# BaseCampEd vs Along the Waves

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 (89 vs 4). On price, review sentiment, update cadence 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 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 89 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 October 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | BaseCampEd | Along the Waves |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/basecamped/id6738086342/reviews)** | [4.8 (89 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/along-the-waves/id6753202429/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **89** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 98.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | **Freemium** | Subscription |
| Size | 93 MB | 111 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Globe Toddlers LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1779258238) | [Along the Waves LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1843038167) |

## 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 |


### Along the Waves

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/along-the-waves/id6753202429)

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.

**Highlights:** Mood Check-Ins, Glimmers (moment capture), Love Notes (encouragement), Micro-Groups (stage-based matching), Mindful Moments (meditations)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $6.99 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription | $76.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is BaseCampEd free?

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

### Is Along the Waves free?

Along the Waves is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, BaseCampEd or Along the Waves?

BaseCampEd is rated higher. BaseCampEd averages 5.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Along the Waves averages 4.8 from 89 ratings.

### Do BaseCampEd or Along the Waves have ads?

Neither BaseCampEd nor Along the Waves shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, BaseCampEd or Along the Waves?

BaseCampEd ships an update every 2 weeks, and Along the Waves every 2 weeks. Most recently, BaseCampEd was updated on September 14, 2026 and Along the Waves on October 21, 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.*