# Equiscribe — Horse show pattern scribing

> iPad app for horse show scribing, automating score calculations and pattern management. (iPhone/iPad app by Equiscribe LLC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/equiscribe/id1280749396 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Equiscribe LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1441485444)
- Category: Productivity, Sports
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 4 App Store ratings · 2 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 87 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2018-07-27
- Data updated: 2026-08-02
- Monetization: freemium
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/equiscribe/id1280749396/reviews.md

## What is Equiscribe?

Equiscribe makes scribing for horse shows easier for rookie and veteran scribes alike by moving the arithmetic to the iPad. It allows you to automatically sort your finalized scores, and publish patterns and scoresheets to Equiscribe's cloud service.

In-app subscription:

Equiscribe now offers a subscription for access to premium features including
  • Full pattern library access
  • Print patterns directly from iPad
  • Email show patterns directly from iPad
  • Print score sheets via AirPrint
  • Text searchable rulebooks
  • Post score sheets to equiscribe.com
  • Prioritized customer support

Premium subscription is offered in annual recurrence and renewal will automatically be generated within 24 hours prior to the end of your subscription expiration.

Terms and conditions can be found at https://www.equiscribe.com/terms_conditions.html

## Key features

- Automated score calculation
- Automatic score sorting
- Publish patterns and score sheets to cloud
- Access to full pattern library (premium)
- Print patterns and score sheets (premium)
- Email show patterns (premium)
- Text searchable rulebooks (premium)

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Equiscribe Pro Annual | $99.99 | per year |


## Recent user reviews (2 of 2)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/equiscribe/id1280749396/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Great programme

*2023-01-25*

Have used their system at 2 shows and it’s awesome. Not having to add or work out placing not only makes it easier for the ring steward, but it saves about an our a day with adding up and placing, and of course it removes human error

### 5/5 — Great App!

*2019-09-11*

Straight forward and easy to use!
No more having to add scores, shuffling papers, keeping track of scores on your ladder, ties, etc.!
The developer continually adds and updates the breed show rule books, penalties, new scoring systems, and there are many patterns to choose from!
Your score sheets are easily accessible and printable for exhibitors!
Easy to learn! It's all at your finger tips!

## Frequently asked questions about Equiscribe

### What is Equiscribe?

Equiscribe is an iPad application designed to make horse show scribing easier by automating score calculations and pattern management. It allows users to sort scores, publish score sheets, and access a library of patterns.

### What are the premium features in Equiscribe?

Premium features include full access to the pattern library, direct printing of patterns and score sheets from the iPad via AirPrint, emailing show patterns, text searchable rulebooks, posting score sheets to equiscribe.com, and prioritized customer support.

### How much does Equiscribe Pro cost?

The Equiscribe Pro Annual subscription costs $99.99 per year and includes a 1-month free trial. Renewal is automatic within 24 hours before the subscription expires.

### What devices does Equiscribe support?

Equiscribe is currently supported on iPads. It was last updated on March 5, 2025, with version 3.1.0.

### Is Equiscribe suitable for new scribes?

Yes, Equiscribe is designed to make scribing easier for both rookie and veteran scribes by moving the arithmetic to the iPad, simplifying the process.

### How often is Equiscribe updated?

The app was last updated on March 5, 2025, indicating active development and support. The current version is 3.1.0.

### Does Equiscribe have ads?

No, Equiscribe does not contain advertisements. The monetization model is freemium, with optional in-app subscriptions for premium features.

### What is the age rating for Equiscribe?

Equiscribe has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users. The app is available for download on supported iPad devices.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 3.1.17 — 2026-07-28

This is an app update that synchronizes the App's cloud communication with new Equiscribe cloud protocols.

### 3.1.0 — 2025-03-05

This update includes changes to the app's data layer that maintain compliance with updates to Equiscribe Live Entry, Equiscribe's cloud-based computing and data platform.

### 3.0.15 — 2024-05-23

Fixes bug in API request authorization

### 3.0.14 — 2024-05-15

Fixes bug in API request authorization

### 3.0.13 — 2024-05-09

Fixes a bug that caused the app to crash on tie-break calculations
Updates to data cache to match cloud data model updates

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*Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-08-02.*