Comparison

Mounted Shooters Guidebook vs Eicher Ranch Academy

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

Head to head
About

Mounted Shooters Guidebook

Access official mounted shooting patterns instantly on your phone. View patterns at true scale with or without guidelines, and get setup measurements and bonus tips. Includes a quick reference penalty list and a random pattern picker.

Highlights
  • Official mounted shooting patterns
  • True scale pattern redraws
  • View patterns with/without guidelines
  • Setup measurements
  • Bonus tips for all skill levels
  • Quick reference penalty list
  • Random pattern picker
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The 2025–2026 Mounted Shooting Pattern Guide is the fastest, easiest way to view official mounted shooting patterns—right on your phone. No more flipping through hundreds of pages under pressure. Instantly pull up any current official pattern and see exactly how to set it up and how to run it. All patterns have been completely redrawn to true scale, giving you a whole new perspective beyond traditional guides. View patterns with or without guidelines, along with bonus tips ranging from mental preparation to advice tailored to different skill levels. Added measurements remove the guesswork from pattern setup, helping ensure consistent, accurate layouts every time. A built-in quick reference penalty list makes it easy to double-check rules on the fly, whether you’re competing or running a match. Need help choosing patterns? Use the random pattern picker to instantly select a pattern—perfect for practice sessions or true random course selection for your match. Designed to be incredibly user-friendly, this app lets competitors, range staff, and hosts get the information they need quickly and confidently— no sign in or internet connection required. Built by an experienced mounted shooter, this app was created for real-world use by: -Competitors (new through pro) -Range masters -Pattern setters -Match coordinators and shoot hosts

About

Eicher Ranch Academy

Features
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Watch videos on the go on our Eicher Ranch App, These videos are informative, easy to understand, and organized in a way that makes it easy to find which topic that you specifically need for you and your horse! It includes everything from groundwork to riding and works for most disciplines, english and western! One of the key elements in this App is the Eicher Ranch Community Group! where you can connect with other like minded people that love horses and want to grow in their horsemanship skills. We look to having you in the Eicher Ranch Academy! ▷ Already a Member? Sign-In to access your subscription. ▷ New? Subscribe in the app to get instant access. Eicher Ranch Academy offers auto-renewing subscriptions. You'll receive unlimited access to content on all your devices. Payment is charged to your account at confirmation of purchase. Pricing varies by location and is confirmed prior to purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current billing period, or the trial period (when offered). Cancel anytime in Account Settings. For more information see our: -Terms of Service: https://natesmembership.uscreen.io/pages/about -Privacy Policy: https://natesmembership.uscreen.io/pages/privacy

Screenshots

Mounted Shooters Guidebook4 screens
Eicher Ranch Academy3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Eicher Ranch Academy at Free against Mounted Shooters Guidebook's $14.99. Mounted Shooters Guidebook's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and update cadence (every 4 days vs monthly). On 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Eicher Ranch Academy is free to download; Mounted Shooters Guidebook costs $14.99 up front. Eicher Ranch Academy sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $29.99 per month. Mounted Shooters Guidebook asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Mounted Shooters Guidebook ships an update every 4 days, Eicher Ranch Academy monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
Mounted Shooters Guidebook versus Eicher Ranch Academy: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMounted Shooters GuidebookEicher Ranch Academy
Price$14.99Free — better
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.0.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size50 MB64 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMatthew NielsonNathan Eicher

In-app purchases

None

Mounted Shooters Guidebook

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Eicher Ranch Academy

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Plan7 Days trial$29.991 Month
  • Yearly Plan7 Days trial$299.991 Year

Questions

Is Mounted Shooters Guidebook free?
Mounted Shooters Guidebook costs $14.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Eicher Ranch Academy free?
Eicher Ranch Academy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Mounted Shooters Guidebook or Eicher Ranch Academy have ads?
Neither Mounted Shooters Guidebook nor Eicher Ranch Academy shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Mounted Shooters Guidebook or Eicher Ranch Academy?
Mounted Shooters Guidebook ships an update every 4 days, and Eicher Ranch Academy monthly. Most recently, Mounted Shooters Guidebook was updated on September 21, 2026 and Eicher Ranch Academy on September 14, 2026.

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