Comparison

Merit Go! vs OnStride

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

Head to head
About

Merit Go!

Features
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The Merit Go! Homeowner and Board App is a mobile-friendly way to interface with your community association. You will be able to make payments, view your account, and access community information all in one place. If you already have a login to your association website, you can login to the App using the same email address and password you use for your association website. If you do not have a current login to your association site, simply click the register button and submit your information. Once your registration is approved, you will receive an email with a link to set your password and then you will be able to log into your account directly from this app. If you already have a login and do not remember your password, click the Forgot Password link, enter your email address to request a password reset and you will receive an email with a link to set your password. Once set, you can login with your email address and new password. Once logged in, Homeowners will have direct access to the following features: a. Easily switch between accounts if multiple properties are owned b. Homeowner Dashboard c. Access association documents d. Access association directories e. Access association photos f. Access Contact Us Page g. Pay Assessments h. Access violations – add comments and take pictures from mobile device to add to violation i. Submit ACC Requests and include pictures and attachments (pictures can be taken from mobile device) j. Access homeowner ledger k. Submit work orders and check on status of their work orders (add comments and take pictures from mobile device) In addition, Board Members will be able to take advantage of the following features: a. Board Tasks b. ACC Review c. Board documents d. Violations Review e. Invoice Approval f. Work Order Review

About

OnStride

This app streamlines equestrian business operations, helping barn managers save time and stay organized. It's designed for managing single or multiple facilities, allowing users to focus on their horses.

Highlights
  • Barn management
  • Equestrian business operations
  • Time saving
  • Organization
  • Horse care focus
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Run your barn from your phone: horse health, scheduling, invoicing, and your boarders, all in one place. Now with partial-payment tracking and card-on-file billing. MANAGE EVERY HORSE • Complete horse profiles with owners, stalls, and notes • Health records: vaccinations, Coggins, medications, and weight history • "Good to go" readiness at a glance SCHEDULING THAT KEEPS UP • A unified calendar for lessons, services, tasks, and appointments • Assign work to staff and track it through to done • Recurring schedules for standing appointments BILLING & PAYMENTS, DONE RIGHT • Create and send invoices in seconds • Accept card and bank payments online (powered by Stripe) • Charge a saved card on file, or record cash/check payments • Track partial payments and outstanding balances per client • Services, packages, and recurring billing A PORTAL FOR YOUR BOARDERS • Boarders see their horses, invoices, and documents • Pay invoices and request or book services • Keep everyone on the same page YOUR TEAM, ORGANIZED • Invite staff with role-based permissions • Built-in messaging — team channels and direct messages • Share documents and notices Whether you manage a private barn, a lesson program, or a full boarding facility, OnStride brings your daily operations into one calm, fast app. Questions? Visit https://onstrideapp.com

Screenshots

Merit Go!4 screens
OnStride4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: OnStride at weekly against Merit Go!'s every 5 months. 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

Merit Go! ships an update every 5 months, OnStride weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Merit Go! versus OnStride: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMerit Go!OnStride
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (6 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—6 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size150 MB48 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCINC SystemsGL Horses

In-app purchases

None

Merit Go!

No in-app purchases

None

OnStride

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Merit Go! free?
Merit Go! is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is OnStride free?
OnStride is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Merit Go! or OnStride have ads?
Neither Merit Go! nor OnStride shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Merit Go! or OnStride?
Merit Go! ships an update every 5 months, and OnStride weekly. Most recently, Merit Go! was updated on October 16, 2026 and OnStride on October 7, 2026.

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