NextGenRodeo vs Cowboy+
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
Cowboy+
Access PRCA and WPRA standings, watch live and on-demand rodeo events, including the NFR. Stream over 1,000 hours of western lifestyle content and follow athlete bios and scores.
- PRCA/WPRA standings access
- Live rodeo streaming
- On-demand rodeo archive
- Western lifestyle content
- Athlete bios and scores
- Rodeo news updates
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Standings at Your Fingertips Quickly access PRCA National, Circuit, and WPRA standings so you can track your favorite athletes all season long. Watch Live & On Demand With the “Everything We Got” package, you get it all — including: The National Finals Rodeo (NFR) in December 24/7 live stream Access to the world’s largest on-demand rodeo archive Over 1,000 hours of western lifestyle content Canadian Pro Rodeos, Canadian National Finals Rodeo Brazilian Rodeos, National High School and Junior High Finals Rodeos Rodeo Live! and much more This is the only plan that includes everything — including the NFR — at one unbeatable price. Why Rodeo Fans Love It: Stream live PRCA rodeos and special events Watch western shows anytime, anywhere Follow real-time scores and athlete bios Stay updated with all the latest rodeo news
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Cowboy+ at 2.7 against NextGenRodeo's 2.2. Cowboy+ also leads on ratings volume (4.2K vs 175). NextGenRodeo's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, review sentiment, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 and Cowboy+ sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Cowboy+ holds the better App Store score, 2.7 against 2.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cowboy+ has 4.2K ratings behind it against 175, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 18% of NextGenRodeo's written reviews are positive against 14% of Cowboy+'s, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
NextGenRodeo ships an update every 3 weeks, Cowboy+ every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | NextGenRodeo | Cowboy+ |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.2 (175 ratings) | 2.7 (4.2K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 17.9% of reviews — better | 13.5% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 175 | 4.2K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #82 | #43 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 37 MB | 26 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | NextGenRodeo, LLC | The Cowboy Channel LLC |
Customer experience
NextGenRodeo
Cowboy+
User reviews
NextGenRodeo
From 175 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 User-friendly interface for entering events
- 🚀 Quick and easy entry process with saved information
- 📊 Live results and draw tracking features
- ⏱️ Real-time leg times and performance metrics
- 🎯 All-in-one platform for entries, scoring, and results
Room to improve
- 🐛 Frequent app freezes and crashes
- 🔄 Constant forced updates before using app
- 💰 High subscription fees ($10-25/month) for basic features
- ⚠️ Additional hidden fees on top of entry costs
- 🔍 Poor search and navigation functionality
Cowboy+
From 4.2K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🤠 Excellent rodeo and western sports coverage
- 🇺🇸 Patriotic opening ceremonies
- 🔍 Ability to track standings and results
- 🎥 Replay and on-demand access to events
Room to improve
- 🔌 Streaming issues and video quality problems
- 🤖 Lack of customer support and communication
- 💰 Expensive subscription with limited features
- 🔍 Difficult to navigate and find content
- 🚫 Restricted access to certain events (e.g. Calgary Stampede)
Bugs and 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
Cowboy+
Reported bugs
3 issues- App crashes and freezes frequently
- Subscription issues and billing problems
- Login and password reset challenges
Requested features
4 requests- Ability to turn off closed captions
- Improved casting/streaming to TV
- Better organization and search functionality
- Downloadable content for offline viewing
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
Cowboy+
- Monthly Subscription (no NFR)$9.991 Month
- Annual Subscription No NFR$99.991 Year
- Everything We Got Annual w/NFR$119.991 Year
