Draft Paper vs YARD 2
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Draft Paper
Create floor plans, layouts, and blueprints with ease using intuitive drawing tools. Support for multiple layers, iCloud, and Dropbox integration allows for seamless workflow. Export your designs to various formats for printing or further editing.
- Draw lines, rectangles, text, and more
- Support for multiple layers
- Export to PDF, JPEG, and DXF
- iCloud and Dropbox integration
- Mirror, translate, rotate, and scale operations
- Apple Pencil support
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Draft Paper is a simple and intuitive way to make floor plans, layouts or blueprints quickly and easily. Touch and drag to draw lines and rectangles on up to 10 independent layers, then export directly to PDF, JPEG or DXF ready for printing, emailing or editing in other software. Full feature list: + Drawing: Line, Dotted Line, Arrow, Rectangle, Ellipse, Segment, Text, Erase, Measure, Presentation + Multi file iCloud support + Export to JPEG / Vector PDF / DXF + Upload / download from DropBox or any other compatible app + Mirror / translate / rotate / scale operations + Smooth, fast and intuitive zooming / panning + Multiple layers and colors + Selectable right / left handed modes. + Unlimited undo + Unlimited size drawing area + Apple Pencil support (including double tap) + Metric / Imperial (USC) units support + Designed for iPhone and iPad For full instructions please visit our website, http://draftpaper-app.com
YARD 2
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Transform how you present outdoor design projects to clients. YARD 2 brings your VizTerra, Pool Studio, and VIP3D designs into the real world through augmented reality—right on your client's property. -- Important: This app requires an active VizTerra, Pool Studio, or VIP3D subscription. YARD 2 cannot be used as a standalone app. How YARD 2 Works - Draw small projects on your IPad OR... - Design your landscape, pool, or outdoor living space in VizTerra, Pool Studio, or VIP3D on your desktop - Sync your project to YARD 2 on your iPad or iPhone - Visit your client's property and place the full 3D design in augmented reality - Walk around the space, show different angles, and make real-time adjustments - Close more deals with immersive, on-site presentations that eliminate guesswork Perfect For - Landscape designers and architects presenting hardscapes, plantings, and outdoor living spaces - Pool designers showcasing inground pools, spas, and water features - Outdoor living professionals demonstrating patios, pergolas, kitchens, and fire features - Design-build firms that need to communicate complex 3D concepts to clients on-site Active VizTerra, Pool Studio, or VIP3D subscription required About Structure Studios YARD 2 is developed by Structure Studios, the company behind VizTerra, Pool Studio, and VIP3D—trusted by thousands of outdoor design professionals worldwide.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: YARD 2 at none against Draft Paper's 1. Draft Paper's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 7 months). On price, ads, 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
Both are free to download. Draft Paper sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. YARD 2 asks for nothing beyond the download.
Draft Paper ships an update every 2 weeks, YARD 2 every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 11, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Draft Paper | YARD 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (16K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 50.8% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 16K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks — better | Every 7 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 1.1 GB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Giles Goddard | Structure Studios |
Bugs and requests
Draft Paper
Reported bugs
3 issues- Saved files disappearing or becoming corrupted
- Inconsistent behavior when zooming and panning
- Inability to import/export files as expected
Requested features
4 requests- Add copy/paste functionality
- Improve text editing capabilities
- Provide more precise measurement tools
- Implement ability to save multiple versions of a project
YARD 2
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Draft Paper
- All Features$9.99
YARD 2
No in-app purchases
