# H&C+ vs Polework Patterns

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Polework Patterns at 93% against H&C+'s 8%. Polework Patterns also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.4) and chart position (#34 vs unranked). H&C+'s advantage is price (Free vs $3.99) and ratings volume (108 vs 3). On ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

H&C+ is free to download; Polework Patterns costs $3.99 up front. H&C+ sells 23 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month and Polework Patterns sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Polework Patterns holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: H&C+ has 108 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 8% of H&C+'s written reviews are positive against 93% of Polework Patterns's.

H&C+ ships an update every 3 months, Polework Patterns every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | H&C+ | Polework Patterns |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $3.99 |
| Rating | [4.4 (108 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/h-and-c-plus/id779578047/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/polework-patterns/id6444026538/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **108** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 8.0% of reviews | **93.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 months** | Every 6 months |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | **#34** |
| Size | 87 MB | 47 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [H&C TV Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/779578050) | [Nina Gill](https://appshunter.io/developer/1651618994) |

## What reviewers say

### H&C+

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/h-and-c-plus/id779578047)

Stream live equestrian sports, access masterclasses from top professionals, and enjoy extensive entertainment content. Watch on any device, anywhere, anytime, for a comprehensive equestrian experience.

**Highlights:** Live equestrian event streaming, Masterclasses from top professionals, Equestrian entertainment content, Watch on any device, Accessible anytime, anywhere

**In-app purchases (23)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Horse and Country | $6.99 | per month |
| H&C+ Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| H&C+ Monthly | $19.99 | per month |
| H&C+ Gold Monthly Subscription | $24.99 | per month |
| Horse and Country | $69.99 | per year |
| H&C Plus Annual Subscription | $99.99 | per year |
| H&C+ Annual | $124.99 | per year |
| H&C+ Gold Annual | $249.99 | per year |
| B2B: Showjumping Season 1 | $14.99 | one-time |
| NCEA National Championships | $19.99 | one-time |
| Les 5 Etoiles de Pau 2023 | $24.99 | one-time |
| USEA American Eventing | $24.99 | one-time |
| Riding with the Reddens | $24.99 | one-time |
| Carolina International 2024 | $24.99 | one-time |
| NCEA National Championship | $24.99 | one-time |
| USEA Intercollegiate | $24.99 | one-time |
| Carolina International 2025 | $24.99 | one-time |
| "Oktoberfest" Horse Trials | $24.99 | one-time |
| 2024 USEA AEC | $24.99 | one-time |
| Dublin Horse Show 2024 Dublin | $24.99 | one-time |
| Giant Steps Charity Classic | $24.99 | one-time |
| Piazza di Siena CSIO5* Rome | $24.99 | one-time |
| Bramham International | $24.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 📺 Great equestrian content library
- 📱 Works well on phone devices
- 🖥️ Accessible on multiple platforms
- ⚡ Live events available on homepage
- 🎯 Easy navigation on some versions

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent app crashes and freezing
- ❌ Constant streaming errors and buffering
- 🔍 No search functionality in app
- 📱 Poor cross-device compatibility
- 💳 Difficult subscription cancellation process

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when accessing content
- General error messages during playback
- Failed to load errors
- Cannot stream to TV/Apple TV
- Login page comes up blank

**Requested features**

- Search functionality in app
- Favorites page with one-click access
- User account display after login
- Related content recommendations
- Closed captions and playback speed controls


### Polework Patterns

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/polework-patterns/id6444026538)

**Currently charting:** #34 Top Paid · Sports (US App Store)

Discover new polework exercises for your horse with this app. It offers 40 diverse layouts and 120 exercises focusing on balance, core strength, and responsiveness. Easily find patterns based on pole count or training focus, with suggested paces and difficulty ratings.

**Highlights:** 40 polework layouts, Search by pole count, Search by training focus, Random layout generator, Color-coded pace suggestions, Difficulty ratings, Favorites folder

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Patterns Add-On #1 | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is H&C+ free?

H&C+ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Polework Patterns free?

Polework Patterns costs $3.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, H&C+ or Polework Patterns?

Polework Patterns is rated higher. H&C+ averages 4.4 out of 5 from 108 ratings, while Polework Patterns averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do H&C+ or Polework Patterns have ads?

Neither H&C+ nor Polework Patterns shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, H&C+ or Polework Patterns?

H&C+ ships an update every 3 months, and Polework Patterns every 6 months. Most recently, H&C+ was updated on September 21, 2026 and Polework Patterns on September 24, 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.*