Comparison

H&C+ vs Forelock

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

Head to head
About

H&C+

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
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Horse & Country TV - live equestrian sports, training and entertainment Stream top international equestrian events, access masterclasses from the best in the business and enjoy hours of captivating equestrian entertainment. Watch anywhere, anytime on your preferred device. Download now and saddle up for unrivalled entertainment, education, and inspiration! Terms of Use: https://horseandcountry.tv/legal

About

Forelock

Features
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Forelock keeps everything about the horse in one place — the work, the feed, the farrier, the vet, the results — and puts it in your pocket for the moments that need it. ON EVENT DAY Your times, your rings, and what's actually happening at the gate. Walk the course knowing the surface, the entries, and how you've gone here before. AT THE YARD The day's work and feeds at a glance. Log a ride in seconds. Record a video and send it to your coach — and get their voice back over your own footage. THE WHOLE HORSE Every session, health event, shoeing and result builds the horse's record — so the story is there when the vet asks, when the season turns, or when a new rider takes over. Forelock is made at a working farm in North Canterbury, New Zealand, and shaped daily by the people who use it.

Screenshots

H&C+4 screens
Forelock4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Forelock at none against H&C+'s 10. Forelock also leads on update cadence (every 8 days vs every 3 months). On price, 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

Both are free to download. H&C+ sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Forelock asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

H&C+ ships an update every 3 months, Forelock every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
H&C+ versus Forelock: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterH&C+Forelock
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (109 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews8.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings109 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 8 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple TV — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS16.615.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size87 MB49 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperH&C TV LimitedSam Hazledine

Bugs and requests

H&C+

Reported bugs

18 issues
  • 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
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  • Subscription not recognized despite being paid
  • Password reset unavailable in app
  • App freezes on certain pages
  • Buffering symbol on black screen
  • Casting to TV stops playback
  • Portrait/landscape orientation issues
  • Account settings link non-functional
  • Code 422 errors on live events
  • App refuses to open with refresh loop
  • Content doesn't load after app update
  • Inconsistent performance across devices
  • Video playback stops when casting
  • Search returns irrelevant old content

Requested features

15 requests
  • Search functionality in app
  • Favorites page with one-click access
  • User account display after login
  • Related content recommendations
  • Closed captions and playback speed controls
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  • Skip ahead buttons (10 seconds)
  • Fast forward through ads
  • Video download capability
  • TV guide with event timings
  • Content sorting by newest to oldest
  • Series collection pages
  • Show notes with action start times
  • Personal watch history tracking
  • Full video title visibility
  • Improved Chromecast support

Forelock

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

9 purchases

H&C+

Subscriptions7
  • Horse and Country$6.991 Month
  • H&C+ Monthly$9.991 Month
  • H&C+ Monthly2 variants$19.991 Month
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  • H&C+ Gold Monthly Subscription$24.991 Month
  • H&C Plus Annual Subscription$99.991 Year
  • H&C+ Annual$124.991 Year
  • H&C+ Gold Annual$249.991 Year
One-time2
  • 2024 USEA AEC$24.99
  • Piazza di Siena CSIO5* Rome$24.99
None

Forelock

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is H&C+ free?
H&C+ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Forelock free?
Forelock is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do H&C+ or Forelock have ads?
Neither H&C+ nor Forelock shows ads.
Which is updated more often, H&C+ or Forelock?
H&C+ ships an update every 3 months, and Forelock every 8 days. Most recently, H&C+ was updated on November 6, 2026 and Forelock on October 31, 2026.

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