Basecamp 2 for iPhone vs Sonic Mobile
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Basecamp 2 for iPhone
Stay updated on your projects from any location. Engage in discussions, track task completion, and access all project files. Make decisions and refer to documents on the go.
- Project updates from anywhere
- Participate in discussions
- Track to-dos and file uploads
- Access all project documents
- Make decisions on the go
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The official app for Basecamp 2 Check in on your projects from anywhere. Basecamp 2 for iPhone shows you the latest news on each project. • Jump in on a discussion and post your thoughts. • View progress as team members complete to-dos and upload files. • Everything from your projects is available, so you can refer to a document or make a decision no matter where you are. NOTE: This app requires requires an account on Basecamp 2 (released March 2012) or Basecamp Classic.
Sonic Mobile
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Sonic Mobile for iOS. Record and manager your time from your smart devices. Clock in and out for the day for payroll purposes. Clock in and out of departments for accurate allocation of hours. Clock in and out of jobs/orders for accurate job costing details. Manually enter in your time in for the day and/or jobs/orders. Review/edit your time entries for the current pay period. View your work schedule. Employee Portal for time-off requests and requesting Open Shifts. All time entries are in real-time to SonicWebEnterprise 4.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Basecamp 2 for iPhone at every 2 months against Sonic Mobile's every 8 months. Sonic Mobile's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). 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.
Basecamp 2 for iPhone ships an update every 2 months, Sonic Mobile every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Basecamp 2 for iPhone | Sonic Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.8 (42 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 84.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 42 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 8 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 14 MB | 135 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | 37signals LLC | Manusonic Inc. |
Bugs and requests
Basecamp 2 for iPhone
Reported bugs
4 issues- Login screen issues
- To-do list not loading properly
- Compatibility problems with older devices
- Copy and paste not working in all areas
Requested features
5 requests- Calendar integration
- Ability to edit text documents
- Improved search functionality
- Batch upload for images and files
- Customizable notification settings
Sonic Mobile
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Basecamp 2 for iPhone
No in-app purchases
Sonic Mobile
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Basecamp 2 for iPhone free?
Is Sonic Mobile free?
Do Basecamp 2 for iPhone or Sonic Mobile have ads?
Which is updated more often, Basecamp 2 for iPhone or Sonic Mobile?
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