# Backyard & Outdoor Living vs E

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: E at none against Backyard & Outdoor Living's 10. On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Backyard & Outdoor Living sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $11.99 per 6 months. E asks for nothing beyond the download.

Backyard & Outdoor Living ships an update every 8 months, E every 11 months. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Backyard & Outdoor Living | E |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 8 months** | Every 11 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 97 MB | 24 MB |
| Requires iOS | 11.2 | **10.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | +4 | 4+ |
| Developer | [Universal Magazines Pty Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/602657493) | [Mark Deelman](https://appshunter.io/developer/1016458734) |

## What reviewers say

### Backyard & Outdoor Living

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backyard-and-outdoor-living/id610514560)

Discover inspiration and practical advice for transforming your outdoor space. Explore garden design, layout, furniture, plants, pools, and maintenance tips to create your ultimate lifestyle arena.

**Highlights:** Garden layout and design ideas, Furniture and product showcases, Planting and maintenance advice, Pool and structure inspiration, Water-wise gardening tips, Outdoor lighting and paving options

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| BGDI Auto-Renewable Subscription | $11.99 | per 6 months |
| BGDI Auto-Renewable Subscription | $12.99 | per year |
| Backyard Makeovers #4 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Issue#11.3 Yearbook 2013 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Issue#11.2 2013 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Issue#11.1 2013 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Issue#10.6 2013 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Decks, Patios & Pergolas #4 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Decks, Pergolas & Patios #.... | $3.99 | one-time |
| BGDI 6 Back Issue Bundle | $14.99 | one-time |


### E

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/e-locks/id1016458735)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Backyard & Outdoor Living free?

Backyard & Outdoor Living is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is E free?

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

### Do Backyard & Outdoor Living or E have ads?

Neither Backyard & Outdoor Living nor E shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Backyard & Outdoor Living or E?

Backyard & Outdoor Living ships an update every 8 months, and E every 11 months. Most recently, Backyard & Outdoor Living was updated on October 25, 2026 and E on October 26, 2026.

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