Comparison

iPPs by Equibase vs KCSN

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

Head to head
About

iPPs by Equibase

Customize and mark up Thoroughbred and Harness racing programs from North American tracks. Choose from various publication formats to create your personalized daily racing edition, complete with annotation tools.

Highlights
  • Customizable daily racing programs
  • Thoroughbred and Harness PPs
  • Multiple publication formats
  • Annotation tools (pen, highlighter, notes)
  • Track selection from North America
  • Pay-as-you-go or unlimited plans
Features
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iPPs by Equibase iPPs by Equibase – A revolutionary new handicapping tool that allows you to “mark-up” and customize daily Thoroughbred and Harness programs from any race track running in North America. You can chose from any of the 40-80 tracks running each day to create your custom “daily publication” that you can view, highlight and make notes on just like if you were handicapping using a pen and paper. What’s in the iPPs? Users have the option to select from any of the nine different Past Performance publication formats from all of the country’s racing regions for each upcoming race day. Here are the highlights: Thoroughbred •Equibase Basic PPs - The standard daily past performance publication available on your iPad. The Basic PPs publication offer past performance data in a traditional, easy-to-read format for newcomers and seasoned track-goers alike and include the Equibase Speed Figure and Class Ratings. •TrackMaster Platinum PPs [3 versions: Standard, Pace and Bias] - Going above and beyond the Traditional PPs, these daily publications also include Power Ratings, Pace Figures, conditional Jockey & Trainer Stats, commentary, 12 running lines, track bias information and much, much, more. Harness •TrackMaster PPs [2 versions: Condensed and 10 line] - The industry leader in harness programs, TrackMaster provides both of these daily publications that, in addition to standard program information, contain their exclusive Speed and Class Ratings, post position stats, driver and trainer stats and individual horse records. •TrackMaster Platinum PPs [3 versions: Condensed, 12 Line and 12 Line Extra] - In addition to the above, these high-end daily publications contain Power Ratings, Claim and Trainer change detail, exclusive analysis, a summary cover page and much, much, more. How can you use the iPPs? Once you have selected the “edition” you want (today, tomorrow or the day after tomorrow), you chose the track and format you want and your personalized edition is delivered to your iPad. Once delivered to your iPad, you are free to mark up and personalize your programs however you like as you handicap! Denote, circle and mark your program with any of the iPPs special marking options, including a pen, highlighter, notes feature, under liner, or strikethrough functions. You can change the mix of tracks daily if you like while creating your own personalized edition using iPPs. Payment options iPPs can be purchased on a pay-as-you-go basis or from one of our convenient monthly unlimited plans. THOROUGHBRED Equibase Basic PPs: $1.99 - pay as you use: $79.99 - 1 month unlimited access $219.99 – 3 month unlimited access $799.99 – 1 year unlimited access TrackMaster Platnum PPs: $2.99 - pay as you use $99.99 - 1 month unlimited access $299.99 – 3 month unlimited access $999.99 – 1 year unlimited access HARNESS TrackMaster PPs $1.99 - pay as you use $39.99 - 1 month unlimited access $109.99 – 3 month unlimited access $399.99 – 1 year unlimited access TrackMaster Platinum PPs $2.99 - pay as you use $49.99 - 1 month unlimited access $139.99 – 3 month unlimited access $499.99 – 1 year unlimited access AUTOMATIC RENEWAL FEATURE Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. If you choose one of the subscriptions options, your subscription will automatically continue unless auto-renewal is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your credit card will automatically be charged for another subscription period at the current subscription price. You can manage your subscriptions and turn off auto-renewal by going to your iTunes Account Settings after purchase. Subscriptions cannot be canceled during the active subscription period.

About

KCSN

Access comprehensive coverage of Kansas City sports teams, including podcasts, videos, and written analysis. This app aggregates content from over 10 media platforms into one user-friendly interface.

Highlights
  • In-depth coverage of Chiefs, Royals, Sporting KC, KC Current, KU, K-State, Mizzou
  • Specialty channels for sports betting and storytelling
  • Aggregates content from 10+ media platforms
  • Includes podcasts, YouTube videos, and written reviews
  • Easy-to-use interface for staying engaged with teams
Features
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KC Sports Network is your one-stop shop for all things Kansas City sports. From the most in-depth coverage on the Kansas City Chiefs - with more than 15 shows per week featuring former players, insiders, and analysts to give you a complete perspective on what’s going on at 1 Arrowhead Drive, to the Kansas City Royals, Sporting KC, the KC Current, plus KU, K-State and Mizzou coverage as well. We also have speciality channels for those looking into sports betting and storytelling - all with a local Kansas City flavor. We have what you’re looking for and it’s all in one spot on the new KCSN app. With the KCSN app, you’ll be able to find all of the relevant content you want on your favorite local teams, whether it’s a weekly podcast, YouTube video, or a written film review on the Chiefs - the app brings together more than 10 different media platforms and funnels them into one easy-to-use app that makes it easer to find the content you’re looking for to stay engaged with your favorite teams. It’s free to use. It’s simple to find what you want. Download the app. Tell a friend.

Screenshots

KCSN4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: KCSN at 4.8 against iPPs by Equibase's 2.8. KCSN also leads on review sentiment (80% vs 41%) and in-app purchases (none vs 10). iPPs by Equibase's advantage is iOS requirement (9.1 vs 15.6). On price, update cadence, 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

Both are free to download. iPPs by Equibase sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $99.99 per month. KCSN asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

KCSN holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 20 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 41% of iPPs by Equibase's written reviews are positive against 80% of KCSN's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iPPs by Equibase ships an update every 6 months, KCSN every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
iPPs by Equibase versus KCSN: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriPPs by EquibaseKCSN
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.8 (5 ratings)4.8 (20 ratings) — better
Positive reviews41.2% of reviews80.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings520 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsEvery 4 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS9.1 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size19 MB21 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTrackMaster, An Equibase CompanyKC Sports Network LLC

Customer experience

iPPs by Equibase

All ratings5 ratings
Positive20.0%
Neutral40.0%
Negative40.0%
Written reviews17 reviews
Positive41.2%
Neutral5.9%
Negative52.9%

KCSN

All ratings18 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive80.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative20.0%

In-app purchases

10 purchases

iPPs by Equibase

Subscriptions1
  • TrackMaster Platinum PPs$99.991 Month
One-time9
  • Equibase Basic PPs$1.99
  • TrackMaster Condensed PPs$1.99
  • TrackMaster 10 Line PPs$1.99
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  • TrackMaster Standard Platinum PPs$2.99
  • TrackMaster Bias Platinum PPs$2.99
  • TrackMaster Pace Platinum PPs$2.99
  • TrackMaster Condensed Platinum PPs$2.99
  • TrackMaster 12 Line Platinum PPs$2.99
  • TrackMaster 12 Line Xtra Platinum PPs$2.99
None

KCSN

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is iPPs by Equibase free?
iPPs by Equibase is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is KCSN free?
KCSN is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, iPPs by Equibase or KCSN?
KCSN is rated higher. iPPs by Equibase averages 2.8 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while KCSN averages 4.8 from 20 ratings.
Do iPPs by Equibase or KCSN have ads?
Neither iPPs by Equibase nor KCSN shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iPPs by Equibase or KCSN?
iPPs by Equibase ships an update every 6 months, and KCSN every 4 months. Most recently, iPPs by Equibase was updated on November 1, 2026 and KCSN on November 3, 2026.

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