# Howrse vs Equestrian the Game

The clearest difference is ads: Howrse at none against Equestrian the Game's shown. Howrse also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). Equestrian the Game's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 4 months) and review sentiment (64% vs 35%). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Howrse sells 22 one-off in-app purchases and Equestrian the Game sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.1 for Howrse against 4.0 for Equestrian the Game. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3.6K and 11K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 35% of Howrse's written reviews are positive against 64% of Equestrian the Game's.

Howrse ships an update every 4 months, Equestrian the Game fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Howrse | Equestrian the Game |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.1 (3.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/howrse/id684830457/reviews)** | [4.0 (11K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/equestrian-the-game/id1468871996/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 3.6K | **11K** |
| Positive reviews | 34.8% of reviews | **64.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #150 | **#134** |
| Size | 173 MB | 1.2 GB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Ubisoft](https://appshunter.io/developer/317644720) | [Kavalri Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1468871845) |

## What reviewers say

### Howrse

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/howrse/id684830457)

**Currently charting:** #150 Top Grossing · Sports (US App Store)

Breed, train, and care for a wide variety of horses, ponies, donkeys, and unicorns. Manage your own equestrian center, compete in races and shows, and collaborate with other players to become the best breeder. Create custom artwork and share your passion with a global community.

**Highlights:** Breed diverse horse breeds, ponies, donkeys, and unicorns, Care for and train horses for competitions, Manage an equestrian center and boarding business, Equip horses with tack for performance boosts, Compete in Grand Prix events and win trophies, Create and share custom horse coats and landscapes, Play in teams to improve breeds and climb rankings

**In-app purchases (22)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Some Passes | $0.99 | one-time |
| Riding helmet full of Passes | $4.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $5.99 | one-time |
| Competitor Pack | $5.99 | one-time |
| Select Offer XS | $5.99 | one-time |
| Satellite Pack | $5.99 | one-time |
| Essential Fragments Pack | $6.99 | one-time |
| Water trough of Passes | $14.99 | one-time |
| Season Key | $17.99 | one-time |
| Breeder Pack | $17.99 | one-time |
| Select Offer S | $19.99 | one-time |
| Teeny Pack | $20.99 | one-time |
| Deluxe custom pack | $20.99 | one-time |
| Heroes Pack | $21.99 | one-time |
| Asteroid Pack | $21.99 | one-time |
| Bags filled with Passes | $34.99 | one-time |
| Excellence Fractal Pack | $38.99 | one-time |
| Select Offer M | $42.99 | one-time |
| Triple Pack | $54.99 | one-time |
| Deluxe Breeder Pack | $59.99 | one-time |
| Wheelbarrow of Passes | $79.99 | one-time |
| Olympus Pack | $119.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Amazing game
- 🐎 Variety of horse breeds and coats
- 🌟 Enjoyable gameplay
- 👍 Great for horse lovers

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitchy tutorial
- 🔒 Account issues and login problems
- 🔍 Limited functionality compared to desktop version
- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases

**Reported bugs**

- Freezing and loading issues
- Inability to progress past tutorial
- Disappearing horses and lost progress
- Incorrect login/password errors

**Requested features**

- Access to Equestrian Center on app
- More ways to earn passes/currency
- Ability to skip tutorial
- Improved navigation and user interface


### Equestrian the Game

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/equestrian-the-game/id1468871996)

**Currently charting:** #134 Top Grossing · Sports (US App Store)

Experience the ultimate horse riding and management simulation. Breed, train, and compete with a variety of horse breeds. Customize your character and farm, and explore vast trails.

**Highlights:** Acquire complex horses of different breeds, Breed purebred and crossbred horses, Compete in show jumping and cross country, Explore extensive trails, Customize character and horse tack, Build and upgrade farmstead

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

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| First Day Offer | $1.49 | one-time |
| Tiny Coin Stack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Medium Coin Stack Offer | $4.99 | one-time |
| Small Coin Stack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Medium Coin Stack | $19.99 | one-time |
| Large Coin Stack | $49.99 | one-time |
| Huge Coin Stack | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Realistic and detailed graphics
- 🐴 Unique horse personalities and behaviors
- 👍 Customization options for horses and riders
- 🤩 Potential for future updates (dressage, breeding, etc.)

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases for cosmetic items
- 🐛 Glitchy jumping controls and mechanics
- ⏱️ Slow progression and long wait times (training, breeding)
- 🤔 Lack of ways to earn in-game currency

**Reported bugs**

- Horses randomly stopping or refusing jumps
- Incorrect spawn points after failed jumps
- Inconsistent horse stats and competition requirements
- Glitches with the training and breeding mechanics

**Requested features**

- Add dressage and other equestrian disciplines
- Implement more ways to earn in-game currency
- Allow customization of horse manes, tails, and markings
- Introduce multiplayer or social features
- Add first-person riding view


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Howrse free?

Howrse is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Equestrian the Game free?

Equestrian the Game is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Howrse or Equestrian the Game?

Howrse is rated higher. Howrse averages 4.1 out of 5 from 3.6K ratings, while Equestrian the Game averages 4.0 from 11K ratings.

### Do Howrse or Equestrian the Game have ads?

Equestrian the Game shows ads; Howrse does not.

### Which is updated more often, Howrse or Equestrian the Game?

Howrse ships an update every 4 months, and Equestrian the Game fortnightly. Most recently, Howrse was updated on October 30, 2026 and Equestrian the Game on October 31, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Howrse or Equestrian the Game?

Howrse currently peaks at #150 in the App Store charts, and Equestrian the Game at #134. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*