YARD 2 vs Aranchor Mobile
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
YARD 2
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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.
Aranchor Mobile
This app provides instant field access to project images and documentation via an intuitive VR interface. It supports various GIS formats and offers time-lapse visualization for progress tracking. Cloud storage and real-time collaboration are available, along with mobile AR solutions for on-the-go connectivity.
- GIS format import (GeoTIFF, Shapefile, GeoJSON, KML)
- VR interface for field access
- Time-lapse project progress visualization
- Cloud-based storage and collaboration
- Mobile AR solutions
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Support for GIS Formats: Import Geotiff and vector shapefiles, GeoJSON, KML, KMZ, and more. Instant Field Access: Access all project images and documentation seamlessly through our intuitive VR interface, ensuring no detail is overlooked. Time-Lapse Visualization: Effortlessly track project progress with our time-lapse feature, visualizing changes over time. Cloud-Based Storage & Collaboration: Store and access project data securely from anywhere, with real-time team collaboration. Mobile Compatibility: Stay connected on-the-go with our mobile AR solutions.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Aranchor Mobile at fortnightly 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
YARD 2 ships an update every 7 months, Aranchor Mobile fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | YARD 2 | Aranchor Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 15.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1.1 GB | 17 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Structure Studios | 3K Building Services, Inc. |
In-app purchases
YARD 2
No in-app purchases
Aranchor Mobile
No in-app purchases









