Comparison

NextGenRodeo vs Calf Tracker

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

Head to head
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
Read full description

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.

About

Calf Tracker

Record and organize performance notes for livestock, such as calves and steers. This tool helps athletes prepare for competitions by tracking stock variety and improving game day strategy for increased success.

Highlights
  • Record stock performance
  • Organize performance notes
  • Recall stock by tag number
  • Track timed event stock
  • Improve game day strategy
Features
Read full description

A tool designed to help record stock, easily organize the performance notes on the calves or steers coming out of the chute and elevate the everyday athlete to the next level of performance. Although stock contractors make an effort to deliver the most uniform stock to competitions, there will always be some variety. It is essential to record the stock in order to be ready for any possible draw. A notebook is no longer necessary... calftracker app is all you need! Calftracker allows you to record stock performance and quickly recall by tag numbers entered at a glance. All ages and all timed event stock disciplines can use Calftracker, it is simple to navigate. Utilize the Calftracker app to improve your game day strategy and improve your likeliness of success. Check the Privacy Policy here https://www.lettechnologies.com/privacy-policy/ Check the Terms of Use (EULA) here https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Note: This is a subscription-based app, no features/content of the app are available for free. You can only use the app after subscribing to the monthly subscription of Calf Tracker.

Screenshots

NextGenRodeo4 screens
Calf Tracker4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Calf Tracker at 75% against NextGenRodeo's 18%. Calf Tracker also leads on rating (4.4 vs 2.2). NextGenRodeo's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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 and Calf Tracker sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Calf Tracker holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 2.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: NextGenRodeo has 175 ratings behind it against 11, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 18% of NextGenRodeo's written reviews are positive against 75% of Calf Tracker's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

NextGenRodeo ships an update every 3 weeks, Calf Tracker every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and August 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
NextGenRodeo versus Calf Tracker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNextGenRodeoCalf Tracker
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.2 (175 ratings)4.4 (11 ratings) — better
Positive reviews17.9% of reviews75.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings175 — better11
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterSubscription
Best chart rank#75 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size37 MB36 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNextGenRodeo, LLCCalf Tracker ,LLC

Customer experience

NextGenRodeo

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

Calf Tracker

All ratings11 ratings
Positive90.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative9.1%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%

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
Show 11 more
  • 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
Show 7 more
  • 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

Calf Tracker

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

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
2 purchases

Calf Tracker

Subscriptions2
  • Full App Access$0.991 Month
  • Full App Access1 Month trial$36.001 Year

Questions

Is NextGenRodeo free?
NextGenRodeo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Calf Tracker free?
Calf Tracker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, NextGenRodeo or Calf Tracker?
Calf Tracker is rated higher. NextGenRodeo averages 2.2 out of 5 from 175 ratings, while Calf Tracker averages 4.4 from 11 ratings.
Do NextGenRodeo or Calf Tracker have ads?
Neither NextGenRodeo nor Calf Tracker shows ads.
Which is updated more often, NextGenRodeo or Calf Tracker?
NextGenRodeo ships an update every 3 weeks, and Calf Tracker every 2 months. Most recently, NextGenRodeo was updated on September 23, 2026 and Calf Tracker on August 7, 2026.

Other comparisons