NextGenRodeo vs KAT
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.
KAT
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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
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Verdict
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
Both are free to download. NextGenRodeo sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month. KAT asks for nothing beyond the download.
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.
| Parameter | NextGenRodeo | KAT |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.2 (176 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 17.9% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 176 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 5 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Best chart rank | #125 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 37 MB | 59 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | NextGenRodeo, LLC | PNTC 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
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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
KAT
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
KAT
No in-app purchases









