# Backyardbend vs Avelo

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Avelo at 9K against Backyardbend's 10. Avelo also leads on update cadence (every 8 days vs every 3 weeks) and chart position (#188 vs unranked). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.2 for Backyardbend against 4.3 for Avelo. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Avelo has 9K ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Backyardbend ships an update every 3 weeks, Avelo every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Backyardbend | Avelo |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backyardbend/id1476056727/reviews) | **[4.3 (9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/avelo/id1563684926/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 10 | **9K** |
| Positive reviews | — | 10.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 8 days** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | — | **#188** |
| Size | 51 MB | 37 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.4** | 13.4 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Bend Radio Group](https://appshunter.io/developer/1476056726) | [Avelo Airlines](https://appshunter.io/developer/1711171014) |

## What reviewers say

### Backyardbend

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backyardbend/id1476056727)

Discover and share authentic local content from Central Oregon. Explore an interactive map and gallery of photos and videos, find local deals, and stay updated on events, weather, and conditions. Connect with the community and plan your next adventure.

**Highlights:** Interactive map and gallery, Local digital deals, Event and concert announcements, Real-time weather and conditions, Local podcast and radio streaming, Community-shared photos and videos, Customizable content updates

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases:** none


### Avelo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/avelo/id1563684926)

**Currently charting:** #188 Top Free · Travel (US App Store)

This app simplifies air travel with easy booking, trip management, and real-time flight updates. Access mobile boarding passes and manage your profile and payments seamlessly.

**Highlights:** Easy navigation and profile management, Simplified trip changes and cancellations, Seamless flight booking, Upcoming and past trips overview, Secure payment management, Mobile boarding pass access, Real-time flight updates

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy booking process
- 🚀 Quick flight status updates
- 💡 Convenient mobile boarding passes

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent app crashes and glitches
- 🤔 Lack of account and reservation management features
- 😕 Difficult to access boarding passes and flight details
- 🤯 Confusing and unintuitive user interface

**Reported bugs**

- App freezes during check-in process
- Boarding passes not syncing to mobile wallet
- Saved traveler information not populating correctly
- Inconsistent performance across iOS and Android

**Requested features**

- Ability to view and manage existing reservations
- Improved account management and login experience
- Push notifications for flight status updates
- Integration with mobile wallets and calendars


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Backyardbend free?

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

### Is Avelo free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Backyardbend or Avelo?

Avelo is rated higher. Backyardbend averages 4.2 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while Avelo averages 4.3 from 9K ratings.

### Do Backyardbend or Avelo have ads?

Neither Backyardbend nor Avelo shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Backyardbend or Avelo?

Backyardbend ships an update every 3 weeks, and Avelo every 8 days. Most recently, Backyardbend was updated on October 10, 2026 and Avelo on October 20, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*