Cabela's on October 14, 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.*