# Backyard Chickens (BYC) — user reviews > 49 indexed App Store user reviews of Backyard Chickens (BYC) by Ludlow Concepts, Inc., rated 3.20/5 from 59 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backyard-chickens-byc/id670590079/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backyard-chickens-byc/id670590079.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 23 · 4★ 3 · 3★ 10 · 2★ 8 · 1★ 15 ## Newest reviews (17 of 49) ### 2/5 — Problem *2025-10-21, version 1.2* Was excited to see the app, but it’s so glitchy that, even though a member, I can’t even log in. Please fix. Thanks ### 3/5 — :( *2025-04-12, version 1.2* Don't get me wrong I love this app but it glitches so much that it is hard to use and I really wish I can be able to use it but it is just too hard and its making me mad. ### 2/5 — Ads, homing missile adds (pop ups) *2024-10-06, version 1.2* If it wasn’t for the fact that every board has ads every 3 post. Not normal ads, ads that keep popping up again and again. Besides that the interface is really nice. Just the pop up make it so I can’t look at any post before a pop up starts. ### 2/5 — Wish It’d Work *2024-05-21, version 1.2* This app entails exactly the kinda info I’m looking for as a new chicken owner. Hands down this is the one I want but something is wrong with it! I can’t even create an account because it just buffers or the cursor is outta whack…I’ve tried to download it 3x now and same thing each time. Please work out the bugs so I can use it! Thanks!! ### 3/5 — Closes keyboard and won’t let you type. *2024-04-23, version 1.2* I tried downloading the app, because it has the kind of people I need to talk to about my flock. When I went to create an account it glitched, kicked me out and opened a legal page..? I am unsure if the app is outdated or if it’s been hacked. Both would explain what happened, but if it gets fixed I’d like to join, I have tons of questions. ### 2/5 — App gone wrong *2024-02-27, version 1.2* Great concept but there are too many glitches, can’t type out in search bar and it kept popping up videos when I tried scrolling so I uninstalled it ### 2/5 — App *2023-01-09, version 1.2* When I try to post it won’t let me most of the time. It goes back and forth to different screens. The app needs work ### 3/5 — Loving the app!! *2021-04-13, version 1.2* I love the app until recently. There are some glitches that need to be worked out. Was trying to post the other day, when the screen takes me out of typing mode!! It’s done this to me and I’ve not complained because I thought it was my connection! Fighting the situation I had a post that was exciting to me but the glitch kept happening and was almost to the end of my post and it quit letting me type the rest and by that time I was done. I uninstalled it and reinstalled but can’t lig in because it keeps interrupting my typing. So frustrated with it!! ### 3/5 — Needs an update. *2020-08-07, version 1.2* It’s a great app, but I wish I could get notifications, and for some reason the alert panel in the app stays blank when I click it so I can’t see my alerts. I’d love to see how this app can improve after two years since the last update. ### 3/5 — I want to use this app more, but it’s a mess *2020-07-04, version 1.2* I would prefer to use an app for this site, because I mainly use my iPhone for everything, rather than any other device. So, I’m rarely ever on desktop versions of sites. Unfortunately, the app is constantly, frustratingly glitchy! I can barely log in ~ it takes me several tries. The keyboard keeps going down. It’s like the page is constantly reloading. ### 2/5 — What happened? *2019-11-22, version 1.2* This game is great! The community is always working to help! But...I noticed a handful of members got BANNED for helping another community grow. Like what? People on Backyard chickens are supposed support others. ### 2/5 — Love BYC but app needs work *2018-11-08, version 1.2* BYC is a great site, even though the interface takes a little getting used to, but this app glitches a lot and the search function only works about 30% of the time. Wish it worked better, I’d rather use the app than the website on my phone. ### 1/5 — Won’t work on IPhone 6 *2017-10-29, version 1.0* Needs an update to work on my iPhone 6. ### 3/5 — Please update *2017-10-01, version 1.0* Please update with I phone so I can use this again ### 3/5 — Update *2017-09-28, version 1.0* Update your app so those of us who enjoy it can use it. Must be updated to use with iPhone. ### 1/5 — Doesn't Work *2017-05-15, version 1.0* Downloaded, tried to open, stated it needed to update. Tried to open again and I keep getting a 404 error message. ### 1/5 — Me *2016-09-29, version 1.0* I would love to have this app but creating an account was just too hard so I deleted the app from my phone. ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — Great advice, but TERRIBLE app *2025-11-06, version 1.2* The app is extremely glitchy. Within 5 seconds I was already frustrated because the stupid thing wouldn’t let me type anything in. The web is so much better, but I wish I could rely on the app since it’s much more convenient. I hope the glitches can be fixed ASAP as it is so freaking annoying to deal with. Thanks. ### 1/5 — Great website. Worst App. *2025-05-05, version 1.2* Love the website. Worst app I think I’ve ever tried to use. Can’t even login without getting a stupid Amazon fire stick advertisement that takes 30 minutes. Can’t even get past the ad. As soon as it’s over, I go to login again and it restarts the advertisement all over again. I recommend just going directly to the website . ### 1/5 — Can’t even make a account *2025-05-01, version 1.2* I’d give 0 stars if I could. Can’t get past the first page? Yeah, nice try. Get a new app no one likes this app. ### 1/5 — Video ads disrupt to much *2025-03-28, version 1.2* To many video ads which I try to click out of which in turn kicks me out of the app. Save yourself some time and pass on this app. ### 1/5 — Impossible to use *2025-03-24, version 1.2* Ads pop up incessantly making it impossible to even use the page. Worst app experience i have ever had. Deleted it within an hour of installing it. ### 1/5 — Failure to Launch *2025-03-20, version 1.2* This is probably the worst app I’ve ever experienced! It’s impossible to will not allow you to log in without being bombarded by constant advertisements. Disappointing. ### 1/5 — Not for me *2024-06-19* I was hoping to get on this site to get help from others who are experienced in chicken keeping and getting ideas. Instead I came a cross LGBTQ group and if you voice opposition you get reported. Meanwhile these same people harass others who have a difference in opinion. They mock others, and even name call. If you ask questions it better be in the correct forum or you will be scolded for that. The most active people I’ve noticed on are echo chambers of what they say is correct and not open to discussion or another option. Not all. Just a few who live on this site. It’s a shame an app on backyard chicken keeping have people who insist on letting you know their bedroom preferences and only talk to people in that group because, I guess heterosexual people just don’t get it about chicken keeping. ### 1/5 — I really hoped the app would work. *2023-11-13, version 1.2* I successfully downloaded the app today, and looked forward to perusing it. My experience lasted only ten minutes because I couldn’t scroll through without seeing a video add every few seconds. I could not even read one article! Unfortunately, I had to get rid of it. ### 1/5 — Loved it until I got banned for no reason *2023-07-26, version 1.2* It’s a great app but it says it’s 4+ I’m 12 and it banned me for being to young byc please unban @a boy with ducks ### 1/5 — Will not let me sign in *2018-01-25, version 1.2* :( ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — Glitchy but great. *2024-02-22, version 1.2* This app is wonderful it’s so favorable!! I love it, it’s brilliant, it helps me with my chickens so much, if I have a problem, BACKYARD CHICKENS if I have a question, BACKYARD CHICKENS!!!!! Get the app now! It’s exquisite!!! ### 5/5 — Best educational app ever! *2018-03-17, version 1.2* Backyard chickens is by far the best! I love how you can get help from everyone when your chicken is sick or advice on raising chicks. It’s not only chickens, it has forums for all types of poultry. If your a chicken owner, I definitely recommend this app. ### 5/5 — Nice app for site *2016-10-26, version 1.0* Good app for the backyard chicken site. Great information. ### 5/5 — Amazing *2015-09-20, version 1.0* It shows you everything about chicken .🐔🐔🐔🐔 ### 5/5 — Helpful ! *2015-07-11, version 1.0* Love your app! There's so much helpful information for us newbies. ### 5/5 — I love this site *2015-06-12, version 1.0* I have used this for a long time for referring to different subjects. ### 5/5 — LUV IT!!! *2014-04-24, version 1.0* Your site inspired me so much! I was researching on chickens and now im acually getting them! Thank you so much!!!!! ### 5/5 — Best chicken forum ever *2014-03-23, version 1.0* I love this site. Great for all levels of experience. Most of my information I get on chickens comes from here. Nothing else comes close!!! ### 5/5 — Awesome! *2013-12-07, version 1.0* Awesome! just like all the useful info on the Backyard Chicken forum! ### 5/5 — Fantastic!!!!! *2013-11-05, version 1.0* This app this forum, the whole idea was and is pure genius!!! --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-06-09.*