Comparison

PonyPlace vs EquineAuction

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

Head to head
About

PonyPlace

A dedicated marketplace for equestrians to buy and sell horses. It offers fast listing creation, advanced search filters, secure communication, and a clutter-free browsing experience.

Highlights
  • Fast horse listings
  • Advanced search filters
  • High-quality media galleries
  • Secure messaging system
  • Ad-free browsing experience
  • Community-driven platform
Features
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The trusted marketplace where equestrians buy and sell horses with confidence. Built by equestrians, for equestrians, PonyPlace makes connecting buyers and sellers simple, secure, and enjoyable. Headquartered in Canby, Oregon, USA, our passion for horses drives everything we do - we believe every horse and pony deserves to find the right home and every rider deserves to find their perfect match. Whether you're selling your sixth stallion or finding your first filly, our community-driven platform connects serious buyers with quality sellers. Why Choose PonyPlace? Lightning-Fast Listings Create professional horse listings in under 3 minutes with fields designed specifically for equestrian needs. Add training history, competition records, and detailed descriptions that serious buyers actually want to see. Advanced Search That Works Filter through 50+ breed categories, age ranges, training levels, and location parameters to find exactly what you're looking for. No more scrolling through irrelevant listings. Stunning Media Galleries Showcase your horse with up to 15 high-quality photos. Let buyers see your horse's conformation, personality, and best angles from multiple perspectives before they visit. Safe & Private Communication Connect with buyers and sellers through our secure messaging system. Share only the details you choose while keeping your personal information protected. Built for Busy Horse People We hate intrusive ads, and we love horses. No banner ads, no pop-ups, no sponsored clutter - just horse listings that matter to you. Whether you're checking the app between barn chores or browsing during a quick break, our clean, intuitive interface gets you where you need to go fast. Community You Can Trust Built by equestrians who understand the importance of authentic connections in our industry. We're committed to creating a marketplace where genuine horse lovers can connect safely. From weekend trail riders to Championship competitors, our community knows horses - and they know PonyPlace delivers results. More Features Coming Soon We're constantly improving based on our community's feedback. Video uploads, listing favorites, user avatars, saved searches, easier sign-in, and power-user desktop views are currently in development to make your experience even better. Ready to get started? Download free today - all listings and photo uploads are completely free!

About

EquineAuction

A platform for buying and selling horses online, making the process safe and simple. It connects buyers and sellers globally, encouraging direct communication for confident transactions.

Highlights
  • Online horse buying and selling
  • Safe and simple transactions
  • Global client base
  • Vetted sellers
  • Detailed horse representation
  • Direct buyer-consignor communication
Features
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EquineAuction.com is a platform that offers an opportunity to all clients, from any background an opportunity to experience the ease of buying and selling online. As the industry continues to evolve to a larger client base, we are here to make your experience of buying, or selling, a horse safe and simple. We ask our vetted sellers to represent each horse with as much material as possible, allowing a buyer to remain confident in their purchase from anywhere in the world. EquineAuction.com hopes to offer personability back into the auction atmosphere, encouraging buyers to contact consignors with any questions or visits prior to bidding. Let us help match you with your next equine partner!

Screenshots

PonyPlace4 screens
EquineAuction4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: EquineAuction at 4.5 against PonyPlace's 3.5. EquineAuction also leads on review sentiment (86% vs 47%) and in-app purchases (none vs 10). PonyPlace's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). 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. PonyPlace sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. EquineAuction asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

EquineAuction holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 41 and 15 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 47% of PonyPlace's written reviews are positive against 86% of EquineAuction's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PonyPlace ships an update every 3 weeks, EquineAuction every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
PonyPlace versus EquineAuction: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPonyPlaceEquineAuction
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.5 (41 ratings)4.5 (15 ratings) — better
Positive reviews47.1% of reviews85.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings41 — better15
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.014.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size44 MB84 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperBronc & Bridle, LLCEquineAuction LLC

Customer experience

PonyPlace

All ratings41 ratings
Positive61.0%
Neutral2.4%
Negative36.6%
Written reviews17 reviews
Positive47.1%
Neutral0.0%
Negative52.9%

EquineAuction

All ratings15 ratings
Positive86.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative13.3%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive85.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative14.3%

In-app purchases

8 purchases

PonyPlace

One-time8
  • Premium Horse Listing$4.99
  • Tack Featured 30 Day Listing$4.99
  • Premium Listing$4.99
Show 5 more
  • Tack Featured 30 Day Listing2 variants$5.99
  • Tack Featured 30 Day Listing$6.99
  • Tack Featured 30 Day Listing2 variants$7.99
  • Tack Featured 30 Day Listing$8.99
  • 30 Day Horse Featured Listing$24.99
None

EquineAuction

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PonyPlace free?
PonyPlace is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is EquineAuction free?
EquineAuction is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, PonyPlace or EquineAuction?
EquineAuction is rated higher. PonyPlace averages 3.5 out of 5 from 41 ratings, while EquineAuction averages 4.5 from 15 ratings.
Do PonyPlace or EquineAuction have ads?
Neither PonyPlace nor EquineAuction shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PonyPlace or EquineAuction?
PonyPlace ships an update every 3 weeks, and EquineAuction every 2 months. Most recently, PonyPlace was updated on November 2, 2026 and EquineAuction on November 3, 2026.

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