Comparison

CourseWalk 2 vs RiderCoachConnect

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

Head to head
About

CourseWalk 2

Record, map, and analyze cross country equestrian courses. Identify minute markers, add photos and notes to fences, and retrace your course with GPS playback. Ideal for eventers of all levels to prepare for competition.

Highlights
  • Record course track and distance
  • Identify minute markers
  • Add photos, audio, and video to fences
  • Mark compulsory flag locations
  • Retrace entire course with playback
  • Sync and backup courses online
  • Display elevation profile
Features
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NEW VERSION! CourseWalk version 2 has received a major upgrade compared to the original version. The user interface has been modernized and polished. Courses are now automatically synced and backed up to MyCourseWalk.com. Changes made on the device or online are automatically reflected on all platforms. Description: PROBLEMS WITH THE GPS? Please see FAQ #3 and #4 at https://www.coursewalkapp.com/faqs.html . Please contact us directly if you still have issues. GPS WARNING: - iPhone: CourseWalk is compatible with this device - iPad + Wifi + LTE: CourseWalk is compatible with this device - iPad + Wifi: This device does not have a GPS. An external GPS will need to be purchased to be able to record courses. BadElf GPS: http://bad-elf.com/products/gps/ - iPod: This device does not have a GPS. An external GPS will need to be purchased to be able to record courses. BadElf GPS: http://bad-elf.com/products/gps/ Improve your cross country riding with the Course Walk app. Designed specifically for Eventers by Eventers. This app is a useful tool for amateurs and professionals alike. Course Walk uses GPS technology to record and display your cross country course. This app will help you prepare for your course by: • Recording the course track and distance in meters • Identifying minute markers - NEVER wheel your course again and improve your ability to meet optimum time! • Take photos of fences. Audio and video can also be added to fences • Mark the location of compulsory flags • Fence and photo galleries for easy viewing of the pictures • Play function retraces the entire course, displaying the fences as you go • Share your course on MyCourseWalk.Com • Download courses from MyCourseWalk.Com onto your phone • Event Organizers can print course maps off of MyCourseWalk.com • Conveniently links to Eventing Dressage tests and Live Scoring • Auto correction of minute marker position if optimal time is given • Elevation profile displays the terrain along the course with minute markers and fences • Uphill, flat, and downhill slopes can be shown in different colors on the map • No cellphone reception or data connection required to record and view course walks Organizer & Course Designer Features (MyCourseWalk.com): • Print crosscountry and show jumping course maps for your shows • Make last minute edits to the track and fence positions • Add/Edit fence descriptions • Add/Replace fence pictures • Share course maps with your competitors • Fence list with distances and time Contact us if you have any suggestions on how to make the app better! Note: Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life. GPS is only used during course recording.

About

RiderCoachConnect

This app serves as a training journal and feedback platform for equestrian riders and their coaches. It allows riders to log rides, track progress, set goals, and receive detailed feedback. Trainers can review student rides, assign homework, and manage barn events.

Highlights
  • Log rides with details, photos, and videos
  • Track progress on a ride diary
  • Set and achieve ride goals
  • Request and receive trainer feedback
  • Earn badges and compete on leaderboards
  • Trainer review queue and feedback tools
  • Barn community features and event management
Features
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RiderCoachConnect is the training journal and coaching feedback platform for equestrian riders and their trainers. FOR STUDENTS: - Log every ride with date, type, duration, horse, notes, photos, and videos - Track your progress on a calendar-based ride diary - Set goals — simple text, structured with tags, or milestone-based journeys - Request trainer reviews and receive detailed feedback with ratings - Earn 25 badges for ride milestones, hours, streaks, and achievements - Compete with your barn on the weekly scorecard leaderboard - Connect with your barn community through posts, comments, and likes - Stay informed with in-app and push notifications FOR TRAINERS: - Review student rides with a Kanban-style queue (New / In Progress / Completed) - Leave feedback with A-F ratings, category ratings, and exercise assignments - Assign homework with due dates and tags - Create and manage barn events on a shared calendar - View student progress and ride history at a glance BUILT FOR THE BARN: - Students connect to trainers via invite codes - Trainers create and manage their barn - Everything is private by default — students control what they share - Works alongside the web app at ridercoachconnect.com - Terms of Use (EULA): https://lfh-web--liveflatouthelp.us-central1.hosted.app/docs/ridercoachconnect/policies/terms-of-service - Privacy Policy: https://lfh-web--liveflatouthelp.us-central1.hosted.app/docs/ridercoachconnect/policies/privacy-policy

Screenshots

CourseWalk 24 screens
RiderCoachConnect4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: RiderCoachConnect at 100% against CourseWalk 2's 0%. RiderCoachConnect also leads on price (Free vs $14.99) and rating (5.0 vs 4.0). CourseWalk 2's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 8) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.2). On 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

RiderCoachConnect is free to download; CourseWalk 2 costs $14.99 up front. RiderCoachConnect sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. CourseWalk 2 asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

RiderCoachConnect holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 4 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of CourseWalk 2's written reviews are positive against 100% of RiderCoachConnect's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CourseWalk 2 ships an update every 3 months, RiderCoachConnect every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
CourseWalk 2 versus RiderCoachConnect: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCourseWalk 2RiderCoachConnect
Price$14.99Free — better
Rating4.0 (5 ratings)5.0 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings5 — better4
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 9 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better26.2
Further details — not scored
Size33 MB23 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperThe Finder Network, LLCCraig Kennedy

Customer experience

CourseWalk 2

All ratings5 ratings
Positive80.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative20.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

RiderCoachConnect

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

CourseWalk 2

No in-app purchases

8 purchases

RiderCoachConnect

Subscriptions8
  • Solo Student (Monthly)$4.991 Month
  • Starter (Monthly)$29.991 Month
  • Solo Student (Annual)$49.991 Year
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  • Growing (Monthly)$69.001 Month
  • Pro (Monthly)$129.001 Month
  • Enterprise (Monthly)$199.001 Month
  • Starter (Annual)$290.001 Year
  • Growing (Annual)$690.001 Year

Questions

Is CourseWalk 2 free?
CourseWalk 2 costs $14.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is RiderCoachConnect free?
RiderCoachConnect is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, CourseWalk 2 or RiderCoachConnect?
RiderCoachConnect is rated higher. CourseWalk 2 averages 4.0 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while RiderCoachConnect averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.
Do CourseWalk 2 or RiderCoachConnect have ads?
Neither CourseWalk 2 nor RiderCoachConnect shows ads.
Which is updated more often, CourseWalk 2 or RiderCoachConnect?
CourseWalk 2 ships an update every 3 months, and RiderCoachConnect every 9 days. Most recently, CourseWalk 2 was updated on November 6, 2026 and RiderCoachConnect on November 7, 2026.

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