# Last Minute vs Backyard Explorer

The clearest difference is rating: Backyard Explorer at 5.0 against Last Minute's 4.0. Backyard Explorer also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 7 months). Last Minute's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ratings volume (1.9K vs 2). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Backyard Explorer sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Last Minute asks for nothing beyond the download.

Backyard Explorer holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Last Minute has 1.9K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Last Minute ships an update every 7 months, Backyard Explorer fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Last Minute | Backyard Explorer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (1.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/last-minute-cheap-flights/id952459926/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backyard-explorer/id6789675904/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.9K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 77.6% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 64 MB | 62 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Dzmitry Tsyvinski](https://appshunter.io/developer/1612129798) | [KELLY LEUNG](https://appshunter.io/developer/6789675906) |

## What reviewers say

### Last Minute

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/last-minute-cheap-flights/id952459926)

Discover and compare the lowest airfares from 777 airlines worldwide. Find the cheapest, quickest, and best flight deals with a user-friendly interface. Book directly from your device with secure, fee-free transactions.

**Highlights:** Compare 777 airlines worldwide, Find cheapest flight deals, User-friendly interface, Book directly from device, Price calendar for best fares, Filter by stops, times, airlines

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Convenient and user-friendly
- 💡 Helpful travel tips
- 👍 Straightforward booking process
- 🚀 Fast and efficient search
- 🚀 Easy to navigate

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inaccurate or misleading prices
- 🐛 Bait-and-switch tactics
- 🐛 Poor customer service
- 🐛 Unreliable booking confirmations
- 🐛 Unauthorized charges or fees

**Reported bugs**

- Frequent app crashes
- Booking errors and failed transactions
- Inability to access or modify bookings

**Requested features**

- Improved price comparison tools
- More transparent booking process
- Better customer support channels
- Tighter vetting of third-party partners
- Ability to book directly with airlines


### Backyard Explorer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backyard-explorer/id6789675904)

Discover the history and hidden stories of your surroundings with an audio guide that automatically narrates as you walk. Explore different historical perspectives and unlock new content through optional subscriptions.

**Highlights:** Automatic GPS-triggered audio narration, Multiple themed walking tours, Interactive map that reveals as you explore, Live narration for real-world events, Museum collection tours, User-published and discoverable routes, Personal exploration log and achievements

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Backyard Explorer | $4.99 | per month |
| Backyard Explorer Annual | $39.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Last Minute free?

Last Minute is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Backyard Explorer free?

Backyard Explorer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Last Minute or Backyard Explorer?

Backyard Explorer is rated higher. Last Minute averages 4.0 out of 5 from 1.9K ratings, while Backyard Explorer averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Last Minute or Backyard Explorer have ads?

Neither Last Minute nor Backyard Explorer shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Last Minute or Backyard Explorer?

Last Minute ships an update every 7 months, and Backyard Explorer fortnightly. Most recently, Last Minute was updated on October 29, 2026 and Backyard Explorer on October 24, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*