Scriv vs PBR
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Scriv
Enhance your athletic performance with exclusive training and progression content. This app provides the education and focus needed to reach your peak physical condition, both in and out of the gym.
- Exclusive training content
- Progression tracking
- In-gym workouts
- Out-of-gym exercises
- Performance education
- Focus enhancement
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Scriv has teamed up with Sketchplay to bring you exclusive training and progression content for you both in and out of the gym. Scriv, powered by Sketchplay, provides the education and focus you need to be able to perform at your peak level.
PBR
Stream live professional bull riding events, including Unleash The Beast and PBR Team Series, for free. Access an extensive on-demand library of classic rides and documentaries. Get instant replays and event notifications.
- Live streaming of PBR events
- On-demand bull riding library
- Instant replays
- Push notifications for live events
- Multiple live event streams
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Experience the Best of Professional Bull Riding - Live and Free Step into the world of professional bull riding with the official PBR App - your all-access pass to heart-pounding rides, adrenaline-filled events, and iconic moments from over 30 years of bull riding history. Watch Premier Western Sports - Live and Free Stream Unleash The Beast (UTB), PBR Team Series, Velocity Tour, select dates from Challenger Series, and Ultimate Bull Fighting (UBF) - all live and free. From marquee matchups to rising stars, the PBR app delivers nonstop action straight to your screen. Multiple Events, All Streaming Live When events overlap, they’re all available to stream. Easily switch between multiple live broadcasts and stay connected to the tours and riders you follow most. Instant Replays Missed an event? Watch full replays right after the action ends - so you can catch up on key rides and turning points without waiting. The Largest On-Demand Bull Riding Library Dive into the most complete VOD archive of professional bull riding available anywhere. Relive the most iconic moments, championship runs, special docuseries and legendary rides from PBR’s 30+ year legacy. Never Miss a Moment Enable push notifications to get alerted when events go live! Download the PBR App Now Whether you’re tuning in live or catching up on classics, the PBR app gives you unbeatable access to the sport of professional bull riding - live and free, wherever you are.
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Verdict
Scriv and PBR both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Scriv's written reviews are positive against 62% of PBR's. Scriv also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). PBR's advantage is ratings volume (2.4K vs 47). On price, rating, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. PBR sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Scriv asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Scriv against 4.8 for PBR. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PBR has 2.4K ratings behind it against 47, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 100% of Scriv's written reviews are positive against 62% of PBR's.
Scriv ships an update every 10 days, PBR fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Scriv | PBR |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (47 ratings) | 4.8 (2.4K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better | 62.3% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 47 | 2.4K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days — better | Fortnightly |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 16.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 93 MB | 92 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Lab3 Interactive, LLC | Professional Bull Riders, Inc. |
Customer experience
Scriv
PBR
Bugs and requests
Scriv
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
PBR
Reported bugs
3 issues- Verification email issues
- Inconsistent point deductions in Ride or Wreck feature
- Difficulty connecting app to Apple TV or other devices
Requested features
5 requests- Improved video streaming quality and stability
- More detailed information on riders, injuries, and scoring
- Better organization of past events and ability to filter
- Live chat functionality and community engagement features
- Native app experience instead of relying on web-based content
In-app purchases
Scriv
No in-app purchases
PBR
- PBR+ Monthly Subscription Plan$9.991 Month
- PBR+ Yearly Subscription Plan$79.991 Year
