Comparison

Backyard AI vs Pixelup

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

Head to head
About

Backyard AI

Transform yard photos into instant, build-ready landscape concepts. This AI-powered planner helps visualize modern, zen, tropical, and other styles with various elements like patios, pools, and plants. Easily iterate designs, share them with contractors or family, and get realistic inspiration for your outdoor space.

Highlights
  • AI landscape plans from yard photos
  • Multiple style presets and custom references
  • Extensive element library (patios, pools, plants)
  • Front and backyard design support
  • High-quality export options
  • No design skills required
Features
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Transform any yard photo into a beautiful, build-ready landscape concept—instantly. Garden AI Landscape Design Una is your smart garden & backyard planner that turns ideas into clear visual plans you can share with family, contractors, or clients. How it works 1. Upload a photo of your yard, backyard, or front yard. 2. Pick a style (Modern, Minimal, Zen, Tropical, Mediterranean, Cottage, Desert/Xeriscape, Japanese, Scandinavian) or add a custom reference for the look you want. 3. Add elements you’re considering—patio, deck, pergola, pool/spa, walkway, pond, fire pit, driveway, lawn, flowerbeds, hedges, trees, lighting, seating & more. 4. Get instant AI plans with clean compositions and balanced plantings. Adjust and re-render until it feels just right. Why homeowners love Una * Visual clarity fast: See multiple landscape directions before spending a cent on materials. * Realistic inspiration: AI places hardscape/softscape elements in believable layouts for front yard and backyard spaces. * Smart planting ideas: Mix of lawn, perennials, shrubs, and trees with pathways and edges that make maintenance easier. * Easy to iterate: Try different styles, layouts, and element combinations in seconds. * Share & act: Export designs to discuss with partners, landscapers, or HOAs. Key features * AI landscape plans from your own yard photos * Style presets + optional style reference (upload a look you like) * Element library: patio, deck, pergola, pool, spa, walkway, pond, firepit, driveway, lawn, plants, flowerbed, hedge, border, seating, outdoor kitchen, lighting * Front yard & backyard support for curb appeal and outdoor living areas * High-quality exports for sharing and quoting * Aspect ratio controls for social posts, proposals, and printouts * No design skills required—just your photo and goals Built for * Homeowners & renters planning makeovers * Landscapers & designers preparing quick concepts * Realtors & hosts boosting curb appeal and listing visuals * DIY gardeners exploring plant and path layouts Pro (optional) Unlock more styles, HD exports, faster renders, unlimited iterations, and watermark-free results—perfect for proposals and client presentations. Note: Una provides conceptual visualizations to help you plan. Final installation details (materials, drainage, plant hardiness, building codes) should be reviewed with local professionals. Some advanced features may require a subscription or in-app purchase. Terms of Use - https://sites.google.com/view/gardenuna/terms-conditions Privacy Policy - https://sites.google.com/view/gardenuna/privacy-policy

About

Pixelup

Features
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PixelUp is the easiest way to make every photo look incredible. An active PixelUp Pro subscription is required to edit, export, and manage designs within the app. Blurry, dark, or low-quality shot? Fix it in a single tap. PixelUp brightens, sharpens, and unblurs your pictures, then lets you save them in full resolution — with no watermark, ever. WHAT YOU CAN DO • Auto Enhance — one tap perfects exposure, color, and sharpness • Deblur & Sharpen — recover detail from soft or shaky photos • Clear & Bright — lift shadows and brighten dull images • Black & White — elegant, classic monochrome • Fine-tune — brightness, contrast, highlights, shadows, saturation, vibrance, warmth, clarity, denoise and more • Collages — combine your favourite moments with 18+ beautiful layouts, custom spacing, borders, colors and shapes • Before/After — press and hold to compare instantly • History — every edit and collage is saved so you can revisit, re-edit, share or save again HIGH QUALITY, NO WATERMARK Export full-resolution images straight to your photo library. No watermark, no quality loss. PIXELUP PRO Unlock everything with a PixelUp Pro subscription: • Weekly – $4.99 • Monthly – $9.99 • Yearly – $79.99 Payment will be charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase. Your subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account is charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel your subscription in your App Store account settings after purchase. Privacy Policy: https://pixelupapp.whipify.shop/privacy-policy.html Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Backyard AI4 screens
Pixelup4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Pixelup at none against Backyard AI's shown. Backyard AI's advantage is update cadence (every 6 days vs every 6 weeks). On price, in-app purchases, 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. Backyard AI sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days and Pixelup sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Backyard AI ships an update every 6 days, Pixelup every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Backyard AI versus Pixelup: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBackyard AIPixelup
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (18 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings18 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 days — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS16.6 — better17
Further details — not scored
Size44 MB4 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperMustafa Utku CoskunHezmart

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Backyard AI

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly Pro$9.997 Days
  • Yearly Special Offer$39.991 Year
  • Yearly Pro$39.991 Year
3 purchases

Pixelup

Subscriptions3
  • PixelUp Pro Weekly$4.997 Days
  • PixelUp Pro Monthly$9.991 Month
  • PixelUp Pro Yearly$79.991 Year

Questions

Is Backyard AI free?
Backyard AI is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Pixelup free?
Pixelup is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Backyard AI or Pixelup have ads?
Backyard AI shows ads; Pixelup does not.
Which is updated more often, Backyard AI or Pixelup?
Backyard AI ships an update every 6 days, and Pixelup every 6 weeks. Most recently, Backyard AI was updated on October 30, 2026 and Pixelup on October 31, 2026.

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