Comparison

Macworld vs The Horse

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

Head to head
About

Macworld

Stay informed about all things Apple with in-depth reviews, tips, and analysis of the latest news. Explore dedicated sections for Mac, iPhone, iPad, and app recommendations. Access exclusive content through monthly magazine subscriptions.

Highlights
  • Apple product reviews
  • Latest news analysis
  • Tips and tricks
  • Mac, iPhone, iPad coverage
  • App recommendations
  • Monthly magazine issues
Features
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Macworld launched with the Mac in 1984 and is still the best place to read about everything Apple's doing, from the Mac to the iPad, iPhone, and iPod. Combining product reviews, valuable tips, and analysis of the latest news developments, every month Macworld magazine provides you with what you need to know about the universe of Apple products. In every issue of Macworld you'll get Mac news and reviews in our MacUser section, discover great Mac apps in our Mac Gems column, read the latest iPhone and iPad news in iOS Central, find the very best of the App Store in our App Gems column, get a shot of productivity in Working Mac, take control of your digital entertainment life with Playlist, make the most of your photos and videos with Create, and get the best tips and tricks in the business from Help Desk (featuring Mac 911 and Mac OS X Hints). Plus, there are timely feature stories and insightful opinion columns. Magazine Subscriptions are available for purchase inside this app. Six months subscription - $10.99 (automatically renewed until canceled) One year subscription - $21.99 (automatically renewed until canceled) Your subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. Your iTunes account will automatically be charged at the same price for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period unless you change your subscription preferences in your account settings. You can manage your subscriptions through your account settings after purchase on your device. No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during active subscription period. Please visit http://www.magzter.com/privacy-policy for our Privacy Policy and http://www.magzter.com/terms-and-conditions for our Terms & Conditions

About

The Horse

This app offers comprehensive equine health information for horse owners, trainers, and managers. Access digital editions and stay updated with the latest issues through a subscription service.

Highlights
  • Equine health information
  • For horse owners, trainers, breeders
  • Digital editions access
  • Subscription for new issues
  • Manage subscriptions
  • Free trial option
Features
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The Horse is concerned with all aspects of equine health, and it is written for hands-on horse owners, trainers, riders, breeders, and barn managers who want to know more about taking the best care of his or her horses. Provides health information for horses of all breeds and disciplines. Download our app for free, and get access to your digital editions via a purchase. By subscribing, you’ll never miss an issue and each new issue will automatically be available for download to your device as soon as it is released. Please note the following: • Your subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current subscription period • You will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period, for the same duration and at the current subscription rate for that product • You can manage your subscriptions and turn off auto-renewal by going to your Account Settings after purchase • Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when you purchase a subscription • The app may offer a free trial. At the end of the free trial period, the full price of the subscription will be charged thereafter • The subscription will include the current issue and subsequently published future issues. The subscription will still include the current issue even if that issue has been purchased separately. Payment will be charged to your iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase You can find our Privacy Policy & Terms of Use here: Privacy policy: https://www.equinenetwork.com/privacy-policy/ Terms of use: https://www.equinenetwork.com/privacy-policy/

Screenshots

Macworld4 screens
The Horse4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: The Horse at 5.0 against Macworld's 2.0. Macworld's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.0). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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. Macworld sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $10.99 per 6 months and The Horse sells 25 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

The Horse holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 2 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Macworld versus The Horse: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMacworldThe Horse
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.0 (5 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Number of ratings5 — better2
Update frequency—Every 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size29 MB97 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMagzter Inc.Equine Network, LLC

Customer experience

Macworld

All ratings5 ratings
Positive20.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative80.0%

The Horse

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Macworld

Subscriptions2
  • Macworld Magazine$10.996 Months
  • Macworld Magazine$21.991 Year
One-time1
  • Macworld$6.99
25 purchases

The Horse

Subscriptions1
  • 1 year$19.991 Year
One-time24
  • Diciembre 2026$1.99
  • 2022 December$3.95
  • 2022 March$3.95
Show 21 more
  • 2022 October$3.95
  • 2022 February$3.95
  • 2022 September$3.95
  • Spring 2023$3.95
  • The Riding Horse 2023$3.95
  • 2022 January$3.95
  • Winter 2023$3.95
  • Summer 2023$3.95
  • Spring 2026$3.99
  • Winter 2026$3.99
  • Fall 2026$3.99
  • Summer 2026$3.99
  • Spring 2024$3.99
  • Research Roundup 2024$3.99
  • Summer 2025$3.99
  • Summer 2024$3.99
  • Spring 2025$3.99
  • Special Issue #2 2025$3.99
  • Winter 2025$3.99
  • Special Issue #1 2025$3.99
  • Fall 2025$3.99

Questions

Is Macworld free?
Macworld is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is The Horse free?
The Horse is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Macworld or The Horse?
The Horse is rated higher. Macworld averages 2.0 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while The Horse averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Macworld or The Horse have ads?
Neither Macworld nor The Horse shows ads.

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