OnStride vs BarnHub
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Barn management
- Equestrian business operations
- Time saving
- Organization
- Horse care focus
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OnStride™ is the operations platform for equestrian barns. Owners, managers, trainers, grooms, boarders and riding families each see exactly what they need, and nothing they shouldn’t. For barn teams: see today’s lessons, chores and horse care at a glance; clock in and out; log feeding, health notes and photos; and message your barn. For riders and families: book and pay for lessons, manage tuition and packages, sign agreements, and keep up with your horse. For owners: run schedules, staff, billing and invoices with clear permissions for every role. Meet Steward, your barn assistant, who helps you find what you need fast.
BarnHub
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BarnHub is a privacy-first barn management app for horse owners who give riding lessons. No email required. No account to create. No tracking. Just open the app and go. Your data stays on your device and in your personal iCloud — we never see it, store it, or share it. There are no third-party servers, no analytics, and no ads. PRIVACY BY DESIGN • No email or login required — works immediately with your Apple ID • All data stored locally and in your personal iCloud via CloudKit • Zero third-party servers, analytics, or tracking • No ads, ever • Export your data privately HORSE MANAGEMENT • Track each horse’s breed, markings, weight, stall number, and medical history • Record feeding schedules and special care notes • Link horses to multiple clients for lesson and boarding tracking CLIENT TRACKING • Store contact info, emergency contacts, and notes for every client • Assign clients to horses with flexible many-to-many relationships • Generate contracts and invoices as shareable PDFs • Store client documents and photos • View complete payment history per client ACCOUNTING • Log income and expenses across categories: lessons, boarding, training, vet bills, farrier, feed, supplies, and more • Monthly dashboard with income, expense, and balance summaries • Filter transactions by type, category, and date range BARN OPERATIONS • Supply inventory with low-stock alerts and reorder thresholds • Reminders with flexible frequencies: daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, or annually • Vet and farrier schedule views across all horses • Track vet records and farrier visits with costs and follow-up dates SEAMLESS SYNC • Automatic sync across your iPhone and iPad via iCloud • Your data never leaves Apple’s ecosystem • You own your data — delete it anytime from within the app BarnHub keeps your barn running smoothly so you can focus on what matters — the horses. SUBSCRIPTION & PURCHASE TERMS BarnHub Pro is available via monthly ($4.99/mo) or annual ($39.99/yr) auto-renewable subscriptions, or as a one-time Lifetime purchase ($79.99). The annual plan includes a 7-day free trial. Payment is charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. The Lifetime option is a one-time purchase that unlocks Pro features permanently. You can manage and cancel subscriptions in your Account Settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://barnhub.online/privacy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: OnStride at none against BarnHub's 3. BarnHub's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs weekly). On price, ads, 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
Both are free to download. BarnHub sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. OnStride asks for nothing beyond the download.
OnStride ships an update weekly, BarnHub every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | OnStride | BarnHub |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (6 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 6 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Every 2 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 105 MB | 7 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | GL Horses | ShadowPuppet, LLC |
In-app purchases
OnStride
No in-app purchases
BarnHub
- BarnHub Pro Monthly7 Days trial$4.991 Month
- BarnHub Pro Annual7 Days trial$39.991 Year
- BarnHub Pro — Lifetime$79.99








