# RODEOHOUSTON vs KingsPass

RODEOHOUSTON and KingsPass both sit at 4.9 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of KingsPass's written reviews are positive against 39% of RODEOHOUSTON's. KingsPass also leads on ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). RODEOHOUSTON's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 17 months) and ratings volume (1.4K vs 2). On price, rating, in-app purchases and device support 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 — 4.9 for RODEOHOUSTON against 5.0 for KingsPass. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: RODEOHOUSTON has 1.4K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 39% of RODEOHOUSTON's written reviews are positive against 100% of KingsPass's.

RODEOHOUSTON ships an update monthly, KingsPass every 17 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | RODEOHOUSTON | KingsPass |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (1.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rodeohouston/id578999720/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kingspass/id1155043319/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.4K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 39.4% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 17 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 169 MB | 33 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo™](https://appshunter.io/developer/578999723) | [KingsChat](https://appshunter.io/developer/895560994) |

## What reviewers say

### RODEOHOUSTON

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rodeohouston/id578999720)

Plan your visit to a major livestock show and rodeo event. Access tickets, purchase carnival packs, and discover ground festivities. Stay updated on all event activities, including athlete scoring and results, whether attending in person or livestreaming.

**Highlights:** Ticket access and purchase, Carnival pack loading, Grounds festivities guide, Event marketing and promotions, Athlete scoring and bios, Livestock and contestant results

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 📍 Helpful map and parking info
- 🤠 Great for the rodeo experience
- 💻 Convenient digital tickets

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App crashes and glitches
- 📶 Unreliable connectivity and service
- 🔍 Difficult to access tickets and coupons
- ⏰ Long wait times at guest services

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to verify and access purchased tickets
- Repeated requests for cookie preferences
- Incorrect event schedule information
- Parking lot availability not accurately reflected

**Requested features**

- Offline access to tickets and coupons
- Better organization of tickets and coupons
- Improved parking and directions information
- More comprehensive event schedules and details


### KingsPass

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kingspass/id1155043319)

Access tickets and stay connected with your favorite KingsChat-powered events. Use your smartphone for quick entry, view event details, and connect with friends attending the same events.

**Highlights:** Smartphone ticket scanning, Skip long lines, View event schedules, Access event maps and directions, Connect with friends at events

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is RODEOHOUSTON free?

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

### Is KingsPass free?

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

### Which has better reviews, RODEOHOUSTON or KingsPass?

KingsPass is rated higher. RODEOHOUSTON averages 4.9 out of 5 from 1.4K ratings, while KingsPass averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do RODEOHOUSTON or KingsPass have ads?

RODEOHOUSTON shows ads; KingsPass does not.

### Which is updated more often, RODEOHOUSTON or KingsPass?

RODEOHOUSTON ships an update monthly, and KingsPass every 17 months. Most recently, RODEOHOUSTON was updated on November 6, 2026 and KingsPass on November 2, 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.*