ESsence vs Basker International
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
ESsence
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ESsence gives you access to information of your child's day. In the News Feed you can view relevant diaries, bulletins, activities, and current images and videos. It is also possible to reply to invitations, activities, conferences and much more. For a better overview of it all, access the App's own Calendar. In the Calendar you can easily access all relevant events sorted by day, week or month. Some more features are: - Gallery with images and videos of your child. - Communicate with your child's daycare centre. - Maintain your contact information. - Add profile images of yourself and your child. - Send playdate invitations to other families. - Register holiday and sick days. - Log in with touch/ face ID. - Check your child in and out of the institution.
Basker International
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The Basker Parent App is the official app from Basker International Childcare – designed to help you stay closely connected to your child, even when you are apart. Receive real-time updates with photos, daily diaries, developmental notes and activity details – all within one secure and intuitive platform. Communicate directly with the dedicated staff caring for your child, and arrange practicalities with ease: from planning pick-up times to registering absences and booking extra days. With the Basker Parent App, you stay updated on your child’s day and feel connected, reassured and well informed.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Basker International at every 2 weeks against ESsence's every 2 months. 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.
ESsence ships an update every 2 months, Basker International every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ESsence | Basker International |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 61 MB | 72 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Grandir E&S Bildungs- und Betreuungskonzepte GmbH | Babilou Family Netherlands B.V. |
In-app purchases
ESsence
No in-app purchases
Basker International
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is ESsence free?
Is Basker International free?
Do ESsence or Basker International have ads?
Which is updated more often, ESsence or Basker International?
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