BaseCampEd vs Along the Waves
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
BaseCampEd
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.
- Form parent groups
- Organize homeschooling events
- Engage in discussions
- Search for parents and teachers
- Create educator profiles
- Offer in-home lessons
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BaseCampEd provides a platform for parents to form groups, organize events, and engage in discussions to support each other's homeschooling journey. Parents will be able to search for other parents and teachers based on location, academic subjects, or extracurricular activities. The app also enables teachers, tutors, and coaches to create profiles and offer private in-home lessons to assist parents in their homeschooling endeavors. In-app Subscriptions: We offer three subscription plans: - Basic Plan - Standard Plan - Premium Plan These are auto-renewable subscriptions designed to unlock additional features for educators using the platform. Once you subscribe, the payment will be charged to your Apple ID. Subscriptions renew automatically unless you cancel at least 24 hours before the end of your current billing period. You can easily manage or cancel your subscription anytime in your Apple account settings. For more information, please see our: Privacy Policy: https://www.basecamped.com/privacy-policy Terms of Service: https://www.basecamped.com/terms-of-service
Along the Waves
Connect with other mothers in a supportive community designed to combat isolation. Share your experiences, celebrate milestones, and find encouragement through shared moments and personalized groups. This app offers tools for emotional well-being and fosters meaningful connections throughout your parenting journey.
- Mood Check-Ins
- Glimmers (moment capture)
- Love Notes (encouragement)
- Micro-Groups (stage-based matching)
- Mindful Moments (meditations)
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Motherhood was never meant to be done alone. Along the Waves is your emotional network for motherhood, designed to provide connection that feels meaningful, not overwhelming. Whether you’re navigating sleepless nights, celebrating first steps, or adjusting to an empty nest, this community gives you the space to connect, share, and feel seen. Features include: * Mood Check-Ins: Quickly share how you’re feeling and see you’re not alone. Glimmers: Capture and celebrate the little moments that make it all worth it. * Love Notes: Send encouragement to another mom who might need it today. * Micro-Groups: Be matched with moms in a similar stage for real, judgment-free connection. * Mindful Moments: Short meditations and reminders to help you reset, breathe, and keep going. From trying to conceive to the teenage years and beyond, Along the Waves reminds you: you already belong. Join us and ride the waves of motherhood together. All-access subscriptions available in monthly and annual terms Price: Displayed in-app according to local currency Privacy Policy: http://alongthewaves.com/privacy-policy Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is monetization model: BaseCampEd at freemium against Along the Waves's subscription. BaseCampEd also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.8). Along the Waves's advantage is ratings volume (67 vs 4). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads 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. BaseCampEd sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $5.00 per year and Along the Waves sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
BaseCampEd holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Along the Waves has 67 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of BaseCampEd's written reviews are positive against 98% of Along the Waves's.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 14, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | BaseCampEd | Along the Waves |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (4 ratings) — better | 4.8 (67 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better | 98.1% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 4 | 67 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 2 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Freemium — better | Subscription |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 93 MB | 111 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Globe Toddlers LLC | Along the Waves LLC |
Customer experience
BaseCampEd
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In-app purchases
BaseCampEd
- Membership$5.001 Year
- Standard Plan$23.991 Month
- Membership2 variants$25.001 Year
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- Basic Plan$69.991 Year
- Standard Plan$139.991 Year
- Basic Plan$139.991 Year
- Basic Plan$185.991 Year
- Premium Plan$279.991 Year
- Standard Plan$279.991 Year
- Standard Plan$374.991 Year
- Premium Plan$559.991 Year
- Premium Plan$749.991 Year
Along the Waves
- Monthly Subscription7 Days trial$6.991 Month
- Yearly Subscription7 Days trial$76.991 Year
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