# NextGenRodeo vs Barrel Pro

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Barrel Pro at 100% against NextGenRodeo's 18%. Barrel Pro also leads on rating (5.0 vs 2.2) and update cadence (every 3 days vs every 3 weeks). NextGenRodeo's advantage is ratings volume (175 vs 2) and chart position (#117 vs unranked). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

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.

Barrel Pro 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 2, 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.

NextGenRodeo ships an update every 3 weeks, Barrel Pro every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | NextGenRodeo | Barrel Pro |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.2 (175 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nextgenrodeo/id1446203382/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/barrel-pro/id6769216443/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **175** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 17.9% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#117** | — |
| Size | 37 MB | 41 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [NextGenRodeo, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1446203381) | [Ben DeJonge](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896640039) |

## What reviewers say

### NextGenRodeo

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

**Currently charting:** #117 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


### Barrel Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/barrel-pro/id6769216443)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Rider Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Competitor Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Trainer Monthly | $19.99 | per month |
| Rider Annual | $59.99 | per year |
| Competitor Annual | $99.99 | per year |
| Trainer Annual | $199.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked 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 175 ratings, while Barrel Pro averages 5.0 from 2 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 October 14, 2026 and Barrel Pro on October 6, 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.*