SurfacePro vs YardScan
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SurfacePro
Measure any surface area using your iPhone's camera with AR or GPS. Get instant readings for area, perimeter, and terrain, with options for detailed export and annotation. Works indoors or outdoors, on any iPhone.
- AR and GPS measurement modes
- Real-time area and perimeter calculation
- Terrain analysis (altitude, slope)
- Professional PDF, KML, GPX, CSV export
- Diagram annotation tools
- Unlimited saves and multi-polygon support
- Organize measurements into folders
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Measure any surface area with your iPhone camera (AR with LiDAR) or GPS — indoors or outdoors, small rooms or large fields. SurfacePro gives you professional area, perimeter, and terrain readings in seconds. TWO WAYS TO MEASURE AR Mode — Point your camera at any surface, tap to place points, and close the shape. Get instant area and perimeter. Works on floors, walls, yards, patios, and roofs. Enhanced accuracy with LiDAR, but works on any iPhone. GPS Mode — Two input methods: • Live GPS — Walk the perimeter and drop pins at each corner. See your polygon on a satellite map with real-time area, slope, and elevation. • Pin Placement — Tap anywhere on the satellite map to place points. Drag pins to fine-tune with a magnifier loupe for pixel-perfect positioning. Ideal for remote areas or planning from your desk. MEASURE MULTIPLE SURFACES Add multiple polygons in a single session. Completed shapes stay visible on the map while you measure the next one. Get distance analysis between polygons — perfect for calculating gaps, setbacks, or spacing. FEATURES - Real-time area and perimeter as you build your shape - Up to 100 measurement points per polygon - Distance labels between GPS points on the map - Point counter showing current vs. maximum points - Metric (m², cm) and Imperial (ft², in) units - GPS area in m², hectares, or acres - Save unlimited measurements with location tagging - Search, filter by mode, and view all saves on a map - Adjustable polygon opacity and line styles (solid, dashed, dotted) - Organise measurements into folders - Annotate diagrams resulting from AR or GPS measurements and export in PDF PROFESSIONAL EXPORT - PDF reports with shape diagrams, compass indicator, dimensions, and optional AR screenshots - GPS reports include satellite map overlay showing your polygons - KML files for Google Earth and GIS software - GPX files for mapping applications - CSV export with point coordinates and accuracy data - Share GPS measurements as map links DIAGRAM ANNOTATIONS Add text labels, arrows, circles, rectangles, and hatch fill patterns to your measurement diagrams. Move, resize, and rotate any annotation with full color customization and 30-level undo. GPS TERRAIN ANALYSIS - Min/max altitude and elevation change - Average and maximum slope (degrees and percent) - Real-time GPS accuracy monitoring - Barometric altitude for precise elevation data WORKS WITHOUT LIDAR SurfacePro uses a 3-layer accuracy system: LiDAR mesh detection, plane geometry, and estimated planes. Any iPhone with ARKit can measure surfaces — LiDAR simply gives better results on uneven terrain. PRIVACY FIRST All data stays on your device. No accounts, no analytics, no tracking, no ads. Your measurements never leave your phone. FREE TO TRY, PRO TO UNLOCK Start free with 8 points and 3 saves. Upgrade once — no subscription, no recurring fees. Unlock more points, unlimited saves, multi-polygon, all export formats, annotations, folders, distance analysis, and share links. Buy once, own it forever.
YardScan
Measure yard areas and calculate material needs using augmented reality. Simply tap corner points to define shapes and select materials for instant estimates of bags or cubic yards. Avoid extra trips to the store with precise calculations for various landscaping projects.
- AR yard area measurement
- Instant material quantity calculation
- Support for various materials (mulch, soil, gravel, pavers, sod)
- Overage buffer and cost estimation
- Project saving and photo attachments
- Metric unit support
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YardScan uses your iPhone's AR camera to measure any yard area and instantly calculate how much material you need. Tap corner points on the ground to trace the exact shape — beds, borders, lawn sections, any polygon — then pick your material and depth. YardScan does the math. HOW IT WORKS Point your camera at the ground, tap each corner of the area, and YardScan measures the real shape. Pick your material and depth, and get your bag count or cubic yardage instantly. No tape measure, no calculator, no second trips to the store. FREE • Unlimited AR measurements • Square footage calculation • Mulch calculator (bag count + cubic yards) • Share results as text YARDSCAN PRO — one-time purchase, no subscription • All materials: topsoil, compost, pea gravel, river rock, sand, lava rock, wood chips • Sod calculator (rolls) • Paver calculator (custom paver sizes) • Edging calculator (linear feet) • Bulk order mode (cubic yards for delivery orders) • Overage buffer (add 10% or 15%) • Cost estimator (enter price per unit) • Save and name projects • Photo attachments on saved projects • Metric units Works on any modern iPhone — no LiDAR required.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: SurfacePro at monthly against YardScan's every 4 months. YardScan's advantage is ratings volume (4 vs 1). On price, rating, 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
Both are free to download. SurfacePro sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and YardScan sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for SurfacePro against 5.0 for YardScan. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 4 respectively.
SurfacePro ships an update monthly, YardScan every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SurfacePro | YardScan |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) | 5.0 (4 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 4 — better |
| Update frequency | Monthly — better | Every 4 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | 17.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 10 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | EDUARD MARIUS ROBERT PANTAZI | Bryskin Enterprises LLC |
In-app purchases
SurfacePro
- One-time Payment$9.99
YardScan
- YardScan Pro$3.99
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