Comparison

BEVA Equine Techniques vs Horse Side Vet Guide

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

Head to head
About

BEVA Equine Techniques

Features
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Developed by Veterinary Advances, Equine Techniques is a very popular App describing commonly used methods in equine medicine. It is now available as a benefit to active members of the British Equine Veterinary Association (BEVA). The App provides step-by-step instructions for 54 clinical techniques. For each, there is an equipment list and full instructions on how to perform the technique illustrated by photos, diagrams or videos.

About

Horse Side Vet Guide

Access a comprehensive equine health database to understand your horse's well-being. This resource offers practical advice, instructional videos, and helps you communicate effectively with your veterinarian. It guides you through health concerns, distinguishing between emergencies and non-emergencies.

Highlights
  • Equine health database
  • Practical advice
  • Instructional videos
  • Emergency/non-emergency distinction
  • Vet communication aid
  • Health problem guidance
Features
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HORSE SIDE VET GUIDE IS THE MOST HIGHLY RATED HORSE HEALTH APP AVAILABLE! - Do you have questions about your horse’s health? Search for answers in HSVG, a massive & constantly growing database of equine health info – conveniently available to you “horse side.” HSVG was created by Doug Thal DVM DABVP, a lifelong horseman & veterinarian that has practiced exclusively equine veterinary medicine for over 20 years & is board certified in equine practice. HSVG provides helpful information about equine health from the moment you notice a problem with your horse - My Observation.  It contains practical advice, suggested skills, and questions to discuss with your vet. HSVG is of value in an emergency and non-emergency, and it helps you distinguish between the two. HSVG also contains dozens of high quality instructional videos, and other media designed to enable you to become an active participant in ensuring your horse’s good health. However, HSVG is not structured as a simple decision tree that takes you down a singular path based on your input. It is not a substitute for your local equine veterinarian. It does not, and cannot, anticipate and address all of the subtle variations and unique circumstances associated with your horse’s health. That is your veterinarian's job. __________________________ - Make better decisions about your horse’s health. - Increase the quality of communication between you and your vet. - Follow a logical thought process for addressing any equine heath care problem. - Utilize a quality alternative to Dr. Google. Ok – so what is Horse Side Vet Guide exactly? HSVG is a custom-built relational database of equine health information that contains concise information about common problems to rare diseases. Records are contained in 1 of 9 categories: - My Observations - Vet Diagnostics - Vet Diagnoses - Vet Treatments - My Skills - My Supplies - Terms & Topics - Media - Outside Resources These records are extensively interlinked, providing a uniquely contextualized approach to any equine health issue. We continuously add and update the records in HSVG. We have placed great emphasis on completing the MY OBSERVATIONS records first. You can find "full access" records with a keyword search, in the alphabetical browse lists, and hyperlinked inside other records. Incomplete (or "partial access") records are listed inside full access records, with no hyperlink. Many other records are hidden from view, and will be available later. After we complete a partial or hidden record we change it to "full access" and it becomes immediately available to you after the app has been synchronized to your mobile device. Please see our website www.horsesidevetguide.com for more information about this application.

Screenshots

BEVA Equine Techniques4 screens
Horse Side Vet Guide4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: BEVA Equine Techniques at Free against Horse Side Vet Guide's $4.99. Horse Side Vet Guide's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 21 months). On ads, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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

BEVA Equine Techniques is free to download; Horse Side Vet Guide costs $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BEVA Equine Techniques ships an update every 21 months, Horse Side Vet Guide monthly. The most recent releases landed on August 24, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
BEVA Equine Techniques versus Horse Side Vet Guide: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBEVA Equine TechniquesHorse Side Vet Guide
PriceFree — better$4.99
Rating—4.5 (53 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—85.9% of reviews
Number of ratings—53 — better
Update frequencyEvery 21 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Paid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS8.0 — better9.0
Further details — not scored
Size547 MB47 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperVeterinary Advances LtdThal Enterprises Inc.

Bugs and requests

BEVA Equine Techniques

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Horse Side Vet Guide

Reported bugs

6 issues
  • Videos have stopped working, kicking users out of the app
  • App freezes and sticks
  • App is slow to load
  • App crashes after one second
  • App will not download or install
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  • App is not iPad compatible

Requested features

10 requests
  • Add personalization options for supply lists
  • Include IV and SI injection tutorials
  • Add pictures to 'My Skills' procedure steps
  • Provide explanations for why certain drugs/techniques should not be used
  • Update the app for better performance and bug fixes
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  • Add an anatomical picture of the horse's skeleton
  • Update the quiz to test abilities
  • Fix bugs and lagging issues
  • Ensure compatibility with iPads
  • Add more advanced information beyond beginner level

In-app purchases

None

BEVA Equine Techniques

No in-app purchases

None

Horse Side Vet Guide

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is BEVA Equine Techniques free?
BEVA Equine Techniques is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Horse Side Vet Guide free?
Horse Side Vet Guide costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do BEVA Equine Techniques or Horse Side Vet Guide have ads?
Neither BEVA Equine Techniques nor Horse Side Vet Guide shows ads.
Which is updated more often, BEVA Equine Techniques or Horse Side Vet Guide?
BEVA Equine Techniques ships an update every 21 months, and Horse Side Vet Guide monthly. Most recently, BEVA Equine Techniques was updated on August 24, 2026 and Horse Side Vet Guide on September 23, 2026.

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