# Howrse vs Hobbyhorsing Simulator

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Hobbyhorsing Simulator at none against Howrse's 23. Hobbyhorsing Simulator also leads on review sentiment (69% vs 35%) and update cadence (daily vs every 4 months). Howrse's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (1.6K vs 11). On price, rating, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Howrse sells 22 one-off in-app purchases. Hobbyhorsing Simulator asks for nothing beyond the download.

Howrse holds the better App Store score, 3.8 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Howrse has 1.6K ratings behind it against 11, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 35% of Howrse's written reviews are positive against 69% of Hobbyhorsing Simulator's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Howrse ships an update every 4 months, Hobbyhorsing Simulator daily. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Howrse | Hobbyhorsing Simulator |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.8 (1.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/howrse/id684830457/reviews)** | [3.6 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hobbyhorsing-simulator/id6737542463/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.6K** | 11 |
| Positive reviews | 34.8% of reviews | **69.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Daily** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Best chart rank | **#146** | — |
| Size | 173 MB | 223 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Ubisoft](https://appshunter.io/developer/317644720) | [Stepan Ivanov](https://appshunter.io/developer/1087749205) |

## What reviewers say

### Howrse

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

**Currently charting:** #146 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


### Hobbyhorsing Simulator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hobbyhorsing-simulator/id6737542463)

Design and customize your own hobby horse, then navigate challenging obstacle courses. Earn points, upgrade your horse, and compete in races to become a champion. Experience the thrill of equestrian adventure without needing a real stable.

**Highlights:** Create and customize hobby horses, Conquer obstacle courses, Earn points and upgrade horses, Compete in races and win prizes, Participate in Gold Rush events, Complete in-game tasks

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Howrse free?

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

### Is Hobbyhorsing Simulator free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Howrse or Hobbyhorsing Simulator?

Howrse is rated higher. Howrse averages 3.8 out of 5 from 1.6K ratings, while Hobbyhorsing Simulator averages 3.6 from 11 ratings.

### Do Howrse or Hobbyhorsing Simulator have ads?

Hobbyhorsing Simulator shows ads; Howrse does not.

### Which is updated more often, Howrse or Hobbyhorsing Simulator?

Howrse ships an update every 4 months, and Hobbyhorsing Simulator daily. Most recently, Howrse was updated on October 22, 2026 and Hobbyhorsing Simulator on October 2, 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.*