Comparison

Yarda vs Lumisketch

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

Head to head
About

Yarda

Visualize your dream backyard with AI-powered landscape design. Use augmented reality to place realistic 3D plants in your yard and a 2D editor for photo mockups. Identify plants and access detailed care guides to plan your perfect garden.

Highlights
  • AI landscape design generation
  • Augmented reality plant placement
  • 2D photo editor for yard mockups
  • Plant identification by photo
  • Extensive plant catalog
  • Detailed plant care guides
  • Save and share garden 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/

About

Lumisketch

Instantly visualize permanent lighting designs on any building using photos. Test colors and animations before installation. Ideal for professional installers and homeowners planning lighting projects.

Highlights
  • Instant lighting mockups
  • Test static colors
  • Smart color modes
  • Real animation previews
  • MP4/GIF exports
  • On-site photo capture
Features
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LumiSketch – Permanent Lighting Mockups in Seconds Instantly see any building in lights. Turn a quick photo into a living, animated lighting mockup—right on-site. LumiSketch is built for professional installers and homeowners who want to see permanent RGB roofline lights before the ladder ever leaves the truck. What you can do as a Guest (no sign-up) Tap-to-Light on a sample home image Zoom & pan for pixel-perfect placement Test a single static color Upgrade to LumiSketch Pro (in-app subscription) Upload your own photo – visualize any roofline in seconds Smart Color Modes – Outward, Downward, or strict 3-color RGB patterns Real Animations – preview Pulse, Wave, Snake, and more at true playback speed Instant Exports – create MP4 or animated GIF previews ready to text, email, or embed Multi-Device Login – Sign in with Apple, Google, or Facebook Built for Installers Snap a photo at the door (Pro) Sketch the design while you chat Hand the client their own animated preview (Pro) Close the sale—often before you leave the driveway Installers report up to 40 % faster closes and higher upsell rates when using LumiSketch in the field. Great for Homeowners Compare colors before you buy (Guest) Plan holiday, game-day, or mood lighting (Pro) Share designs with family or your installer (Pro) Subscription & Free Trial New users get a 3-day free trial of LumiSketch Pro. Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation and renews automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the period. Manage or cancel subscriptions in Settings ▸ Apple ID ▸ Subscriptions. Terms of Use: https://lumisketch.net/terms/ Privacy Policy: https://lumisketch.net/privacy Support & Feedback Email us: lumisketchsupport@lumisketch.net Download LumiSketch now and bring permanent lighting to life—before the ladder ever leaves the truck.

Screenshots

Yarda4 screens
Lumisketch4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Lumisketch at 100% against Yarda's 47%. Lumisketch also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). Yarda's advantage is ratings volume (1.1K vs 2). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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 12 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Lumisketch sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $139.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Lumisketch holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Yarda has 1.1K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 47% of Yarda's written reviews are positive against 100% of Lumisketch's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Yarda ships an update fortnightly, Lumisketch every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Yarda versus Lumisketch: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterYardaLumisketch
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (1.1K ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews47.1% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1.1K — better2
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 8 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size192 MB77 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperAndrew FieldsHorizon Home Lights LLP

Customer experience

Yarda

All ratings1,129 ratings
Positive89.8%
Neutral6.6%
Negative3.6%
Written reviews17 reviews
Positive47.1%
Neutral0.0%
Negative52.9%

Lumisketch

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

12 purchases

Yarda

Subscriptions6
  • Weekly Subscription3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • LandscapeDesigner Monthly7 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • LandscapeDesigner Annual7 Days trial2 variants$29.991 Year
Show 3 more
  • LandscapeDesigner Annual7 Days trial2 variants$39.991 Year
  • LandscapeDesigner Annual7 Days trial$59.991 Year
  • LandscapeDesigner Annual7 Days trial$79.991 Year
One-time6
  • 10 AI Credits$0.99
  • 50 ID Credits$0.99
  • 150 ID Credits$1.99
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  • 25 AI Credits$1.99
  • 500 ID Credits$4.99
  • 90 AI Credits$5.99
1 purchases

Lumisketch

Subscriptions1
  • Lumisketch Monthly7 Days trial$139.991 Month

Questions

Is Yarda free?
Yarda is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Lumisketch free?
Lumisketch is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Yarda or Lumisketch?
Lumisketch is rated higher. Yarda averages 4.6 out of 5 from 1.1K ratings, while Lumisketch averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Yarda or Lumisketch have ads?
Neither Yarda nor Lumisketch shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Yarda or Lumisketch?
Yarda ships an update fortnightly, and Lumisketch every 8 days. Most recently, Yarda was updated on October 28, 2026 and Lumisketch on October 16, 2026.

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