CHC Livescoring vs NextGenRodeo
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
CHC Livescoring
Get instant scores, leaderboards, and videos for major cutting horse events. Stay updated on show happenings and track competitor positions in the draw live.
- Instant scores
- Leaderboards
- Event videos
- Live draw updates
- NCHA event coverage
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CHC Livescoring provides instant scores, leaderboards and video for major NCHA cutting horse events. The app allows you to keep in touch with what’s happening at the shows and let you know exactly where they are at in the draw, live.
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.
- Rodeo event entry
- Competitor stats access
- Stock contractor tools
- Live event updates
- Event management automation
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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.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: CHC Livescoring at 4.1 against NextGenRodeo's 2.2. CHC Livescoring also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3) and review sentiment (50% vs 18%). NextGenRodeo's advantage is chart position (#106 vs unranked) and ratings volume (175 vs 29). On price, update cadence, 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
Both are free to download. NextGenRodeo sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month. CHC Livescoring asks for nothing beyond the download.
CHC Livescoring holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 2.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: NextGenRodeo has 175 ratings behind it against 29, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of CHC Livescoring's written reviews are positive against 18% of NextGenRodeo's.
CHC Livescoring ships an update every 2 weeks, NextGenRodeo every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | CHC Livescoring | NextGenRodeo |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.1 (29 ratings) — better | 2.2 (175 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews — better | 17.9% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 29 | 175 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks — better | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | #106 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 10.1 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 15 MB | 37 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Black Box, Inc. | NextGenRodeo, LLC |
Customer experience
CHC Livescoring
NextGenRodeo
Bugs and requests
CHC Livescoring
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
CHC Livescoring
No in-app purchases
NextGenRodeo
- NextGen Membership Monthly3 Days trial$14.991 Month
- NextGen Membership Yearly3 Days trial$129.991 Year
- NextGen Event Pass$34.99
Questions
Is CHC Livescoring free?
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