# EquiTecs vs ID My Thoroughbred

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ID My Thoroughbred at none against EquiTecs's 20. ID My Thoroughbred also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). EquiTecs's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 5 months) and ratings volume (17 vs 2). On price, rating and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. EquiTecs sells 20 in-app purchases, starting at $11.00 per month. ID My Thoroughbred asks for nothing beyond the download.

ID My Thoroughbred holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: EquiTecs has 17 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

EquiTecs ships an update monthly, ID My Thoroughbred every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | EquiTecs | ID My Thoroughbred |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (17 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/equitecs/id1643948711/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id-my-thoroughbred/id6449471045/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **17** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 5 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 87 MB | 24 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Equi-Tape Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1643948713) | [The Jockey Club](https://appshunter.io/developer/415303229) |

## What reviewers say

### EquiTecs

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/equitecs/id1643948711)

Learn equine taping techniques from experts with step-by-step education and practical application guides. Track your progress, gain professional certification, and access a library of taping protocols. The app offers a free basics course and paid individual protocols or subscription plans for comprehensive learning.

**Highlights:** Step-by-step equine taping education, Progress tracking for lessons, Professional certification options, Lifetime access for self-paced learning, Application library with individual protocols, Offline access to protocol downloads

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (20)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Practical Solutions | $11.00 | per month |
| Modular Education | $37.99 | per month |
| Subscription. | $120.99 | per year |
| Subscription | $399.99 | per year |
| EFT Relax Hamstring | $25.00 | one-time |
| EFT Post Dental | $25.00 | one-time |
| The Basics | $28.99 | one-time |
| EFT Leg Injuries Support | $50.00 | one-time |
| EFT Muscle Act Limb Ext | $50.00 | one-time |
| EFT Back Sup. & Decomp. | $50.00 | one-time |
| EFT Muscle Relax. - Back | $50.00 | one-time |
| EFT Circulation | $50.00 | one-time |
| EFT Basics | $100.00 | one-time |
| The Back Module | $180.99 | one-time |
| The Connections Module | $197.99 | one-time |
| The Hock Module | $197.99 | one-time |
| The Stifle Module | $209.00 | one-time |
| The Fascia Module | $224.99 | one-time |
| The Lower Leg Module | $469.99 | one-time |
| Equi-Taping® Fundamental | $749.00 | one-time |


### ID My Thoroughbred

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id-my-thoroughbred/id6449471045)

Scan a horse's microchip or enter its number to quickly identify a Thoroughbred. View registration photos and markings, record the horse's location, and connect it to Thoroughbred Connect for assistance.

**Highlights:** Microchip scanning, Microchip number lookup, Display horse markings, View registration photos, Record horse location, Connect to Thoroughbred Connect

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is EquiTecs free?

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

### Is ID My Thoroughbred free?

ID My Thoroughbred is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, EquiTecs or ID My Thoroughbred?

ID My Thoroughbred is rated higher. EquiTecs averages 4.8 out of 5 from 17 ratings, while ID My Thoroughbred averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do EquiTecs or ID My Thoroughbred have ads?

EquiTecs shows ads; ID My Thoroughbred does not.

### Which is updated more often, EquiTecs or ID My Thoroughbred?

EquiTecs ships an update monthly, and ID My Thoroughbred every 5 months. Most recently, EquiTecs was updated on October 15, 2026 and ID My Thoroughbred on October 21, 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.*