Basecamp 2 for iPad vs WaterWorks Pro
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Basecamp 2 for iPad
Stay updated on project progress and engage in discussions from any location. This app provides access to all project information, allowing you to review documents and make decisions on the go.
- Project progress updates
- Discussion participation
- View to-dos and files
- Access project documents
- Make decisions remotely
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The official app for Basecamp 2 Check in on your projects from anywhere. Basecamp 2 for iPad 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.
WaterWorks Pro
This app streamlines the sales process for water treatment professionals. It helps manage customers, complete paperwork, and organize sales activities from a mobile device, improving efficiency and customer experience.
- Create and submit sales forms
- Generate and email PDF documents
- Track customers and sales activity
- Set follow-up reminders
- Access customer information remotely
- Organize sales resources
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WaterWorks Pro is the all-in-one productivity app for water treatment professionals. Designed to simplify the sales process from start to finish, it helps teams manage customers, complete paperwork, and stay organized—all from a single mobile app. Whether you’re in the home with a customer or following up after the sale, WaterWorks Pro keeps everything you need at your fingertips. Features * Create and submit sales forms in minutes * Automatically generate and email professional PDF documents * Track customers, appointments, and sales activity * Set reminders for follow-ups so no opportunity is missed * Access customer information from anywhere * Keep sales resources and important documents organized * Reduce paperwork and improve efficiency in the field WaterWorks Pro helps water treatment companies streamline operations, save time, and deliver a better customer experience. Built for water treatment professionals. Designed to help your team sell smarter.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: WaterWorks Pro at 5.0 against Basecamp 2 for iPad's 4.6. WaterWorks Pro also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 87%) and update cadence (monthly vs every 2 months). Basecamp 2 for iPad's advantage is ratings volume (27 vs 4). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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.
WaterWorks Pro holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Basecamp 2 for iPad has 27 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 87% of Basecamp 2 for iPad's written reviews are positive against 100% of WaterWorks Pro's.
Basecamp 2 for iPad ships an update every 2 months, WaterWorks Pro monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Basecamp 2 for iPad | WaterWorks Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (27 ratings) | 5.0 (4 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 86.6% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 27 — better | 4 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 14 MB | 189 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 37signals LLC | WorksHQ LLC |
Customer experience
Basecamp 2 for iPad
WaterWorks Pro
Bugs and requests
Basecamp 2 for iPad
Reported bugs
3 issues- Crashes when exporting attachments
- Login screen freezes
- Compatibility issues with older devices
Requested features
6 requests- Ability to sort tasks by due date
- Gantt chart view
- Recurring tasks
- Improved calendar functionality
- Integration with Google Drive and other cloud storage
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- Customizable notification settings
WaterWorks Pro
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Basecamp 2 for iPad
No in-app purchases
WaterWorks Pro
No in-app purchases
Questions
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