# Scriv vs PBR

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Scriv | PBR |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (47 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scriv/id6445867287/reviews) | **[4.8 (2.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pbr/id6447581097/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 47 | **2.4K** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 62.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 10 days** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 93 MB | 92 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 16.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Lab3 Interactive, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1606746904) | [Professional Bull Riders, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/472672029) |

## What reviewers say

### Scriv

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scriv/id6445867287)

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.

**Highlights:** Exclusive training content, Progression tracking, In-gym workouts, Out-of-gym exercises, Performance education, Focus enhancement

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases:** none


### PBR

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pbr/id6447581097)

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.

**Highlights:** Live streaming of PBR events, On-demand bull riding library, Instant replays, Push notifications for live events, Multiple live event streams

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PBR+ Monthly Subscription Plan | $9.99 | per month |
| PBR+ Yearly Subscription Plan | $79.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🤩 Excellent app for bull riding fans
- 👍 Easy to use and navigate
- 🔍 Comprehensive information on riders, standings, and events
- 🎥 Ability to watch live and past events
- 🔖 Useful features like PBRewards program

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent freezing and lagging issues
- 🔌 Connectivity problems, especially with Chromecast
- 🔍 Lack of information on learning about bull riding
- 🔍 Disorganized layout and poor navigation after recent update
- 📺 Disappointed with reduced TV coverage

**Reported bugs**

- Verification email issues
- Inconsistent point deductions in Ride or Wreck feature
- Difficulty connecting app to Apple TV or other devices

**Requested features**

- 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


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Scriv free?

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

### Is PBR free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Scriv or PBR?

PBR is rated higher. Scriv averages 4.7 out of 5 from 47 ratings, while PBR averages 4.8 from 2.4K ratings.

### Do Scriv or PBR have ads?

PBR shows ads; Scriv does not.

### Which is updated more often, Scriv or PBR?

Scriv ships an update every 10 days, and PBR fortnightly. Most recently, Scriv was updated on September 30, 2026 and PBR on October 13, 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.*