Barnlog vs ShowGroundsLive
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Barnlog
Stay connected to the equestrian world with real-time show schedules, results, and comprehensive horse pedigrees. Access decades of competition data and explore detailed performance records for millions of horses globally.
- Live show schedules and results
- Customized class and horse notifications
- Extensive horse pedigrees
- Performance records and breed details
- Decades of competition history
- Past winners and class results
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From live show results to complete horse pedigrees, Barnlog keeps you connected to the world of equestrian sport. - Get real-time schedules and results, customized to the classes and horses that matter to you. - Explore pedigrees, performance records, and breed details for millions of horses worldwide. - View decades of competitions, class results, and past winners.
ShowGroundsLive
Stay connected to every horse show event with real-time results, ride times, and schedules. This app provides instant access to class information, making it easy for competitors, coaches, and spectators to follow along without needing paper printouts.
- Live results and scoring
- Ride times and order of go
- Class and division schedules
- Real-time updates
- Hunter/jumper focus
- Subscription for entries and sign-ups
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ShowGroundsLive puts the entire horse show in your hands. Whether you're competing, coaching, or cheering from the rail, stay connected to every class, every result, and every moment that matters. Track live results as scores post. Check your ride times and order of go so you're always ready at the in-gate. Follow your favorite horses and riders across divisions, and get the information you need without hunting down a paper printout or squinting at the office window. Built for the hunter/jumper world and trusted at competitions across North America, ShowGrounds Live keeps exhibitors, trainers, and spectators in sync with what's happening in the ring — in real time. FEATURES - Live results and scoring as they happen - Ride times and order of go at your fingertips - Class and division schedules - Fast, clean access to the information that keeps your show day running Live results, entries and class sign-ups are included with a ShowGrounds Live subscription. Browsing shows, schedules and other information is free. Spend less time chasing information and more time focused on your ride. Download ShowGrounds Live and experience your next competition from the best seat in the house. SUBSCRIPTION DETAILS ShowGrounds Live Premium is an auto-renewing subscription, available as 1 week, 1 month or 1 year. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. The subscription renews automatically unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account is charged for renewal within 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel your subscription in your Apple Account settings after purchase. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://showgroundsonline.com/privacypolicy/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Barnlog at 100% against ShowGroundsLive's 0%. Barnlog also leads on rating (4.9 vs 3.0) and ratings volume (8 vs 1). ShowGroundsLive's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and chart position (#184 vs unranked). On price, update cadence, ads 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
Both are free to download. Barnlog sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. ShowGroundsLive asks for nothing beyond the download.
Barnlog holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Barnlog has 8 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Barnlog's written reviews are positive against 0% of ShowGroundsLive's.
Barnlog ships an update every 2 months, ShowGroundsLive every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Barnlog | ShowGroundsLive |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (8 ratings) — better | 3.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 8 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 6 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | #184 — better |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | 15.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 57 MB | 67 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Stefan Parker | ShowGrounds, LLC |
Customer experience
Barnlog
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In-app purchases
Barnlog
- ID Verification$9.99
ShowGroundsLive
No in-app purchases
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