# iScape vs Yard Planner

The clearest difference is price: iScape at Free against Yard Planner's $3.99. iScape also leads on rating (4.6 vs 3.4) and ratings volume (29K vs 381). Yard Planner's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 7) and ads (none vs shown). On chart position, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

iScape is free to download; Yard Planner costs $3.99 up front. iScape sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. Yard Planner asks for nothing beyond the download.

iScape holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: iScape has 29K ratings behind it against 381, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 22% of iScape's written reviews are positive against 40% of Yard Planner's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

iScape ships an update every 3 weeks, Yard Planner every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | iScape | Yard Planner |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $3.99 |
| Rating | **[4.6 (29K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iscape-landscape-design/id439688430/reviews)** | [3.4 (381 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yard-planner/id440420011/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **29K** | 381 |
| Positive reviews | 21.9% of reviews | **39.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | #58 | **#37** |
| Size | 134 MB | 762 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [iScape Holdings Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1325084212) | [Home Outside, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1304349118) |

## What reviewers say

### iScape

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iscape-landscape-design/id439688430)

**Currently charting:** #58 Top Grossing · Lifestyle (US App Store)

Design beautiful outdoor living spaces with this powerful landscape planning tool. Visualize your dream yard using 2D or 3D augmented reality, and easily share your vision with professionals or family. Streamline the entire process from design to purchase.

**Highlights:** Augmented reality (3D) and 2D design, Virtual object insertion, Project visualization, Design sharing and collaboration, Product and item inventory, Proposal generation for professionals

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| LIMITED Pro Weekly | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Pro Weekly | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Plus Monthly | $14.99 | per month |
| Pro Monthly | $29.99 | per month |
| LIMITED Pro Monthly | $29.99 | per month |
| Pro Yearly | $299.99 | per year |
| LIMITED Pro Yearly | $299.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🤩 Great for visualizing landscape designs
- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 💡 Helpful for communicating ideas to clients
- 🤖 Useful AR functionality

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive subscription model
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and glitches
- 🔒 Limited free features
- 🌱 Lacking variety in plant/landscape options
- 🤔 Difficult to manipulate objects accurately

**Reported bugs**

- Designs not saving properly
- AR functionality not working as expected
- Slow loading times for content
- Compatibility issues with certain devices

**Requested features**

- More customization options for layouts and designs
- Ability to save and share designs
- Integration with plant databases for specific regions
- Improved performance and stability


### Yard Planner

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yard-planner/id440420011)

**Currently charting:** #37 Top Paid · Lifestyle (US App Store)

Design your dream outdoor space with a drag-and-drop interface. Choose from over 800 hand-drawn elements like trees, pools, and structures to create detailed landscape layouts. Share your creations with friends or clients.

**Highlights:** Drag-and-drop functionality, 800+ hand-drawn landscape elements, Sketch Tool for free-form shapes, Google Maps integration for property mapping, Layer management for complex designs, Shareable editable designs

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 💡 Helpful for visualizing designs
- 🚀 Simple and straightforward
- 👍 Great for beginners
- 👍 Useful for planning and sketching

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and stability issues
- 🔧 Limited customization options
- 🔧 Lacks advanced design tools
- 🔧 Restricted to portrait mode on iPad
- 🔧 Outdated and basic graphics

**Reported bugs**

- Layers and objects disappearing
- Inability to undo actions
- Inaccurate grid and scale
- Mapping and photo import issues
- Unexpected crashes and freezes

**Requested features**

- Ability to change object dimensions independently
- More plant, structure, and hardscape options
- Metric measurement support
- Landscape mode support for iPad
- Export options for high-quality images


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iScape free?

iScape is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Yard Planner free?

Yard Planner costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, iScape or Yard Planner?

iScape is rated higher. iScape averages 4.6 out of 5 from 29K ratings, while Yard Planner averages 3.4 from 381 ratings.

### Do iScape or Yard Planner have ads?

iScape shows ads; Yard Planner does not.

### Which is updated more often, iScape or Yard Planner?

iScape ships an update every 3 weeks, and Yard Planner every 2 months. Most recently, iScape was updated on September 24, 2026 and Yard Planner on September 23, 2026.

### Which is more popular, iScape or Yard Planner?

iScape currently peaks at #58 in the App Store charts, and Yard Planner at #37. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*