# LAOLA1 vs Cowboy+

The clearest difference is review sentiment: LAOLA1 at 88% against Cowboy+'s 13%. LAOLA1 also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3) and rating (3.0 vs 2.7). Cowboy+'s advantage is ratings volume (4.3K vs 1) and chart position (#20 vs unranked). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Cowboy+ sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per month. LAOLA1 asks for nothing beyond the download.

LAOLA1 holds the better App Store score, 3.0 against 2.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cowboy+ has 4.3K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 88% of LAOLA1's written reviews are positive against 13% of Cowboy+'s.

LAOLA1 ships an update every 3 weeks, Cowboy+ every 2 months. Both last shipped on November 7, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | LAOLA1 | Cowboy+ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/laola1/id456859980/reviews)** | [2.7 (4.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cowboy-plus/id1494157233/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **4.3K** |
| Positive reviews | **88.5% of reviews** | 13.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#20** |
| Size | 78 MB | 124 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.6** | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, Apple TV** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Sportradar AG](https://appshunter.io/developer/512947848) | [The Cowboy Channel LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1494157232) |

## What reviewers say

### LAOLA1

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/laola1/id456859980)

Stay updated with all sports highlights, including Austrian football and international leagues. Get live scores, video recaps, news, and statistics. Receive notifications for your favorite teams and matches.

**Highlights:** Live ticker and real-time scores, Video highlights and summaries, Latest sports news, Tables, schedules, and statistics, Team and match notifications

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Cowboy+

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cowboy-plus/id1494157233)

**Currently charting:** #20 Top Grossing · Sports (US App Store)

Stream professional rodeo events live and on-demand, with exclusive original content and athlete stories. Experience Western sports with AI-powered insights and innovative visual overlays for a deeper connection to the action.

**Highlights:** Live professional rodeo events, On-demand event replays, Exclusive original series, Athlete behind-the-scenes content, AI-powered performance insights, Cross-device compatibility

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription (no NFR) | $12.99 | per month |
| Annual Subscription No NFR | $139.99 | per year |
| Everything We Got Annual w/NFR | $139.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🤠 Excellent rodeo and western sports coverage
- 🇺🇸 Patriotic opening ceremonies
- 🔍 Ability to track standings and results
- 🎥 Replay and on-demand access to events

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔌 Streaming issues and video quality problems
- 🤖 Lack of customer support and communication
- 💰 Expensive subscription with limited features
- 🔍 Difficult to navigate and find content
- 🚫 Restricted access to certain events (e.g. Calgary Stampede)

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes and freezes frequently
- Subscription issues and billing problems
- Login and password reset challenges

**Requested features**

- Ability to turn off closed captions
- Improved casting/streaming to TV
- Better organization and search functionality
- Downloadable content for offline viewing


## Frequently asked questions

### Is LAOLA1 free?

LAOLA1 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Cowboy+ free?

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

### Which has better reviews, LAOLA1 or Cowboy+?

LAOLA1 is rated higher. LAOLA1 averages 3.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Cowboy+ averages 2.7 from 4.3K ratings.

### Do LAOLA1 or Cowboy+ have ads?

Both LAOLA1 and Cowboy+ show ads.

### Which is updated more often, LAOLA1 or Cowboy+?

LAOLA1 ships an update every 3 weeks, and Cowboy+ every 2 months. Most recently, LAOLA1 was updated on November 7, 2026 and Cowboy+ on November 7, 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.*