Comparison

NextGenRodeo vs Barrel Pro

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 simplifies rodeo participation for competitors and organizers. It offers easy event entry, real-time stats, and automated event management. Experience rodeo with next-generation technology for improved event processes.

Highlights
  • Streamlined competitor entry
  • Real-time stats and updates
  • Automated event management
  • Live results and draw tracking
  • Mobile access to rodeo information
  • Performance metrics
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

Barrel Pro

Log and analyze every barrel racing run with detailed stats, video integration, and cloud backup. Track multiple horses and riders, review progress, and manage your training efficiently. Designed exclusively for barrel racers.

Highlights
  • Log run times, location, and conditions
  • Attach videos to runs
  • Track multiple horses and riders
  • Searchable run history
  • Cloud backup for data and videos
  • Analyze progress and performance
Features
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Know exactly where you're winning and losing time. Barrel Pro is the run log built only for barrel racing: log every run, compare your splits, and see what to fix next. COMPARE RUNS, SPLIT BY SPLIT Put any two runs side by side and see the difference at every leg: start to first barrel, barrel to barrel, and home. Barrel Pro shows which run was faster and by how much on each split. YOUR OPTIMAL RUN Barrel Pro combines your best split from each run into your Optimal Run, the time you're capable of when everything comes together. It shows you your real potential and the gap to close. LOG RUNS IN SECONDS Record your time, show name, date, location, arena condition, placing and earnings. Mark a hit barrel with one tap. Add notes while the run is still fresh, and log exhibitions separately from competition runs. VIDEO ON EVERY RUN Upload video from your camera roll and keep it attached to the run it belongs to, so your footage and your times are always together. EVERY RUN, EVERY HORSE Your full history is saved and searchable. Filter by horse, rider, run type, show or location. Track each horse's lifetime earnings with the built-in LTE tracker. HORSE CALENDAR AND HEALTH RECORDS Keep your horse's schedule in one place, and keep Coggins and health reports handy when you need them. MULTIPLE HORSES AND RIDERS Manage your whole barn in one app. Switch horses instantly and track each rider's performance on its own. CLOUD BACKUP Back up your run logs and videos to the cloud so your records stay safe, even if you change phones. Sign in on any device to access your data. AI INSIGHTS (PREMIUM) Premium members unlock AI insights after logging 10 runs. Get a plain-English breakdown of your runs: your slowest section, your speed in feet per second based on your arena's distances, and where the time was lost. BUILT FOR BARREL RACERS. PERIOD. No generic sports features. No ads. No clutter. Just a fast, clean app designed around how barrel racers actually train and compete. Download Barrel Pro and start finding your fastest run. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://fabhorsewear.com/pages/barrel-pro-privacy-policy

Screenshots

NextGenRodeo4 screens
Barrel Pro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Barrel Pro at 100% against NextGenRodeo's 18%. Barrel Pro also leads on rating (4.5 vs 2.2) and update cadence (every 3 days vs every 3 weeks). NextGenRodeo's advantage is ratings volume (176 vs 4) and chart position (#152 vs unranked). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 Barrel Pro sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Barrel Pro holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 2.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: NextGenRodeo has 176 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 18% of NextGenRodeo's written reviews are positive against 100% of Barrel Pro's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
NextGenRodeo versus Barrel Pro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNextGenRodeoBarrel Pro
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.2 (176 ratings)4.5 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews17.9% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings176 — better4
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#152 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size37 MB41 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNextGenRodeo, LLCBen DeJonge

Customer experience

NextGenRodeo

All ratings176 ratings
Positive26.7%
Neutral3.4%
Negative69.9%
Written reviews78 reviews
Positive17.9%
Neutral2.6%
Negative79.5%

Barrel Pro

All ratings4 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
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
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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

Barrel Pro

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
6 purchases

Barrel Pro

Subscriptions6
  • Rider Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Competitor Monthly$9.991 Month
  • Trainer Monthly$19.991 Month
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  • Rider Annual$59.991 Year
  • Competitor Annual$99.991 Year
  • Trainer Annual$199.991 Year

Questions

Is NextGenRodeo free?
NextGenRodeo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Barrel Pro free?
Barrel Pro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, NextGenRodeo or Barrel Pro?
Barrel Pro is rated higher. NextGenRodeo averages 2.2 out of 5 from 176 ratings, while Barrel Pro averages 4.5 from 4 ratings.
Do NextGenRodeo or Barrel Pro have ads?
Neither NextGenRodeo nor Barrel Pro shows ads.
Which is updated more often, NextGenRodeo or Barrel Pro?
NextGenRodeo ships an update every 3 weeks, and Barrel Pro every 3 days. Most recently, NextGenRodeo was updated on November 6, 2026 and Barrel Pro on November 5, 2026.

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