Comparison

ILD Pro 2 vs Childminding

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β€” with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

ILD Pro 2

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Take your education observation recording, planning, and tracking to a whole new level with your mobile device and this simple to use extension of the Interactive Learning Diary online platform. Using the ILD Pro 2 Teacher app will allow you to teach and capture observations simultaneously using photo, video, and audio evidence. In or out of nursery or school, with or without access to a Wi-Fi network, you can capture observations in any location. Features include: - Instantly capture multiple photos, video, and audio clips as observation evidence - Tag or assess observations and link to curriculum aspects - Assess against multiple curriculums, even those which you have created yourself using our powerful Curriculum Builder (premium add-on to your ILD System) - Add written Next Steps and assign them from Curriculum Outcome Statements - Create Baseline assessments for individual children or the whole class - Versatility to fully or partially record and complete observations - Simply record photo, audio or video evidence and store it in your device’s gallery – return later to complete observation - Record your evidence and type or dictate a brief overview – return later to complete observation - All complete or incomplete observations can be held in a time window for final moderation before publishing - Child Mode allows children to get creative with mobile devices and record their own learning experiences What’s New - Brand new app, re-written from the ground up, slick user interface and speed enhancements across the board - Automatic Data Synchronisation ensures your ILD Pro 2 is always kept up to date with the latest staff, pupil, class, and curriculum changes - Select multiple photo, audio, and video media items simultaneously from your device’s gallery to add to an observation - Next Step Targets can be assigned quickly by using the new target icon available when assessing curriculum statements - Baseline Assessments can now be created for individual children or the whole class - Child Mode allows you to instantly set the device for children to use. They can capture photo, video and audio clips and write comments, selecting themselves and friends involved. Educators can then review the work and include assessments and next steps before securely submitting them to the online ILD system. - In-App Notifications can now be received in ILD Pro 2 meaning you will no longer miss out on important updates sent by us or from your school/nursery

About

Childminding

This app allows parents to stay connected with their child's daily activities and development while in childminder care. Receive updates on check-ins, meals, and activities directly from the childminder. It aims to foster a stronger connection between parents, children, and childminders.

Highlights
  • Receive childminder updates
  • Track check-ins
  • Monitor meals and activities
  • Stay connected with child's care
  • Request childminder invitation
Features
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Introducing the Parent App: Your Connection to Your Child's World Stay closer to your child's journey with the Parent App, the perfect companion to our Childminding App. Designed with parents in mind, this app offers a seamless way to stay engaged in your child's daily activities and development. To access the Parent App, simply request an invitation from your childminder. Once connected, you can effortlessly receive updates on your child's check-ins, meals, and activities while they're in the care of their childminder. Stay informed, stay connected, and stay reassured about your child's well-being, all at your fingertips. We believe in nurturing the parent-child-childminder relationship, and the Parent App is your portal to doing just that. Download now and experience the ease of staying connected to your child's world like never before!

Screenshots

ILD Pro 24 screens
Childminding3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: ILD Pro 2 at 9.0 against Childminding's 15.1. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference Β· 7 level
ILD Pro 2 versus Childminding: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterILD Pro 2Childminding
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviewsβ€”100.0% of reviews
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetizationβ€”Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS9.0 β€” better15.1
Further details β€” not scored
Size77 MB18 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperInteractive Learning Diary LimitedThe Nursery Story Ltd

In-app purchases

None

ILD Pro 2

No in-app purchases

None

Childminding

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ILD Pro 2 free?
ILD Pro 2 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Childminding free?
Childminding is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do ILD Pro 2 or Childminding have ads?
Neither ILD Pro 2 nor Childminding shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ILD Pro 2 or Childminding?
ILD Pro 2 ships an update every 3 weeks, and Childminding every 3 weeks. Most recently, ILD Pro 2 was updated on October 25, 2026 and Childminding on October 24, 2026.

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