Comparison

NextGenRodeo vs theLoop_

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

theLoop_

This app serves as a central communication platform for college rodeo teams. It facilitates messaging, surveys, and announcements between coaches, athletes, and boosters, keeping everyone informed and connected.

Highlights
  • Streamlined messaging
  • Practice surveys
  • Team announcements
  • Custom group creation
  • Team branding
  • Invite-only onboarding
Features
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theLoop is the all-in-one communication hub built for college rodeo programs. Coaches, athletes, and boosters can stay connected through streamlined messaging, practice surveys, and team announcements — all in one simple, modern app. With theLoop, you’ll: Coaches: Send one-way team messages, create custom groups, and manage athletes with ease. Athletes: Get instant updates from your coach, respond to surveys, and stay in sync with your team. Boosters: Stay informed and connected to support your program. Key Features One-way team messaging from coaches Practice surveys with athlete responses Custom groups for events, practice squads, or disciplines Team branding with colors and logos Invite-only team onboarding with secure codes Cloud-synced profiles and notifications CoachPro Subscription Upgrade to CoachPro to unlock unlimited messaging, survey results, team branding, and premium support. Includes a 7-day free trial for new coaches. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the trial or current period. Terms of Service: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://ezstall.com/privacy_policy.html

Screenshots

NextGenRodeo4 screens
theLoop_4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: theLoop_ at 5.0 against NextGenRodeo's 2.2. NextGenRodeo's advantage is ratings volume (175 vs 3) and chart position (#124 vs unranked). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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 theLoop_ sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $12.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

theLoop_ holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: NextGenRodeo has 175 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
NextGenRodeo versus theLoop_: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNextGenRodeotheLoop_
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.2 (175 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews17.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings175 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
Best chart rank#124 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better18.4
Further details — not scored
Size37 MB24 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperNextGenRodeo, LLCEZ Stall LLC

Customer experience

NextGenRodeo

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

theLoop_

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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
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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

theLoop_

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
1 purchases

theLoop_

Subscriptions1
  • Coach Pro$12.991 Month

Questions

Is NextGenRodeo free?
NextGenRodeo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is theLoop_ free?
theLoop_ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, NextGenRodeo or theLoop_?
theLoop_ is rated higher. NextGenRodeo averages 2.2 out of 5 from 175 ratings, while theLoop_ averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.
Do NextGenRodeo or theLoop_ have ads?
Neither NextGenRodeo nor theLoop_ shows ads.
Which is updated more often, NextGenRodeo or theLoop_?
NextGenRodeo ships an update every 3 weeks, and theLoop_ every 3 weeks. Most recently, NextGenRodeo was updated on October 10, 2026 and theLoop_ on October 1, 2026.

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