ID My Thoroughbred vs BarnTribe
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
ID My Thoroughbred
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.
- Microchip scanning
- Microchip number lookup
- Display horse markings
- View registration photos
- Record horse location
- Connect to Thoroughbred Connect
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Identify a Thoroughbred by scanning it with a Bluetooth-enabled microchip reader or by entering its microchip number. Once validated, the app will display the horse’s markings and registration photos, making identification quick and easy. The app records the Thoroughbred’s location, and you can add the horse to Thoroughbred Connect if it needs assistance or if you are willing to provide assistance for that horse.
BarnTribe
This platform connects barn and farm owners with workers, barn sitters, and vendors. It facilitates job postings, hiring, booking services, and business promotion for all parties involved in the agricultural and equestrian industries.
- Post and hire for farm jobs
- Book reliable barn sitters
- Connect with trusted vendors
- Create professional worker profiles
- Secure payment processing
- Optional Background Verified badge
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Connecting Barns, Farms & the People Who Keep Them Running. BarnTribe is the all-in-one platform for barn owners, farm owners, ranchers, workers, barn sitters, and vendors. Hire trusted help, find your next opportunity, book reliable barn sitters, or grow your business—all in one place. Barn & Farm Owners Post jobs, hire workers, book sitters, and connect with trusted vendors. Workers Search local jobs, create a professional profile, apply directly, and earn an optional Background Verified badge. Barn Sitters Set your rates, accept bookings, get paid securely through Stripe, collect reviews, and earn an optional Background Verified badge. Vendors Promote your business, connect with new customers, showcase your services, and earn an optional Background Verified badge.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ID My Thoroughbred at none against BarnTribe's 4. ID My Thoroughbred also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.1). 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
Both are free to download. BarnTribe sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $18.00 per month. ID My Thoroughbred asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for ID My Thoroughbred against 5.0 for BarnTribe. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 2 respectively.
| Parameter | ID My Thoroughbred | BarnTribe |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (2 ratings) | 5.0 (2 ratings) |
| Number of ratings | 2 | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 18.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 24 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | The Jockey Club | Epona's Gait, LLC |
Customer experience
ID My Thoroughbred
BarnTribe
In-app purchases
ID My Thoroughbred
No in-app purchases
BarnTribe
- Vendor Monthly Subscription1 Month trial$18.001 Month
- Employer Monthly Subscription1 Month trial$18.001 Month
- Vendor Yearly Subscription1 Month trial$199.001 Year
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- Employer Yearly Subscription1 Month trial$199.001 Year
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