NextGenRodeo vs theLoop_
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.
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.
- Streamlined messaging
- Practice surveys
- Team announcements
- Custom group creation
- Team branding
- Invite-only onboarding
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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
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Verdict
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
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.
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.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | NextGenRodeo | theLoop_ |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.2 (175 ratings) | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 17.9% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 175 — better | 3 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | #124 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 18.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 37 MB | 24 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | NextGenRodeo, LLC | EZ Stall LLC |
Customer experience
NextGenRodeo
theLoop_
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
theLoop_
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
theLoop_
- Coach Pro$12.991 Month









