Common Source vs Yard
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Common Source
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Common Source connects farmers, cities, researchers and citizens working together to build stronger regional food systems. Create one profile on your phone and use it across participating Living Labs and partner networks. Keep your contacts, messages and networks together, and choose what information you share. ONE PROFILE, ACROSS NETWORKS Use the same profile across networks that support Common Source, without creating a separate account for each one. GET STARTED SIMPLY Create your profile on your phone without an email address or password. STAY CONNECTED Access contacts, messages and Living Labs from one dashboard. Connect with the people and organisations involved in your food community. CHOOSE WHAT YOU SHARE Your profile is stored on your device. When a network requests information, you review the request and decide what to approve. GROW STRONGER FOOD COMMUNITIES Whether you grow food, support local producers, work in research or help shape your city's food system, Common Source gives you a shared place to connect. One profile. Connected communities. Food systems shaped by the people who take part.
Yard
Easily find local happenings and create your own gatherings. Connect with your community and discover new experiences nearby. Built with privacy and user control in mind.
- Discover nearby events
- Create and manage events
- Save favorite events
- Privacy-focused safety features
- Connect with community
- Customizable user profiles
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Yard Never wonder what's happening around you again. Yard makes it easy to discover local events, connect with people, and create unforgettable experiences. Whether you're looking for something to do tonight or planning your next event, Yard helps you find and share what's happening nearby. Discover Local Events Browse events happening near you and explore what's going on in your area. Create & Host Events Create your own events in minutes. Customize the details, manage attendees, and share your event with others. Save Your Favorites Bookmark events you're interested in so you never miss them. Built with Privacy in Mind Yard is designed with safety features that help protect event locations and give hosts more control over who can view event details. Connect with Your Community Find new experiences, meet new people, and stay connected with what's happening around you. Features • Discover nearby events • Create and manage your own events • Save events for later • Report inappropriate content • Customize your profile • Find events based on your location • Clean, fast, and easy-to-use interface Download Yard today and discover your next event.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Yard at 13.0 against Common Source's 15.1. 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.
| Parameter | Common Source | Yard |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 50 MB | 50 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Common Source B.V. | Peyton Hutcheson |
In-app purchases
Common Source
No in-app purchases
Yard
No in-app purchases









