# Equilab vs Polework Patterns

The clearest difference is price: Equilab at Free against Polework Patterns's $3.99. Equilab also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 6 months) and ratings volume (5.2K vs 3). Polework Patterns's advantage is review sentiment (93% vs 70%) and rating (5.0 vs 4.8). On ads, in-app purchases, chart position and device support there is nothing between them.

Equilab is free to download; Polework Patterns costs $3.99 up front. Equilab sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per month and Polework Patterns sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Polework Patterns holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Equilab has 5.2K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 70% of Equilab's written reviews are positive against 93% of Polework Patterns's.

Equilab ships an update weekly, Polework Patterns every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Equilab | Polework Patterns |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $3.99 |
| Rating | [4.8 (5.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/equilab-horse-riding-tracker/id1133163586/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/polework-patterns/id6444026538/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **5.2K** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 70.2% of reviews | **93.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 6 months |
| Monetization | **Freemium** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | #113 | **#39** |
| Size | 226 MB | 47 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | **13.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Equestrian Insights AB](https://appshunter.io/developer/1126278857) | [Nina Gill](https://appshunter.io/developer/1651618994) |

## What reviewers say

### Equilab

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/equilab-horse-riding-tracker/id1133163586)

**Currently charting:** #113 Top Grossing · Sports (US App Store)

Track your equestrian rides, monitor horse progress, and stay safe with live location sharing. Connect with a global community, organize schedules, and gain insights into your training. Ideal for riders of all levels.

**Highlights:** Ride tracking (distance, speed, gaits, turns), Live location sharing for safety, Gait analysis and progress monitoring, Challenges and achievements, Equestrian community connection, Shared calendars and groups, Apple HealthKit integration

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Siri integration, Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Equilab Premium - Monthly | $12.99 | per month |
| Equilab Premium - 6 months | $59.99 | per 6 months |
| Equilab Premium - Annual | $99.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 💯 Detailed tracking of rides
- 👍 Helpful for monitoring horse's fitness
- 🗺️ Accurate GPS mapping
- 🔒 Safety tracking feature
- 🤝 Ability to connect with friends

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Premium features too expensive
- 🐛 Inaccurate gait detection
- 🔍 Limited free features
- 🔄 Glitches and crashes
- 🔒 Safety tracking behind paywall

**Reported bugs**

- Rides disappearing from timeline
- Inability to edit or delete recorded rides
- Inconsistent gait and speed tracking
- Syncing issues between phone and Apple Watch

**Requested features**

- Pause/resume ride tracking
- Ability to add unlimited horses
- Customizable calendar/planning
- Apple Watch app with full functionality
- Improved accuracy for Western disciplines


### Polework Patterns

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/polework-patterns/id6444026538)

**Currently charting:** #39 Top Paid · Sports (US App Store)

Discover new polework exercises for your horse with this app. It offers 40 diverse layouts and 120 exercises focusing on balance, core strength, and responsiveness. Easily find patterns based on pole count or training focus, with suggested paces and difficulty ratings.

**Highlights:** 40 polework layouts, Search by pole count, Search by training focus, Random layout generator, Color-coded pace suggestions, Difficulty ratings, Favorites folder

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Patterns Add-On #1 | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Equilab free?

Equilab is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Polework Patterns free?

Polework Patterns costs $3.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Equilab or Polework Patterns?

Polework Patterns is rated higher. Equilab averages 4.8 out of 5 from 5.2K ratings, while Polework Patterns averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Equilab or Polework Patterns have ads?

Neither Equilab nor Polework Patterns shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Equilab or Polework Patterns?

Equilab ships an update weekly, and Polework Patterns every 6 months. Most recently, Equilab was updated on October 2, 2026 and Polework Patterns on October 3, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Equilab or Polework Patterns?

Equilab currently peaks at #113 in the App Store charts, and Polework Patterns at #39. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*