# Vetcalculators vs Equigate

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Equigate at 89% against Vetcalculators's 45%. Equigate also leads on monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and update cadence (every 10 days vs every 3 months). Vetcalculators's advantage is rating (4.7 vs 3.5) and ratings volume (606 vs 4). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Vetcalculators sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $3.99 per month and Equigate sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $63.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Vetcalculators holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Vetcalculators has 606 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 45% of Vetcalculators's written reviews are positive against 89% of Equigate's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Vetcalculators ships an update every 3 months, Equigate every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Vetcalculators | Equigate |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (606 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vetcalculators/id1403466061/reviews)** | [3.5 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/equigate/id1661330034/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **606** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 45.2% of reviews | **88.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | **#53** | — |
| Size | 85 MB | 116 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [LifeLearn USA](https://appshunter.io/developer/1642768183) | [Equigate Technologies LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1661330036) |

## What reviewers say

### Vetcalculators

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vetcalculators/id1403466061)

**Currently charting:** #53 Top Grossing · Medical (US App Store)

This app provides veterinarians and staff with a comprehensive suite of calculators for drug dosages, medical measurements, and patient assessments. It also includes a wide range of veterinary references for quick access to essential information.

**Highlights:** Drug dose calculators, Emergency drug dosages, Fluid therapy rates, Toxicity calculators, Pet age calculator, Veterinary references, Unit conversion

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Vetcalculators Subscription | $3.99 | per month |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Saves significant time on drug calculations
- ✅ Accurate dosage calculations reduce errors
- 📚 Comprehensive reference library with multiple resources
- 💊 Useful for emergency cases and anesthesia management
- 🔧 Highly customizable with favorites and personal dosages

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Switched from one-time purchase to monthly subscription
- 🔐 No grandfathering for previous paid users
- 🐛 App frequently freezes or crashes on opening
- 🐛 Unresponsive UI elements that require repeated tapping
- 🌐 Requires internet connection to function

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes or closes immediately upon opening
- UI elements unresponsive to clicks and taps
- Drug database fails to load after updates
- Data not persisting when app order is changed
- New drugs and concentrations not saving properly

**Requested features**

- Support for additional animal species beyond dogs and cats
- Gram weight unit option in addition to lbs and kgs
- Cross-device data synchronization
- Offline functionality without internet requirement
- Student pricing or free tier option


### Equigate

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/equigate/id1661330034)

This app offers comprehensive practice management for equine and canine professionals, streamlining appointments, payments, and client communication. It provides tailored profiles for various animal health services, helping businesses save time on administration and focus on their core practice.

**Highlights:** Practice management for equine and canine professionals, Client portal for animal information and appointments, Effortless bookings and secure payments, Direct messaging with clients, Instant and dependable reports, Tailored profiles for various animal health services

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $63.99 | per month |
| Pay as you go: 10 Units | $16.99 | one-time |
| Pay as you go: 20 units | $32.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Vetcalculators free?

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

### Is Equigate free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Vetcalculators or Equigate?

Vetcalculators is rated higher. Vetcalculators averages 4.7 out of 5 from 606 ratings, while Equigate averages 3.5 from 4 ratings.

### Do Vetcalculators or Equigate have ads?

Neither Vetcalculators nor Equigate shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Vetcalculators or Equigate?

Vetcalculators ships an update every 3 months, and Equigate every 10 days. Most recently, Vetcalculators was updated on September 22, 2026 and Equigate on September 10, 2026.

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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.*