Basic Check vs Bartu Method
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
Basic Check
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The basic check model is designed as an iterative process, which will support the users (pupils,students, job-seekers, etc.) throughout different stages of their life, through provisions of: Assessment tools for career planning, School Finder Interface, World of Work interface, Mapping of VET offers in the country, Internship Finder interface, Skills-matching tools, Tools for customized online counselling and career advice.
Bartu Method
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Inside the Bartu Method app, you can: Access all of your videos in one easy to use app Receive push notifications with the latest news and updates Access to all of your videos without having to remember your password Save your favorite posts so you can quickly find them later END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Basic Check at every 5 days against Bartu Method's fortnightly. Basic Check also leads on iOS requirement (9.0 vs 16.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Basic Check ships an update every 5 days, Bartu Method fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Basic Check | Bartu Method |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days โ better | Fortnightly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod โ better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 โ better | 16.6 |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 48 MB | 49 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Smart Bits GmbH | Sebastian Bartu |
In-app purchases
Basic Check
No in-app purchases
Bartu Method
No in-app purchases
Questions
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Do Basic Check or Bartu Method have ads?
Which is updated more often, Basic Check or Bartu Method?
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