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My Horse Stories vs its rivals

Side-by-side comparison against My Horse Stories's closest competitors — identity, store metrics, ratings & sentiment, and strategic intel.

My Horse Stories
This App
Rival Stars Horse Racing
Nemesis
Equestrian the Game
Contender
Star Stable Online: Horse Game
Contender
Horse Riding Tales: Wild World
Contender
Episode - Choose Your Story
Peer
Hay Day
Peer
Core Identity
DeveloperCoco PlayPikPokKavalri GamesStar Stable Entertainment ABAppForge Inc.Episode InteractiveSupercell
CategoryGamesGamesGamesGamesGamesGamesGames
PlatformAndroid, iOSAndroid, iOSAndroid, iOSiOS, AndroidiOS, AndroidAndroid, iOSAndroid, iOS
Store Metrics
Rating4.5 / 54.8 / 54.0 / 54.5 / 54.6 / 54.7 / 54.7 / 5
Ratings Count10,003144,22310,19861,42687,7542,816,237636,415
PriceFreeFreeFreeFreeFreeFreeFree
Release DateNov 6, 2019Apr 24, 2019Jun 8, 2022Feb 17, 2022Jan 24, 2019Dec 18, 2013Jun 21, 2012
Last UpdatedJan 29, 2025Mar 22, 2026Apr 27, 2026Apr 8, 2026Apr 17, 2026Mar 30, 2026May 11, 2026
Sentiment & Reviews
Sentimentmixed-negative--mixedmixed
Score55/100-35/100--48/10055/100
Praises
  • Horse care and grooming mechanics provide a satisfying and immersive experience for players
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  • High quality graphics and realistic horse movement keep players engaged in the simulation
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  • Compelling Storytelling
  • The core farming loop remains highly addictive and provides a relaxing experience for long-term players
Complaints
  • Aggressive ad frequency disrupts the core gameplay loop and creates a negative experience
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  • Aggressive ad frequency disrupts the gameplay loop and forces players to restart the application
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  • Aggressive Monetization
  • Server and Connectivity Issues
  • Frequent game freezes and crashes post-update disrupt the daily farming habit on mobile devices
Requests
  • Additional horse management features like owning multiple horses and expanded grooming options
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  • Multiplayer mode to allow friends to ride and compete together on trails
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  • Implementation of a confirmation tap for gem purchases to prevent accidental currency loss
Strategic Intel
Strengths
  • Narrative-driven engagement loop [Storyline feature]
  • High-fidelity visual presentation [User reviews]
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  • High-fidelity 3D horse animations sustain initial user interest
  • Complex genetic breeding system creates a long-term engagement loop
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  • Massive UGC library (150k+ stories) creating a significant content moat
  • Strong social features like Book Clubs driving community engagement
  • High brand recognition and established market presence (#27 Grossing)
  • Social trading mechanics drive long-term retention
  • Supercell brand identity ensures high install velocity
Weaknesses
  • Aggressive ad-to-gameplay ratio [High-frequency complaint]
  • Currency-gated progression [Progression blockers]
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  • Aggressive ad-frequency causes application crashes
  • Premium currency gating limits progression for F2P players
  • Persistent login failures erode user trust
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  • Aggressive 'pay-to-play' choice mechanics causing user frustration
  • High ad frequency and unskippable ad formats
  • Technical stability issues (server errors) affecting story access
  • Frequent post-update crashes disrupt daily habits
  • Bot activity in the newspaper breaks the economy
Pricingfreemiumfreemiumfreemiumfreemiumfreemiumfreemiumfreemium
MomentumMaintenanceIntenseMaintenanceIntenseIntenseMaintenanceActive
Update Cadence5 versions5 versions4 versions, ~28d avg5 versions5 versions5 versions, ~25d avg5 versions, 2 majors/6mo, ~12d avg

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