Comparison

Orenda vs YARD 2

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

Head to head
About

Orenda

This app helps you master pool chemistry by accurately calculating chemical dosages and balancing water based on the LSI. It offers a user-friendly experience for both novices and professionals, including a volume estimator and educational videos.

Highlights
  • Chemical dosing calculator
  • LSI water balancing
  • Pool volume estimator
  • User-friendly interface
  • Educational videos
Features
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Master pool chemistry with the Orenda pool chemical dosing calculator. Measure pool chemicals accurately while balancing water chemistry according to the LSI. The Orenda App is a swimming pool calculator with a user friendly experience, and makes pool chemistry easier than ever. Try the new pool volume estimator and watch Orenda videos in the app. A pool chemical calculator that allows a novice to dose chemicals as accurately as a professional pool operator.

About

YARD 2

Features
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Transform how you present outdoor design projects to clients. YARD 2 brings your VizTerra, Pool Studio, and VIP3D designs into the real world through augmented reality—right on your client's property. -- Important: This app requires an active VizTerra, Pool Studio, or VIP3D subscription. YARD 2 cannot be used as a standalone app. How YARD 2 Works - Draw small projects on your IPad OR... - Design your landscape, pool, or outdoor living space in VizTerra, Pool Studio, or VIP3D on your desktop - Sync your project to YARD 2 on your iPad or iPhone - Visit your client's property and place the full 3D design in augmented reality - Walk around the space, show different angles, and make real-time adjustments - Close more deals with immersive, on-site presentations that eliminate guesswork Perfect For - Landscape designers and architects presenting hardscapes, plantings, and outdoor living spaces - Pool designers showcasing inground pools, spas, and water features - Outdoor living professionals demonstrating patios, pergolas, kitchens, and fire features - Design-build firms that need to communicate complex 3D concepts to clients on-site Active VizTerra, Pool Studio, or VIP3D subscription required About Structure Studios YARD 2 is developed by Structure Studios, the company behind VizTerra, Pool Studio, and VIP3D—trusted by thousands of outdoor design professionals worldwide.

Screenshots

Orenda4 screens
YARD 23 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Orenda at monthly against YARD 2's every 7 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Orenda ships an update monthly, YARD 2 every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Orenda versus YARD 2: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOrendaYARD 2
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (476 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews82.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings476 — better—
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 7 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size78 MB1.1 GB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHasa Inc.Structure Studios

Bugs and requests

Orenda

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Desired levels changing when inputting current values
  • Metric system not functioning as expected
  • Slider feature for inputting readings is slow and frustrating
  • App not optimized for all iPhone screen sizes

Requested features

5 requests
  • Ability to save pool volume and desired levels
  • Option to log pool history and track trends
  • Integration with pool chemical monitors
  • Ability to set custom chemical concentrations
  • Support for more languages (e.g., Chinese)

YARD 2

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Orenda

No in-app purchases

None

YARD 2

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Orenda free?
Orenda is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is YARD 2 free?
YARD 2 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Orenda or YARD 2 have ads?
Neither Orenda nor YARD 2 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Orenda or YARD 2?
Orenda ships an update monthly, and YARD 2 every 7 months. Most recently, Orenda was updated on September 24, 2026 and YARD 2 on September 11, 2026.

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