# NextGenRodeo vs Between The Reins

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Between The Reins at 83% against NextGenRodeo's 18%. Between The Reins also leads on rating (4.9 vs 2.2). NextGenRodeo's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and chart position (#186 vs unranked). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. NextGenRodeo sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month and Between The Reins sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $30.00 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Between The Reins holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 2.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 175 and 304 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 18% of NextGenRodeo's written reviews are positive against 83% of Between The Reins's.

NextGenRodeo ships an update every 3 weeks, Between The Reins monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | NextGenRodeo | Between The Reins |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.2 (175 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nextgenrodeo/id1446203382/reviews) | **[4.9 (304 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/between-the-reins/id6457316059/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 175 | **304** |
| Positive reviews | 17.9% of reviews | **83.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | **#186** | — |
| Size | 37 MB | 64 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [NextGenRodeo, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1446203381) | [Between The Reins Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1700880777) |

## What reviewers say

### NextGenRodeo

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

**Currently charting:** #186 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


### Between The Reins

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/between-the-reins/id6457316059)

Access unfiltered barrel horse training from world champions. Learn horsemanship, mental game, and rider strength through a vast video library covering all training stages. New content weekly.

**Highlights:** Unfiltered training programs, Groundwork to tuning up horses, Improve horsemanship and riding, Develop mental game, Searchable video library, New videos weekly, Round table discussions

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Silver - Monthly | $30.00 | per month |
| Gold - Yearly | $299.00 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is NextGenRodeo free?

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

### Is Between The Reins free?

Between The Reins is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, NextGenRodeo or Between The Reins?

Between The Reins is rated higher. NextGenRodeo averages 2.2 out of 5 from 175 ratings, while Between The Reins averages 4.9 from 304 ratings.

### Do NextGenRodeo or Between The Reins have ads?

Neither NextGenRodeo nor Between The Reins shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, NextGenRodeo or Between The Reins?

NextGenRodeo ships an update every 3 weeks, and Between The Reins monthly. Most recently, NextGenRodeo was updated on September 23, 2026 and Between The Reins on September 21, 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.*