Basecamp 2 for iPhone vs FieldChief
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.
FieldChief
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FieldChief is built for the people who do the real work — field engineers and technicians who'd rather be solving problems than buried in paperwork. Capture your work as it happens — by voice, photo, and note — and FieldChief turns it into a clean, structured record and a ready-to-use report, without you ever leaving the job site.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: FieldChief at every 4 days against Basecamp 2 for iPhone'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.
Basecamp 2 for iPhone ships an update every 2 months, FieldChief every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Basecamp 2 for iPhone | FieldChief |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Every 4 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 14 MB | 43 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 37Signals LLC | Asher Sewell |
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
FieldChief
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Basecamp 2 for iPhone
No in-app purchases
FieldChief
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Basecamp 2 for iPhone free?
Is FieldChief free?
Do Basecamp 2 for iPhone or FieldChief have ads?
Which is updated more often, Basecamp 2 for iPhone or FieldChief?
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