# RODEOHOUSTON vs Alive The Network

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: RODEOHOUSTON at none against Alive The Network's 2. RODEOHOUSTON also leads on ratings volume (1.4K vs 6) and update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months). Alive The Network's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, rating, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Alive The Network sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. RODEOHOUSTON asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for RODEOHOUSTON against 5.0 for Alive The Network. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: RODEOHOUSTON has 1.4K ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two.

RODEOHOUSTON ships an update monthly, Alive The Network every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | RODEOHOUSTON | Alive The Network |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (1.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rodeohouston/id578999720/reviews) | **[5.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alive-the-network/id6449745880/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.4K** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | 39.4% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 169 MB | 43 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **16.2** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo™](https://appshunter.io/developer/578999723) | [7MM Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1533068029) |

## 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


### Alive The Network

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alive-the-network/id6449745880)

This app offers a curated selection of faith-centered entertainment, including movies, shows, documentaries, concerts, and podcasts. It aims to celebrate family values and spread the message of God and Jesus' salvation through uplifting content for all ages.

**Highlights:** Diverse faith-based content library, Family-friendly entertainment, Inspiring documentaries and movies, Uplifting shows and concerts, Thoughtful podcasts for spiritual growth, Convenient streaming on multiple devices

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Alive The Network | $4.99 | per month |
| Alive The Network Annual | $49.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is RODEOHOUSTON free?

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

### Is Alive The Network free?

Alive The Network is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, RODEOHOUSTON or Alive The Network?

Alive The Network is rated higher. RODEOHOUSTON averages 4.9 out of 5 from 1.4K ratings, while Alive The Network averages 5.0 from 6 ratings.

### Do RODEOHOUSTON or Alive The Network have ads?

RODEOHOUSTON shows ads; Alive The Network does not.

### Which is updated more often, RODEOHOUSTON or Alive The Network?

RODEOHOUSTON ships an update monthly, and Alive The Network every 3 months. Most recently, RODEOHOUSTON was updated on October 23, 2026 and Alive The Network on October 24, 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.*