Comparison

LiveEQ vs Shimmerly

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

Head to head
About

LiveEQ

This app connects the equestrian community by facilitating the discovery of horses, stables, trainers, jobs, and events. Users can list their own horses, businesses, or job openings for free, and communicate directly within the app. It aims to simplify the process of finding opportunities and resources within the horse world.

Highlights
  • Find horses with detailed filters
  • Locate stables and instructors
  • Discover equestrian events
  • Browse equine job listings
  • List horses, stables, and businesses for free
  • Direct in-app messaging
Features
Read full description

LiveEQ is the leading mobile equestrian app! Find horses, stables, equine jobs, trainers, events, service providers and more on LiveEQ for FREE. List your stable, horse, job, business listing and more completely free. LiveEQ is the best tool to grow your equestrian business and to find new opportunities in the horse world. Discover how the leading equestrian app can open doors for you today. Discover horses that meet your criteria with helpful filters such as breed, age, discipline, price, and more. Locate stables or instructors in your area that provide the services you need at the right price and location for you. Find new events to build your show calendar from A-rated to local school shows. Browse equestrian jobs to discover your next opportunity in the equine industry. FIND HORSES Filter through our extensive list of breeds, age ranges, disciplines and more to find the horse that fits you! Listing a horse for sale or lease? Build a beautiful listing quickly and for free on LiveEQ! Receive and respond to message inquiries directly within the app so you don’t have to give out your personal information until you’re ready. LOCATE STABLES Looking for a new home for your 4-legged best friend, or maybe a riding program for yourself or someone you know? Filter by location, discipline, services offered, price and much more to find the perfect set up before you even go through a tour. When you're ready to meet, send the stable a direct message and start a conversation directly in the app! Stable owners and managers can create a beautiful profile to get in front of new potential clients. Users can go directly to your website, call a phone number you list, or message you directly in the app to set up new appointments. MEET INSTRUCTORS Whether you're a complete beginner or a seasoned professional, a good coach is irreplaceable. That's why we've made it easier than ever to connect with instructors and trainers of all skill levels and price ranges! If you're an instructor looking for new clients - simply create a free Professional profile and get instant responses! PLAN YOUR EVENT CALENDAR Horse shows can be hard to find. Use our easy search and filtering functions to plan your complete horse show calendar from A rated events to local schooling shows. Event managers: easily list your show with your class lists, entry forms, and more in minutes. FIND EMPLOYMENT AND EMPLOYEES Finding equine jobs through word of mouth or Facebook groups is a thing of the past. With LiveEQ, you can browse thousands of jobs in the equine space tailored to your skill level and availability. Looking for new employees? Create a new job posting in minutes and start receiving messages from applicants! FIND A SERVICE PROVIDER OR LIST YOUR BUSINESS On LiveEQ, it's completely free to list your equine business! Create a service provider listing for your Farrier, Equine Dentistry, Equine Photography business and many more. LiveEQ makes it easier than ever to find service providers that meet your criteria. Filter by price range, service, and location to quickly get in touch with providers that can care for your horses needs.

About

Shimmerly

This app uses AI to help you find clothes that fit perfectly and flatter your body shape. It offers virtual try-ons, personalized color analysis, and tailored size recommendations from thousands of brands. Discover your style, get celebrity inspiration, and shop with confidence.

Highlights
  • Virtual fitting room
  • Personalized color analysis
  • Body shape analysis for clothing
  • Tailored size recommendations
  • Celebrity style inspiration
  • Virtual try-on for thousands of brands
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Getting dressed should feel effortless. Shimmerly makes it that way. Step into a fitting room built entirely around you. See how anything looks and fits before it arrives, in the colors and cuts made for your body. Everything beautiful, effortlessly. Your Fitting Room Try anything on in real time. Mix and match from thousands of brands, create looks you love, and know the fit is right before you buy. Always open, always yours. Your Colors Discover the shades that bring you to life. Shimmerly reads your natural coloring to reveal your true season, so you shop the colors that suit you best. Made for Your Shape The right silhouette changes everything. Shimmerly learns your shape and guides you to the cuts that flatter you most, with a stylist's eye built in. Your Perfect Size No more guessing. No more returns. Shimmerly reads over 100 measurements to find your exact size across every brand you shop, from everyday staples to the piece you've been saving for. Choose the plan that fits you: Monthly $9.99 Yearly $47.90 Privacy Policy https://www.shimmerly.ai/privacy Terms of Use https://www.shimmerly.ai/terms

Screenshots

LiveEQ4 screens
Shimmerly4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: LiveEQ at none against Shimmerly's 8. LiveEQ also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.4). Shimmerly's advantage is review sentiment (55% vs 23%) and update cadence (every 5 days vs monthly). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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. Shimmerly sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. LiveEQ asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for LiveEQ against 4.6 for Shimmerly. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 731 and 1.1K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 23% of LiveEQ's written reviews are positive against 55% of Shimmerly's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

LiveEQ ships an update monthly, Shimmerly every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
LiveEQ versus Shimmerly: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLiveEQShimmerly
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (731 ratings)4.6 (1.1K ratings) — better
Positive reviews22.7% of reviews54.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings7311.1K — better
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 5 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS14.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size218 MB321 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLive EQ LLCAll Athlete Inc.

Customer experience

LiveEQ

All ratings722 ratings
Positive86.6%
Neutral5.5%
Negative7.9%
Written reviews44 reviews
Positive22.7%
Neutral11.4%
Negative65.9%

Shimmerly

All ratings1,056 ratings
Positive91.0%
Neutral4.2%
Negative4.8%
Written reviews55 reviews
Positive54.5%
Neutral12.7%
Negative32.7%

User reviews

LiveEQ

From 731 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🐴 Horses
  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 🤩 Great idea

Room to improve

  • 🐛 App crashes
  • 🤯 Buggy and non-functional
  • 🤔 Location issues
  • 😕 Unreliable
  • 🙄 Needs major fixes

Shimmerly

From 1.1K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 🚀 Helpful features
  • 💡 Innovative technology
  • 🎨 Accurate color analysis
  • 🤩 Great app overall

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Crashes and technical issues
  • 💰 Paid features required
  • 🤷‍♀️ Inconsistent results
  • 🌐 Limited for diverse users

Bugs and requests

LiveEQ

Reported bugs

7 issues
  • Can't create an account
  • Filters don't work
  • Can't reset password
  • Messages don't load
  • Can't see horse details
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  • Notifications for messages don't work
  • Trouble uploading pictures

Requested features

3 requests
  • Ability to sell accessories like saddles
  • More users from the East Coast and England
  • Better filtering options for location

Shimmerly

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Self-function and AI body scanner not loading
  • Issues with setting actual age
  • Verification email not being sent

Requested features

3 requests
  • Allow users under 18 to access the app
  • Expand color analysis for diverse skin tones
  • Add more clothing recommendations and styling options

In-app purchases

None

LiveEQ

No in-app purchases

7 purchases

Shimmerly

Subscriptions7
  • Pro Weekly7 Days trial$3.997 Days
  • Pro Weekly$3.997 Days
  • Pro Monthly$9.991 Month
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  • Pro Yearly1 Year trial$47.901 Year
  • Pro Yearly$47.901 Year
  • Pro Yearly With Trial3 Days trial$47.901 Year
  • Pro Yearly1 Year trial2 variants$47.991 Year

Questions

Is LiveEQ free?
LiveEQ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Shimmerly free?
Shimmerly is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, LiveEQ or Shimmerly?
Shimmerly is rated higher. LiveEQ averages 4.5 out of 5 from 731 ratings, while Shimmerly averages 4.6 from 1.1K ratings.
Do LiveEQ or Shimmerly have ads?
Both LiveEQ and Shimmerly show ads.
Which is updated more often, LiveEQ or Shimmerly?
LiveEQ ships an update monthly, and Shimmerly every 5 days. Most recently, LiveEQ was updated on September 28, 2026 and Shimmerly on September 20, 2026.

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