# BaseCampEd vs Backwood

The clearest difference is update cadence: Backwood at every 6 days against BaseCampEd's every 2 weeks. Backwood also leads on ratings volume (13 vs 4). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. BaseCampEd sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $5.00 per year and Backwood sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for BaseCampEd against 5.0 for Backwood. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 13 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

BaseCampEd ships an update every 2 weeks, Backwood every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on September 14, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | BaseCampEd | Backwood |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/basecamped/id6738086342/reviews) | [5.0 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backwood/id6739751597/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **13** |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Freemium |
| Size | 93 MB | 87 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Globe Toddlers LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1779258238) | [Tech G Labs](https://appshunter.io/developer/1786264590) |

## What reviewers say

### BaseCampEd

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/basecamped/id6738086342)

Connect with other parents and educators to support homeschooling. Organize events, join discussions, and find local tutors or teachers for in-home lessons. Offers subscription plans for educators to unlock advanced features.

**Highlights:** Form parent groups, Organize homeschooling events, Engage in discussions, Search for parents and teachers, Create educator profiles, Offer in-home lessons

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Membership | $5.00 | per year |
| Standard Plan | $23.99 | per month |
| Membership | $25.00 | per year |
| Basic Plan | $69.99 | per year |
| Standard Plan | $139.99 | per year |
| Basic Plan | $139.99 | per year |
| Basic Plan | $185.99 | per year |
| Premium Plan | $279.99 | per year |
| Standard Plan | $279.99 | per year |
| Standard Plan | $374.99 | per year |
| Premium Plan | $559.99 | per year |
| Premium Plan | $749.99 | per year |


### Backwood

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backwood/id6739751597)

Connect with local communities for sports and outdoor adventures. Discover new spots for activities like fishing, hiking, and off-roading. Organize group meetups, share locations, and compete on leaderboards.

**Highlights:** Local sports and outdoor community, Discover new adventure spots, Organize group meetups and challenges, Interactive map with shared coordinates, Seasonal leaderboards and rewards, Private and public sharing options

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Backwood Monthly Supporter | $4.99 | per month |
| Backwood Yearly Supporter | $59.99 | per year |
| 5,000 Backwood Credits | $4.99 | one-time |
| 10,000 Backwood Credits | $9.99 | one-time |
| 15,000 Backwood Credits | $14.99 | one-time |
| 25,000 Backwood Credits | $24.99 | one-time |
| 50,000 Backwood Credits | $49.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is BaseCampEd free?

BaseCampEd is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Backwood free?

Backwood is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, BaseCampEd or Backwood?

BaseCampEd and Backwood are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 4 and 13 ratings respectively.

### Do BaseCampEd or Backwood have ads?

Neither BaseCampEd nor Backwood shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, BaseCampEd or Backwood?

BaseCampEd ships an update every 2 weeks, and Backwood every 6 days. Most recently, BaseCampEd was updated on September 14, 2026 and Backwood on October 5, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*