Comparison

TestPro Sampler vs Polework Patterns

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

Head to head
About

TestPro Sampler

Visualize and practice dressage tests to improve your performance. This interactive app allows you to learn movements, run through entire tests, and even practice on foot with audio cues. It's designed to build confidence and maximize your marks.

Highlights
  • Visualize test movements
  • Practice on foot with audio
  • Interactive test guidance
  • Learn specific movements
  • Run through full tests
  • Tap-through refresher
Features
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Created by dressage people for dressage people TestPro was inspired by watching competitors “drawing” in the air as they run through the test. You’re not just learning the test, you’re visualising your ride, a key technique in sport psychology to maximise performance. TestPro immerses you in the test, supporting your learning at every stage from your first run through, through visualising your ride to a final refresher just before you enter the arena: - Focus on learning specific movements or groups - Run through the whole test - See the shape and symmetry of the test - Close your eyes and listen to the movements read aloud - Sit back and watch all or part of the test played in sequence - Challenge yourself to complete the test - Do a 10 second tap-through just before you enter the arena - Put on headphones and practise the test on foot - Lock your device and ride with TestPro speaking - Develop your strategy for maximising marks REALLY knowing the test gives you the confidence to focus on your ride - and having a good time! ++ TestPro KNOWS the test ++ TestPro is totally interactive. Draw with your finger or tap on the screen, TestPro will guide you when you need it. You can stop and start, skip movements, go forward and backward through the test. Switch Play on and watch the test from any point. ++ Have TestPro SPEAK the test ++ With Speaking on TestPro reads the current movement aloud as it’s drawn. If you use the Play and Speak functions at the same time TestPro plays the test, speaking each movement aloud as it draws it. ++ All the tests are BUILT-IN, updates are FREE ++ Competing or training TestPro is always with you, up to date and accurate. All the tests are built-in, there is no need for a Wi-Fi or phone signal once you’ve downloaded the app, and when the built in tests change updates are free. ++ Your horse DESERVES it ++ You invest a lot in training your horse and getting to competitions, TestPro will help you ride accurately and maximise your marks. IN THIS EDITION Young Riders Preliminary (also used as British Dressage Advanced 105) Eventing Three Star B Para Equestrian Grade III Novice A There are direct links to other TestPro editions Acknowledgement: The music score used in the preview videos is "Victory" from http://www.purple-planet.com

About

Polework Patterns

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
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Do you love polework but have run out of ideas how to use your poles? Are you looking to engage your horse’s brain as well as their body in a fun and beneficial way? Do you get bored in the arena and need to help finding new ways to keep both you and your horse entertained? If the answer is yes to any of the above then you need the Polework Patterns App by Fancy Footwork Equestrian in your life! This app includes 40 different layouts (20 main and 20 random) which are designed to be multi directional and use between one and twenty poles. There are several unique features including: - the option to search for layouts based on the amount of poles you want to use: • 1–5 poles • 6–10 poles • 11–15 poles • 16–20 poles - the option to search for exercises based on what area of a horse’s development you want to focus on – here you will find 15 categories including • Balance • Core • Engagement • Response to rider • ... and more! - a random button which can be used if you can’t decide which layout to go for, or if you like to live a little dangerously! Either way press that random button, watch the poles spin, the confetti fall and then marvel as your layout is revealed! - all of the layouts have different suggested exercises to use (four options for the main layouts and two options for the random layouts), each of which are colour-coded to show which pace to use, and a proposed difficulty rating attached to help you decide if that exercise is suitable to your horse’s stage of training. - 120 potential exercises with four suggestions given per exercise as to what areas it could help your horse improve on. (Flexibility, straightness etc) - a “Favourites” folder where you can add any of the 80 exercises used in the main layouts for quick and easy access. - all for a one off price! No monthly subscription. No annual membership. Buy it once and that's it; its yours to keep! Polework patterns was developed by the creator of Fancy Footwork Equestrian, Nina Gill. Nina is a qualified coach who runs Polework clinics full-time and is passionate about her work and the many benefits of polework. This passion has led to Fancy Footwork Equestrian collaborating with some of the U.K.’s biggest equestrian YouTubers and influencers, as well as having Polework training articles printed in three of the biggest equine magazines to date. With this app you will never run out of Polework ideas, even the biggest layouts have been designed to be broken down into smaller sections so that those sections can be used as a standalone layout if you don’t have enough poles to build the whole thing.

Screenshots

TestPro Sampler4 screens
Polework Patterns4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: TestPro Sampler at Free against Polework Patterns's $3.99. TestPro Sampler also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1). Polework Patterns's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 3.0) and review sentiment (93% vs 78%). On ratings volume, update cadence, 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

TestPro Sampler is free to download; Polework Patterns costs $3.99 up front. Polework Patterns sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. TestPro Sampler asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Polework Patterns holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 3 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 78% of TestPro Sampler's written reviews are positive against 93% of Polework Patterns's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TestPro Sampler ships an update every 9 months, Polework Patterns every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on September 9, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
TestPro Sampler versus Polework Patterns: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTestPro SamplerPolework Patterns
PriceFree — better$3.99
Rating3.0 (5 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews77.8% of reviews93.1% of reviews — better
Number of ratings5 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 9 monthsEvery 6 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB47 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLION DOG APPS LIMITEDNina Gill

Customer experience

TestPro Sampler

All ratings5 ratings
Positive40.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative40.0%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive77.8%
Neutral11.1%
Negative11.1%

Polework Patterns

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews29 reviews
Positive93.1%
Neutral0.0%
Negative6.9%

In-app purchases

None

TestPro Sampler

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Polework Patterns

One-time1
  • Patterns Add-On #1$2.99

Questions

Is TestPro Sampler free?
TestPro Sampler is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Polework Patterns free?
Polework Patterns costs $3.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, TestPro Sampler or Polework Patterns?
Polework Patterns is rated higher. TestPro Sampler averages 3.0 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Polework Patterns averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.
Do TestPro Sampler or Polework Patterns have ads?
Neither TestPro Sampler nor Polework Patterns shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TestPro Sampler or Polework Patterns?
TestPro Sampler ships an update every 9 months, and Polework Patterns every 6 months. Most recently, TestPro Sampler was updated on September 9, 2026 and Polework Patterns on September 24, 2026.

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