Comparison

Microgate HiSettings vs ES

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

Head to head
About

Microgate HiSettings

Features
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HiSettings is a Microgate App that allows configuration via Bluetooth connection of all devices in the HiFamily such as HiLink radios, HiSens photocells, the HiClock start light and the LinkPod Radio hub. Changes can apply to individual devices or groups of devices (e.g. frequency change or GroupID) HiLink - radios As far as HiLink radios are concerned, for the radio parameters it is possible to change the Frequency and GroupID, for the operating parameters it is possible to define the type of use (radio, receiver, timer, ...), the logical meaning of the signals received on the ports (Start, Stop, Lap1...), whether or not to enable HiSmart reception (and with what reception distance). Finally, it can be defined whether the device should be GPS synchronized or not (in single mode or with continuous synchronization). HiSens - photocell This device is not equipped with a display, so, besides using the ReiPro and RTPro stopwatches, the HiSettings App is the only alternative for configuration. In addition to the parameters described above, the photocell configuration can be used to set the operating mode (single or opposed TX or RX), dead time and special sensitivity options. HiClock - start traffic light For the start traffic light, it is possible to choose the operating mode (Countdown or Display), the parameters of the connection to the device (Bluetooth or WiFi), the type of sequence, the display mode, the possibility or not of displaying the time of day and the colours of the lettering. In command mode, it is also possible to control the display board directly from a mobile phone, activating or interrupting a sequence and to control other useful functions. LinkPod Radio - HUB radio This device, which allows pulses to be transmitted from up to 12 separate lines, can be programmed by changing the frequency and ID, the type of each line, and GPS synchronization modes.

About

ES

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Simplify and elevate your equestrian experience! Manage events, view live schedules, track results, and follow your favorite riders and horses—all in one app. Get real-time updates, notifications, and leaderboards to stay connected to the action. Perfect for organizers, participants, and fans alike.

Screenshots

Microgate HiSettings4 screens
ES3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: ES at fortnightly against Microgate HiSettings's monthly. Microgate HiSettings's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Microgate HiSettings ships an update monthly, ES fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and September 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
Microgate HiSettings versus ES: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMicrogate HiSettingsES
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyMonthlyFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size46 MB38 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMicrogate SrlEQUINE SOLUTIONS FOR PROGRAMMING AND APPLICATIONS

In-app purchases

None

Microgate HiSettings

No in-app purchases

None

ES

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Microgate HiSettings free?
Microgate HiSettings is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ES free?
ES is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Microgate HiSettings or ES have ads?
Neither Microgate HiSettings nor ES shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Microgate HiSettings or ES?
Microgate HiSettings ships an update monthly, and ES fortnightly. Most recently, Microgate HiSettings was updated on September 18, 2026 and ES on September 12, 2026.

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