Comparison

Graph Paper vs Yarda

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

Head to head
About

Graph Paper

This app provides a minimalist digital sketchpad with a hand-drawn feel for planning, diagramming, and doodling. It offers both freehand and vector drawing tools, grid alignment, and iCloud sync for seamless workflow across devices.

Highlights
  • Authentic hand-drawn feel
  • Blueprint and Graph Paper modes
  • Freehand and Vector drawing tools
  • Grid-aligned shapes and text
  • Precise shape editing
  • iCloud sync
  • Export sketches as images
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Sketch fast. Think clearly. Graph Paper gives you a beautifully simple space to draw ideas with an authentic, hand-drawn feel — now with Blueprint Mode and Vector Drawing. Whether you're planning UI layouts, sketching diagrams, mapping rooms, or just doodling, Graph Paper keeps things delightfully minimal so you can focus on the idea, not the tool. Features • Authentic hand-drawn feel with smooth, responsive pens • Blueprint Mode with black, white, cyan and red inks • Graph Paper Mode with classic black, blue, red and green pens • Freehand and Vector tools for clean shapes or quick sketches • Grid-aligned rectangles, lines, ellipses & text • Precise shape editing with adjustable vector handles • iCloud sync across all your devices • Export your sketches as images for notes, design docs or sharing A simple, satisfying sketchpad — perfect for designers, developers, makers, planners, students, and anyone who thinks best on graph paper.

About

Yarda

Visualize your dream backyard with AI-powered design tools. Snap a photo, let AI redesign it, or place realistic 3D plants using augmented reality. Get detailed plant care information and professional landscaping tools to create your perfect outdoor space.

Highlights
  • AI-powered landscape design
  • Augmented reality plant placement
  • 2D editor for plant images
  • Plant identification tool
  • Extensive plant catalog
  • Detailed plant care guides
  • Save and share yard designs
Features
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Design your dream backyard in seconds with AI. Yarda shows you exactly how plants will look in your yard before you spend a dollar on them. Snap a photo of your outdoor space and let AI redesign it in any style you want — or place realistic 3D plants yourself with augmented reality. VISUALIZE YOUR PERFECT GARDEN - Let AI design your dream landscape in any style you want - Place realistic 3D plants directly in your outdoor space using AR - Drop high quality plant images onto photos of your backyard with our 2D editor - Identify any plant you see simply by taking a picture - Browse an extensive catalog of trees, shrubs, and flowers - Save multiple yard design projects to compare different layouts - Record and share your garden design vision with others COMPREHENSIVE PLANT CARE INFORMATION - Detailed care guides for each species - Water, sunlight, and pruning requirements - Growth rates and mature dimensions - Hardiness zone compatibility - Soil type recommendations PROFESSIONAL LANDSCAPING TOOLS - Precise plant placement in your backyard space - Rotate and position plants with ease - Duplicate plants for consistent designs - Move and adjust until perfect SMART FEATURES - Search across all plant categories - Save favorite plants for quick access - Filter plants by size, care level, and more - Plant identification tool Whether you're planning a complete backyard makeover or just adding a few new plants, Yarda helps you create the perfect outdoor space — and see it before you commit. Download now and start designing your dream garden with confidence. For more information and Terms of Use, please refer to the Apple Standard Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Graph Paper4 screens
Yarda4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Yarda at 4.6 against Graph Paper's 2.8. Yarda also leads on ratings volume (1.1K vs 8) and review sentiment (47% vs 25%). Graph Paper's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and update cadence (daily vs every 3 weeks). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Yarda sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Graph Paper asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Yarda holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Yarda has 1.1K ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 25% of Graph Paper's written reviews are positive against 47% of Yarda's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Graph Paper ships an update daily, Yarda every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on November 4, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Graph Paper versus Yarda: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGraph PaperYarda
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.8 (8 ratings)4.6 (1.1K ratings) — better
Positive reviews25.0% of reviews47.1% of reviews — better
Number of ratings81.1K — better
Update frequencyDaily — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.017.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size21 MB192 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAccidental Fish Ltd.Andrew Fields

Customer experience

Graph Paper

All ratings8 ratings
Positive37.5%
Neutral12.5%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive25.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative50.0%

Yarda

All ratings1,130 ratings
Positive89.9%
Neutral6.5%
Negative3.6%
Written reviews17 reviews
Positive47.1%
Neutral0.0%
Negative52.9%

In-app purchases

None

Graph Paper

No in-app purchases

8 purchases

Yarda

Subscriptions5
  • Weekly Subscription3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • LandscapeDesigner Monthly7 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • LandscapeDesigner Annual7 Days trial$39.991 Year
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  • LandscapeDesigner Annual7 Days trial2 variants$59.991 Year
  • LandscapeDesigner Annual7 Days trial2 variants$79.991 Year
One-time3
  • 10 AI Credits$0.99
  • 25 AI Credits$1.99
  • 90 AI Credits$5.99

Questions

Is Graph Paper free?
Graph Paper is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Yarda free?
Yarda is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Graph Paper or Yarda?
Yarda is rated higher. Graph Paper averages 2.8 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while Yarda averages 4.6 from 1.1K ratings.
Do Graph Paper or Yarda have ads?
Neither Graph Paper nor Yarda shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Graph Paper or Yarda?
Graph Paper ships an update daily, and Yarda every 3 weeks. Most recently, Graph Paper was updated on November 4, 2026 and Yarda on November 4, 2026.

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