Comparison

NextGenRodeo vs KAT

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
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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.

About

KAT

Features
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Kinesthetic Awareness Training requires the use of a KAT Device and account. Skip Login to visit the Help Center to learn about KAT: Kinesthetic Awareness Training. https://panthertec.net/ This free app is the user interface that works with KAT Devices. Train Any Movement. Any Where. Any Time with just the KAT and your phone. The KAT is a portable training system consisting of several small wear-anywhere devices and a mobile app. It is a tool used by movement educators to influence movement by allowing the wearer to self-correct. You must have a KAT System to do KAT training. If you do not have the KAT device and license, KAT Training is not possible. To order a KAT, go to the PantherTec website https://panthertec.net/get-kat/ Each user can Only be logged into ONE device at a time. In order to use KAT App on different devices, the User must Log Out of that device with the Blue Log Out button. PantherTec stands for: Principles of Athletics and Neuroscience Toward Human ExpeRtise + Technology

Screenshots

NextGenRodeo4 screens
KAT1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: KAT at none against NextGenRodeo's 3. NextGenRodeo's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 5 months) and chart position (#125 vs unranked). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. KAT asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

NextGenRodeo ships an update every 3 weeks, KAT every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
NextGenRodeo versus KAT: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNextGenRodeoKAT
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.2 (176 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews17.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings176 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 5 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
Best chart rank#125 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size37 MB59 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNextGenRodeo, LLCPNTC Holdings LLC

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
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

KAT

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
None

KAT

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is NextGenRodeo free?
NextGenRodeo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is KAT free?
KAT is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do NextGenRodeo or KAT have ads?
Neither NextGenRodeo nor KAT shows ads.
Which is updated more often, NextGenRodeo or KAT?
NextGenRodeo ships an update every 3 weeks, and KAT every 5 months. Most recently, NextGenRodeo was updated on November 6, 2026 and KAT on November 3, 2026.

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