# NextGenRodeo vs Roping Calendar

The clearest difference is rating: Roping Calendar at 5.0 against NextGenRodeo's 2.2. Roping Calendar also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). NextGenRodeo's advantage is ratings volume (175 vs 8) and chart position (#77 vs unranked). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. NextGenRodeo sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month and Roping Calendar sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Roping Calendar 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 8, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and June 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | NextGenRodeo | Roping Calendar |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.2 (175 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nextgenrodeo/id1446203382/reviews) | **[5.0 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/roping-calendar/id1619040606/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **175** | 8 |
| Positive reviews | 17.9% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#77** | — |
| Size | 37 MB | 60 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [NextGenRodeo, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1446203381) | [Roping Calendar LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1619040608) |

## What reviewers say

### NextGenRodeo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nextgenrodeo/id1446203382)

**Currently charting:** #77 Top Grossing · Sports (US App Store)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| NextGen Membership Monthly | $14.99 | per month |
| NextGen Membership Yearly | $129.99 | per year |
| NextGen Event Pass | $34.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 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

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 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

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- 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


### Roping Calendar

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/roping-calendar/id1619040606)

Find all Arizona team roping, breakaway, and barrel racing event flyers in one place. Easily search events by date, arena, or jackpot classification. Producers can submit flyers and manage listings.

**Highlights:** Search events by date, Search events by arena, Search by jackpot classification, Browse by event type, Submit event flyers, Manage event listings, Post real-time announcements

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $4.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is NextGenRodeo free?

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

### Is Roping Calendar free?

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

### Which has better reviews, NextGenRodeo or Roping Calendar?

Roping Calendar is rated higher. NextGenRodeo averages 2.2 out of 5 from 175 ratings, while Roping Calendar averages 5.0 from 8 ratings.

### Do NextGenRodeo or Roping Calendar have ads?

Neither NextGenRodeo nor Roping Calendar shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, NextGenRodeo or Roping Calendar?

NextGenRodeo ships an update every 3 weeks, and Roping Calendar every 3 weeks. Most recently, NextGenRodeo was updated on September 23, 2026 and Roping Calendar on June 1, 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.*