Comparison

RuinRadar vs Backyard

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

Head to head
About

RuinRadar

Features
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RuinRadar brings on-device LiDAR analysis to your iPhone. Load LiDAR images, run detections locally, and see intuitive heatmaps highlighting likely structures. No cloud uploads—your data stays on your device. Adjust confidence thresholds, review detections by class, and export results for fieldwork or research.

About

Backyard

Design and visualize your ideal shed with this tool. It offers 3D previews, instant templates, and detailed framing views. Generate accurate material lists and customize every aspect of your shed design.

Highlights
  • 3D Real-Time Preview
  • Instant Shed Templates
  • Smart Framing View
  • Layer Controls
  • Accurate Materials List
  • Customizable Design Elements
  • Works Offline
Features
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Design and visualize your perfect shed with Backyard Blueprints — the fastest way to go from idea to a real build plan. KEY FEATURES: - 3D Real-Time Preview: See your shed from every angle. Rotate, zoom, and explore your design in full 3D. - Customize Everything: Adjust width, depth, wall height, roof pitch, stud spacing, siding type, and more. - Smart Framing View: Toggle between finished envelope and exposed framing to see every stud, rafter, header, and hurricane tie. - Layer Controls: Isolate floor, walls, roof, doors, windows, siding, and sheathing (wall and roof separately) to inspect each system independently. - Finishing Details: Choose from more siding options with paint colors as well as stains. And even add decorative shutters. - Doors, Windows & Vents Anywhere: Place them on any wall. - Works Offline: Your designs are saved locally on your device. No account required, no internet needed after first load. - Free to Design: No ads, no subscriptions. Design and preview for free. Perfect for DIY builders, homeowners planning a backyard project, or anyone who wants to visualize a shed before breaking ground. Backyard Blueprints — design your dream shed in 30 seconds.

Screenshots

RuinRadar2 screens
Backyard4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: Backyard at 4 against RuinRadar's 2. Backyard also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.0). On price, 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
RuinRadar versus Backyard: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRuinRadarBackyard
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—4 — better
Update frequency—Fortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS26.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSangeeta TiwariJoe Bienkowski

In-app purchases

None

RuinRadar

No in-app purchases

None

Backyard

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is RuinRadar free?
RuinRadar is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Backyard free?
Backyard is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do RuinRadar or Backyard have ads?
Neither RuinRadar nor Backyard shows ads.

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