# RODEOHOUSTON vs DateByOrder

RODEOHOUSTON and DateByOrder both sit at 4.9 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of DateByOrder's written reviews are positive against 39% of RODEOHOUSTON's. DateByOrder also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 10 days vs monthly). RODEOHOUSTON's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and ratings volume (1.4K vs 2). On price, rating, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. DateByOrder sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 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 DateByOrder. 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 DateByOrder's.

RODEOHOUSTON ships an update monthly, DateByOrder every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | RODEOHOUSTON | DateByOrder |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 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/datebyorder/id6749785619/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.4K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 39.4% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 169 MB | 61 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo™](https://appshunter.io/developer/578999723) | [Date By Order LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1832101617) |

## 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


### DateByOrder

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/datebyorder/id6749785619)

Discover and join local events to meet new people in real life. Skip endless swiping and connect through shared activities like dinners and concerts. Plan one-on-one dates or group gatherings.

**Highlights:** Discover curated local events, RSVP and book tickets, Send invites to connect, Chat to coordinate plans, Create your own events (Gold), Join group events or plan 1:1 dates

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Silver Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Gold Monthly | $14.99 | per month |
| Gold Semi-Annual | $79.99 | per 6 months |
| Gold Annual | $144.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is RODEOHOUSTON free?

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

### Is DateByOrder free?

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

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

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

### Do RODEOHOUSTON or DateByOrder have ads?

RODEOHOUSTON shows ads; DateByOrder does not.

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

RODEOHOUSTON ships an update monthly, and DateByOrder every 10 days. Most recently, RODEOHOUSTON was updated on November 6, 2026 and DateByOrder on October 30, 2026.

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