Comparison

Yard 4 vs HobbyConnect

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

Head to head

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About

Yard 4

Features

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Yard 4 for iPhone and iPad brings a full suite of functionality, collaboration, and information available for an optimal on-the-go experience.

About

HobbyConnect

Features

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HobbyConnect helps you find your people—locally and online. Discover hobby groups and events, meet like‑minded members, and keep the conversation going with built‑in messaging. Whether you’re picking up a new interest or going deeper into a passion, HobbyConnect makes it easy to connect, plan, and show up. With HobbyConnect you can: • Explore hobbies, groups, and events • Get personalized recommendations • Chat with members and friends • Invite friends and grow your community • Stay updated with notifications and reminders We’re building a friendlier way to meet—around what you love doing

Screenshots

Yard 44 screens

HobbyConnect3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: HobbyConnect at every 4 weeks against Yard 4's every 5 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

Yard 4 ships an update every 5 months, HobbyConnect every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level

Yard 4 versus HobbyConnect: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	Yard 4	HobbyConnect
Price	Free	Free
Update frequency	Every 5 months	Every 4 weeks — better
Ads	No	No
In-app purchases	No	No
Devices	iPhone, iPad	iPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS	16.0	15.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size	403 MB	34 MB
Age rating	17+	4+
Developer	CC Industries Inc.	Shahjahan Ahmed

In-app purchases

None

Yard 4

No in-app purchases

None

HobbyConnect

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Yard 4 free?

Yard 4 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Is HobbyConnect free?

HobbyConnect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Do Yard 4 or HobbyConnect have ads?

Neither Yard 4 nor HobbyConnect shows ads.

Which is updated more often, Yard 4 or HobbyConnect?

Yard 4 ships an update every 5 months, and HobbyConnect every 4 weeks. Most recently, Yard 4 was updated on October 9, 2026 and HobbyConnect on October 25, 2026.