US Equestrian vs ShowGroundsLive
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
US Equestrian
Manage your equestrian membership, access horse ID cards, and search rule books. Discover exclusive member perks and discounts from preferred retailers and brands.
- Membership details access
- Save and flag horse ID cards
- Search rule books
- Access member perks
- Exclusive discounts
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Keeping track of your US Equestrian Membership and horse ID cards has never been easier. The US Equestrian App allows you to access your membership details, save and flag horse ID cards, search the rule books and much more. Plus with USEF Member Perks and discounts at your fingertips you can save with preferred retailers and brands.
ShowGroundsLive
Stay connected to every horse show event with real-time results, ride times, and schedules. This app provides instant access to class information, making it easy for competitors, coaches, and spectators to follow along without needing paper printouts.
- Live results and scoring
- Ride times and order of go
- Class and division schedules
- Real-time updates
- Hunter/jumper focus
- Subscription for entries and sign-ups
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ShowGroundsLive puts the entire horse show in your hands. Whether you're competing, coaching, or cheering from the rail, stay connected to every class, every result, and every moment that matters. Track live results as scores post. Check your ride times and order of go so you're always ready at the in-gate. Follow your favorite horses and riders across divisions, and get the information you need without hunting down a paper printout or squinting at the office window. Built for the hunter/jumper world and trusted at competitions across North America, ShowGrounds Live keeps exhibitors, trainers, and spectators in sync with what's happening in the ring — in real time. FEATURES - Live results and scoring as they happen - Ride times and order of go at your fingertips - Class and division schedules - Fast, clean access to the information that keeps your show day running Live results, entries and class sign-ups are included with a ShowGrounds Live subscription. Browsing shows, schedules and other information is free. Spend less time chasing information and more time focused on your ride. Download ShowGrounds Live and experience your next competition from the best seat in the house. SUBSCRIPTION DETAILS ShowGrounds Live Premium is an auto-renewing subscription, available as 1 week, 1 month or 1 year. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. The subscription renews automatically unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account is charged for renewal within 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel your subscription in your Apple Account settings after purchase. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://showgroundsonline.com/privacypolicy/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: US Equestrian at 50% against ShowGroundsLive's 0%. US Equestrian also leads on rating (3.5 vs 3.0) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). ShowGroundsLive's advantage is chart position (#197 vs unranked). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
US Equestrian holds the better App Store score, 3.5 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: US Equestrian has 6 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of US Equestrian's written reviews are positive against 0% of ShowGroundsLive's.
US Equestrian ships an update every 2 months, ShowGroundsLive every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | US Equestrian | ShowGroundsLive |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.5 (6 ratings) — better | 3.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 6 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 6 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | #197 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 55 MB | 67 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | United States Equestrian Federation, Inc. | ShowGrounds, LLC |
Customer experience
US Equestrian
ShowGroundsLive
In-app purchases
US Equestrian
No in-app purchases
ShowGroundsLive
No in-app purchases
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