# Equestrian World vs ShowGroundsLive

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Equestrian World at 100% against ShowGroundsLive's 0%. Equestrian World also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.0) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). ShowGroundsLive's advantage is chart position (#190 vs unranked). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Equestrian World holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Equestrian World has 20 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Equestrian World's written reviews are positive against 0% of ShowGroundsLive's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 6 weeks. Both last shipped on October 7, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Equestrian World | ShowGroundsLive |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (20 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/equestrian-world/id6758134021/reviews)** | [3.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/showgroundslive/id6763493108/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **20** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#190** |
| Size | 101 MB | 67 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Equestrian World](https://appshunter.io/developer/1871101557) | [ShowGrounds, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/586214739) |

## What reviewers say

### Equestrian World

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/equestrian-world/id6758134021)

Discover upcoming equestrian competitions across the United States. Quickly find event details, filter by discipline and date, and plan your competition calendar. Stay informed about classes, venues, and entry deadlines.

**Highlights:** Directory of US equestrian shows, Filters for discipline, level, and date, Quick event details (classes, venues, fees), Save and follow favorite shows, Entry deadline reminders, Discover new events

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### ShowGroundsLive

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/showgroundslive/id6763493108)

**Currently charting:** #190 Top Grossing · Sports (US App Store)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

**Features:** Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Equestrian World free?

Equestrian World is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is ShowGroundsLive free?

ShowGroundsLive is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Equestrian World or ShowGroundsLive?

Equestrian World is rated higher. Equestrian World averages 5.0 out of 5 from 20 ratings, while ShowGroundsLive averages 3.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Equestrian World or ShowGroundsLive have ads?

Neither Equestrian World nor ShowGroundsLive shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Equestrian World or ShowGroundsLive?

Equestrian World ships an update every 6 weeks, and ShowGroundsLive every 6 weeks. Most recently, Equestrian World was updated on October 7, 2026 and ShowGroundsLive on October 7, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*