Comparison

HorseSync vs EquestFile

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

HorseSync

Streamline the creation and management of horse health and compliance records. Quickly capture photos, document identification details, and sync information directly to your account, reducing manual entry and freeing up time for patient care.

Highlights
  • Capture and upload horse photos
  • Document identification and profile details
  • Organize and access horse records
  • Reduce manual data entry
  • Sync data with GlobalVetLink platform
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Managing horse health and compliance records takes time—especially when photos, identification details, and documentation are spread across multiple steps. HorseSync helps simplify that process so you can work more efficiently, whether you’re in the clinic or in the field. HorseSync by GlobalVetLink is designed to streamline the creation and management of horse profiles. Built to work seamlessly with the GlobalVetLink platform, HorseSync allows veterinarians and practice staff to quickly capture photos, record essential horse information, and sync everything directly to their account. With just a few taps, you can: • Capture and upload horse photos from your mobile device • Document key identification and profile details • Keep horse records organized and accessible • Reduce manual entry and duplicate work By simplifying how horse profiles are created and stored, HorseSync helps you spend less time on documentation and more time focused on patient care.

About

EquestFile

Manage all your equine data, from horse records and health to training and tasks. Access information on the go and share it with employees and owners. Syncs across devices without Wi-Fi.

Highlights
  • Horse record keeping
  • Health and supplement tracking
  • Training schedule management
  • Task assignment for employees
  • Information sharing with owners
  • Cross-device data synchronization
  • Customizable data entry
Features
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EquestFile is the premier equine data management platform. Customers with EquestFile accounts can quickly enter horse data such as recording numbers, height, breed, feeding and supplement information, healthcare records for routine and emergency care, training schedules and modalities. You can assign tasks to employees and receive feedback from them regarding the status of these tasks. These items can be entered through your desktop platform or through your mobile app and the information will sync back and forth…no Wi-Fi needed. - User Friendly and Customizable - Data entry wizards and dropdown menus for easy and fast data entry. Customize the platform for your barn including your feeds, medications, and training modalities. - Farm Information With You At All Times - At the ring? At the vet clinic? At the horse show? On a horse? Never again be at the barn and wonder when the last time your horses last had dental services or how many times they were worked this week. With EquestFile this information is easily accessible and easy to update! - Share Information with Employees and Owners - Assign tasks to employees, allow owners to view their horse details so they have all the information on their specific horses. The barn manager decides who see what! - Sync Data Across all Devices - Want to enter data at the ring? Want to update horse information in the comfort of your home at the end of the day with a glass of wine or a cup of tea on your big screen monitor? Go ahead! Data will sync across all of your devices so you can work where you work best. - Unbelievable Support - EquestFile is here to make your life as a barn manager or horse owner easier. Our support includes every thing from frequently asked questions, users manual, to text and voicemail consultations to even going into your account and entering data for you! Subscription Details: Your subscription will start with a 14-day trial. EquestFile will provide equine data management services on a monthly basis for users who sign up for a monthly subscription. EquestFile will provide equine data management services on a yearly basis for users who sign up for a yearly subscription. Payment will be charged to iTunes account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hourse before the end of the current period. You can turn of the auto-renew from your iPhone settings. Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period. Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user’s Account Setting after purchase. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable. Subscriptions will be charged to your credit card through your iTunes account. Your subscription will automatically renew unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of your current subscription. Once your credit card has been charged the charge is not refundable. You can manage your subscription at any time by viewing your account in iTunes from you Mac or PC, or Account Settings on your device after purchase. Terms of service: https://equestfile.com/terms-of-service/

Screenshots

HorseSync4 screens
EquestFile4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: EquestFile at 80% against HorseSync's 19%. EquestFile also leads on rating (4.2 vs 2.2) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 8 months). HorseSync's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6). On price, ratings volume, ads and device support 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. EquestFile sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $29.99 per month. HorseSync asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

EquestFile holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 2.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 17 and 20 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 19% of HorseSync's written reviews are positive against 80% of EquestFile's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

HorseSync ships an update every 8 months, EquestFile every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on June 8, 2026 and September 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
HorseSync versus EquestFile: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHorseSyncEquestFile
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.2 (17 ratings)4.2 (20 ratings) — better
Positive reviews18.8% of reviews80.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1720 — better
Update frequencyEvery 8 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.011.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB89 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGlobalVetLINKEllen Eakin

Customer experience

HorseSync

All ratings17 ratings
Positive17.6%
Neutral23.5%
Negative58.8%
Written reviews16 reviews
Positive18.8%
Neutral25.0%
Negative56.3%

EquestFile

All ratings20 ratings
Positive80.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative20.0%
Written reviews15 reviews
Positive80.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative20.0%

In-app purchases

None

HorseSync

No in-app purchases

6 purchases

EquestFile

Subscriptions6
  • Monthly Basic Plan14 Days trial$29.991 Month
  • Monthly Premium Plan14 Days trial$39.991 Month
  • Monthly Unlimited Plan14 Days trial$59.991 Month
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  • Yearly Basic Plan14 Days trial$294.991 Year
  • Yearly Premium Plan14 Days trial$399.991 Year
  • Yearly Unlimited Plan14 Days trial$599.991 Year

Questions

Is HorseSync free?
HorseSync is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is EquestFile free?
EquestFile is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, HorseSync or EquestFile?
EquestFile is rated higher. HorseSync averages 2.2 out of 5 from 17 ratings, while EquestFile averages 4.2 from 20 ratings.
Do HorseSync or EquestFile have ads?
Neither HorseSync nor EquestFile shows ads.
Which is updated more often, HorseSync or EquestFile?
HorseSync ships an update every 8 months, and EquestFile every 3 weeks. Most recently, HorseSync was updated on June 8, 2026 and EquestFile on September 7, 2026.

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