NextGenRodeo vs Calf Tracker
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.
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.
- Record stock performance
- Organize performance notes
- Recall stock by tag number
- Track timed event stock
- Improve game day strategy
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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.
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Verdict
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
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.
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.
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.
| Parameter | NextGenRodeo | Calf Tracker |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.2 (175 ratings) | 4.4 (11 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 17.9% of reviews | 75.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 175 — better | 11 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases — better | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | #75 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 37 MB | 36 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | NextGenRodeo, LLC | Calf Tracker ,LLC |
Customer experience
NextGenRodeo
Calf Tracker
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
Calf Tracker
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
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
Calf Tracker
- Full App Access$0.991 Month
- Full App Access1 Month trial$36.001 Year
Questions
Is NextGenRodeo free?
Is Calf Tracker free?
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