Comparison

NCHA Cutting Payout Calculator vs NextGenRodeo

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

NCHA Cutting Payout Calculator

This app calculates competition payouts for cutting horse events according to National Cutting Horse Association rules. It allows users to input entry fees, total entries, and added money for a class to determine the payout schedule.

Highlights
  • Competition payout calculation
  • NCHA rules compliant
  • Input entry fee
  • Input total entries
  • Input added money
Features
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Calculator for competition payout schedules based on current National Cutting Horse Association rules. Allows you to set the entry fee, total entries and added money for a class.

About

NextGenRodeo

This app revolutionizes the rodeo experience by connecting competitors and stock contractors with events. It offers seamless entry, real-time stats, and event management tools, leveraging technology to enhance every aspect of rodeo.

Highlights
  • Rodeo event entry
  • Competitor stats access
  • Stock contractor tools
  • Live event updates
  • Event management automation
Features
Currently charting
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The sport of Rodeo will never be the same. NextGenRodeo streamlines the competitor and stock contractor's experience, while providing unprecedented access to your next Rodeo. NextGenRodeo brings real rodeo experience and matches it with next generation technology to improve all aspects of your next event. Whether you are a contestant looking for your next event with easy access entering and real-time access to stats and updates or you are an organization looking for a software to do the heavy lifting and automate your event management from beginning to end, NextGenRodeo is for you.

Screenshots

NCHA Cutting Payout Calculator1 screens
NextGenRodeo4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: NCHA Cutting Payout Calculator at 5.0 against NextGenRodeo's 2.2. NCHA Cutting Payout Calculator also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). NextGenRodeo's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 20 months) and ratings volume (175 vs 3). On price, ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. NextGenRodeo sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month. NCHA Cutting Payout Calculator asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

NCHA Cutting Payout Calculator holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: NextGenRodeo has 175 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

NCHA Cutting Payout Calculator ships an update every 20 months, NextGenRodeo every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 10, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
NCHA Cutting Payout Calculator versus NextGenRodeo: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNCHA Cutting Payout CalculatorNextGenRodeo
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better2.2 (175 ratings)
Positive reviews17.9% of reviews
Number of ratings3175 — better
Update frequencyEvery 20 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#186 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB37 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBlack Box, Inc.NextGenRodeo, LLC

Customer experience

NCHA Cutting Payout Calculator

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

NextGenRodeo

All ratings175 ratings
Positive26.9%
Neutral3.4%
Negative69.7%
Written reviews78 reviews
Positive17.9%
Neutral2.6%
Negative79.5%

Bugs and requests

NCHA Cutting Payout Calculator

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

NextGenRodeo

Reported bugs

16 issues
  • App freezes every few seconds requiring restart
  • Forced updates required before accessing app functionality
  • Navigation glitches when scrolling through draws
  • Live stream crashes and drops connection
  • Results fail to load or load 20-25 riders behind
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  • Login/password reset functionality broken
  • Notification button non-functional
  • Trade confirmation system doesn't work
  • Account creation/login issues preventing access
  • Results display incorrectly or carry over from previous events
  • Arena selection doesn't work properly at multi-arena events
  • Screenshot blocking prevents saving entries
  • Membership verification fails requiring app reinstall
  • Search function returns 'no results' inconsistently
  • Live draw glitches showing wrong draw numbers
  • Equistat link integration non-functional

Requested features

12 requests
  • Fix notification/alert system for entry openings
  • Allow screenshot capability for entries and results
  • Add support for all horse breeds in database
  • Make live results free or included with entry
  • Improve search function with alphabetized listings
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  • Add ability to save performance splits and data
  • Implement trade confirmation system that works
  • Provide free spectator mode for non-competitors
  • Fix Equistat integration
  • Reduce or eliminate subscription fees for basic features
  • Extend customer support hours to weekends
  • Simplify navigation for finding results and live events

In-app purchases

None

NCHA Cutting Payout Calculator

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

NextGenRodeo

Subscriptions2
  • NextGen Membership Monthly3 Days trial$14.991 Month
  • NextGen Membership Yearly3 Days trial$129.991 Year
One-time1
  • NextGen Event Pass$34.99

Questions

Is NCHA Cutting Payout Calculator free?
NCHA Cutting Payout Calculator is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is NextGenRodeo free?
NextGenRodeo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, NCHA Cutting Payout Calculator or NextGenRodeo?
NCHA Cutting Payout Calculator is rated higher. NCHA Cutting Payout Calculator averages 5.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while NextGenRodeo averages 2.2 from 175 ratings.
Do NCHA Cutting Payout Calculator or NextGenRodeo have ads?
Neither NCHA Cutting Payout Calculator nor NextGenRodeo shows ads.
Which is updated more often, NCHA Cutting Payout Calculator or NextGenRodeo?
NCHA Cutting Payout Calculator ships an update every 20 months, and NextGenRodeo every 3 weeks. Most recently, NCHA Cutting Payout Calculator was updated on September 10, 2026 and NextGenRodeo on September 23, 2026.

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