Comparison

EQUINET vs Forelock

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

Head to head
About

EQUINET

This app streamlines daily business management for farriers. It offers features like horse and contact logs, appointment scheduling, digital inventory, and invoicing. The app also supports team collaboration and works both online and offline.

Highlights
  • Horse & Contact Logs
  • Horse Entries with Notes & Pictures
  • Appointment Scheduling
  • Digital Inventory Management
  • Digital Shopping Lists
  • Invoicing
  • Team Collaboration
Features
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EQUINET is an app designed to make every day business management easier for farriers. App features: 1. HORSE & CONTACT LOGS: instant overview of all your contacts and horses in one place. 2. HORSE ENTRIES: Document and share your services for each horse with notes, pictures and an overview of the products used. 3. APPOINTMENTS: Create appointments for horses based on shoeing cycles, send invites and get a complete overview of team's schedule. 4. DIGITAL INVENTORY: Stay on top of your inventory by having an overview of products in stock with quantities. 5. DIGITAL SHOPPING LISTS: Generate shopping lists based on your stock levels and share it instantly with your dealer. 6. INVOICING: Manage finances efficiently by creating and sending invoices to your clients either directly or through your accounting providers (like Xero). 7. EQUINET TEAMS: Invite your whole team to collaborate and ensure all work is held in one secure place, making your business run more efficiently. What sets EQUINET apart: - It’s a free solution designed with Farriers for Farriers! - It's a unique app that works both offline & online - specially catered for our farriers who often work long hours in low-signal areas. - With over 190 years in the hoofcare industry Mustad has always been working with farriers to develop valuable solutions. Together we have developed EQUINET to make your life easier. - The app also had a web app version (compatible with PC, laptop, tablets) allowing farriers to use features that benefit from a bigger screen. Please note that EQUINET is currently only available in Australia, New Zealand and the USA. We are working behind the scenes to bring the app to other markets worldwide. Terms of Use: https://equinetapp.tilda.ws/us/termsandconditions

About

Forelock

Features
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Forelock is the all-in-one business management app built specifically for farriers and equine practitioners. Keep your schedule full, your records organized, and your client communication professional—without juggling notebooks, spreadsheets, and scattered messages. Whether you’re a solo operator or running a team, Forelock helps you deliver consistent care and run a smoother business at the barn and on the road. Everything you need, in one place - Scheduling & appointments - Plan your day, reduce double-booking, and stay on top of upcoming visits. - Horse profiles - Maintain complete horse histories with owner details and important notes. - Treatment records & pathology tracking - Log work performed, observations, and ongoing issues so nothing gets missed. - Client communication - Keep conversations organized and follow up quickly when schedules change. - Team management (optional) - Coordinate multiple practitioners and keep everyone aligned. - Materials & inventory - Track what you use, what you have on hand, and what needs restocking. - Built for real barn workflows - Fast to update on-site, easy to reference later. Designed for equine professionals Your work is mobile, detail-heavy, and time-sensitive. Forelock is built to help you: - Save time on admin - Improve continuity of care with better records - Look more professional with organized client info - Scale operations when you add teammates Download Forelock and bring your scheduling, horse records, and business tools into one system.

Screenshots

EQUINET4 screens
Forelock3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Forelock at none against EQUINET's 12. Forelock also leads on ads (none vs shown). EQUINET's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 6 months) and iOS requirement (13.4 vs 15.1). On price 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. EQUINET sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $29.00 per month. Forelock asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

EQUINET ships an update fortnightly, Forelock every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
EQUINET versus Forelock: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEQUINETForelock
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (9 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings9 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 6 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.4 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size82 MB52 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMustad HoofcareKirsten O'Farrell

In-app purchases

12 purchases

EQUINET

Subscriptions12
  • EQUINET Premium3 Months trial$29.001 Month
  • Premium for Teams (2 seats)3 Months trial$69.001 Month
  • Premium for Teams (14 seats)3 Months trial$309.001 Month
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  • EQUINET Premium for Teams3 Months trial$329.001 Month
  • Premium for Teams (16 seats)3 Months trial$349.001 Month
  • Premium for Teams (17 seats)3 Months trial$369.001 Month
  • Premium for Teams (19 seats)3 Months trial$409.001 Month
  • Premium for Teams (20 seats)3 Months trial$429.001 Month
  • Premium for Teams (21 seats)3 Months trial$449.001 Month
  • Premium for Teams (22 seats)3 Months trial$469.001 Month
  • Premium for Teams (23 seats)3 Months trial$489.001 Month
  • Premium for Teams (24 seats)3 Months trial$509.001 Month
None

Forelock

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is EQUINET free?
EQUINET is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Forelock free?
Forelock is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do EQUINET or Forelock have ads?
EQUINET shows ads; Forelock does not.
Which is updated more often, EQUINET or Forelock?
EQUINET ships an update fortnightly, and Forelock every 6 months. Most recently, EQUINET was updated on October 8, 2026 and Forelock on October 7, 2026.

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