# Campfire Songs

> Digital collection of 201 classic campfire songs with organized access and printing. (iPhone/iPad app by ScoutApps.net.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/campfire-songs/id470952073 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [ScoutApps.net](https://appshunter.io/developer/409424543)
- Category: Music, Reference
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 3.80/5 from 25 App Store ratings · 104 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 7.0 · 10 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2011-10-13
- Data updated: 2026-08-02
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/campfire-songs/id470952073/reviews.md

## What is Campfire Songs?

A collection of 201 classic campfire favorites.  Great for use at Campfires, Campouts, Troop Meetings, Pack Meetings or whenever you have the desire to sing.  Songs can be accessed by a type, such as Patriotic Songs, by an alphabetical index or by their tune.  

iPad®, iPhone®, and iPod® compatible.

Air Print support (if available), so that you can print out lyric sheets for friends.

Tune playback under iOS 8. (limited number of tunes)

If you encounter any problems or have suggestions please contact us. We strive to produce the best apps possible, and your input is highly valued.

## Key features

- 201 classic campfire songs
- Organized by type, alphabetical index, or tune
- Printable lyric sheets
- Tune playback (iOS 8)
- Compatible with iPad, iPhone, and iPod

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of Campfire Songs?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 👍 Comprehensive collection of campfire songs
- 👍 Well-organized and easy-to-use interface
- 👍 Free app with no paywall
- 👍 Great resource for scout leaders and youth groups
- 👍 Helpful for learning forgotten song lyrics
- 👍 Clear, readable text even in low light
- 👍 Includes song categories and organization
- 👍 Some songs include audio tunes/MIDI files
- 👍 Portable songbook alternative to printing

**Cons**

- 🐛 Most songs lack audio/tune playback
- 🐛 Audio quality poor when available
- 🐛 App crashes when navigating back to song lists
- ❌ Limited song collection compared to all existing campfire songs
- ❌ Black background with white text causes eye strain
- ❌ No guitar chords provided
- ❌ No printing functionality after recent update
- ❌ Some songs incomplete or have errors
- ❌ Outdated graphics and design
- ❌ Lacks iPhone X and newer device support

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Songs do not play when play button is pressed
- App crashes when returning to song lists
- Incompatible with iPhone X and newer devices
- Print functionality removed after update
- Text readability issues with current color scheme

**Most requested features**

- Add audio/MIDI files for all songs
- Ability to submit and upload user-created songs
- Add guitar chords above lyrics
- Include 'sung to the tune of' references for all songs
- Add morning/wake-up songs category
- Search by lyrics functionality
- Personal favorites/bookmarks list
- Campfire opening/closing songs
- Wiki-style community contributions
- More Girl Scout and Boy Scout balance
- Restore printing functionality
- Add specific missing songs (Little Bunny Fufu, The Cat Came Back, etc.)
- Light background color option
- Ability to correct song errors
- More complete song versions with alternate verses
- OA (Order of the Arrow) songs
- Ranger song inclusion
- Music score notation
- Singing recordings for each song
- Update to latest iOS versions

## Recent user reviews (10 of 104)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/campfire-songs/id470952073/reviews.md

### 3/5 — A Scouts perspective

*2026-06-26, version 1.6*

The songs are true and nice but they should make the lyrics how they should be and not their fake versions

### 5/5 — Needs a way to submit songs

*2025-01-08, version 1.6*

Love the idea for this app, but there should be a way to submit songs for review

### 5/5 — Needs a way to submit songs

*2024-06-17*

Love the idea for this app, but the here should be a way to submit songs for review

### 5/5 — Great to get songs on the go

*2023-04-07, version 1.6*

Works great but I do have a Feature suggestion of being able to add own songs that are available on the local device only (ie being able to add songs that are known in the local group but not on a wide scale)

### 3/5 — Campfire songs

*2022-04-24, version 1.6*

Good idea since the upgrade seems no facility to print songs as before update
Chris rees

### 1/5 — Songs Do NOT Play

*2022-03-09, version 1.6*

I downloaded this app so that I could teach these to the youth, except none of the songs play when you press the play button!

### 4/5 — Pretty good but need more songs!

*2021-06-26, version 1.6*

I would love the ability to record songs with my troop, upload them and store them in this app, in a separate category. We could even choose to upload to the developer for submission. There are a ton more songs out there…keep adding to the app with midi on as many songs as possible!

### 4/5 — Like and remember

*2021-05-20, version 1.6*

I like this app brings back memories of be on staff at summer camp and has a camper needs a few new songs in this

### 3/5 — Can't figure out how to hear the tune. Can anyone help me with that?

*2020-09-06, version 1.6*

Crab someone explain how I can hear the tune please?

### 5/5 — Great app

*2020-08-29, version 1.6*

Useful app - great for inspiration around the campfire

## Frequently asked questions about Campfire Songs

### What is this app?

This app provides a collection of 201 classic campfire songs. You can access songs by category, alphabetically, or by their tune. It's designed for use at campfires, campouts, troop meetings, and other gatherings where singing is enjoyed.

### What are the key features of this app?

Key features include access to 201 classic songs, organization by type, alphabetical index, and tune. The app also supports printing lyric sheets and offers tune playback on iOS 8 devices.

### Is this app free to use?

The app is free to download and use, with the option for in-app purchases. This suggests that while a core collection of songs may be available, additional content or features might be unlocked through purchases.

### What devices is this app compatible with?

The app is compatible with iPad, iPhone, and iPod devices. It also supports Air Print functionality if available on your device, allowing you to print lyric sheets.

### When would I use this app?

This app is perfect for any occasion where you want to sing classic songs, especially outdoor activities like campfires and campouts. It's also useful for organized group events such as troop or pack meetings.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.6 — 2016-06-21

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

Addition of over 23 new (or updated midi tracks), new song and system updates to handle modern OS and multitasking.

### 1.5 — 2013-03-01

25 more songs have been added (sent in by Megan, Jeffrey Goss and Thor Conley), bringing the total to 200.

Sorry about the long update hiatus, personal life interrupted development for a long time.

Thanks to our friends Kirstin Zullo, Ginger Mikulich-Lapsansky, Chip, Jeffrey Goss, Thor Conley and Megan for contributing some of their favorite songs.

### 1.4 — 2012-04-25

You can now remove ads from the program via an inApp purchase.

5 more songs have been added (sent in by Megan and Chip), bringing the total to 175.

Music for 10 more tunes has been added for a total of 20 (Playback needs iOS 5).

A new indicator has been added to show songs that have music available for playback on iOS 5. (as suggested by Matt)

An iOS 4 bug has been eliminated.

### 1.3 — 2012-03-14

20 new songs (some submitted by Megan and by Ginger Mikulich-Lapsansky) bringing the total up to 170 songs!

Tune playback under iOS 5 for a limited selection of songs.  We are using Midi files to keep the size down.  Please let us know what you think.

There was also another round of cleanup on the song book, with improvements in lyrics and in the names of the tunes to which they are sung.

### 1.2 — 2011-12-08

Added 26 more songs, bringing the total to 150.
All songs display name of tune they are sung to at top of lyrics.
Added ability to view songs by their Tune.
Added Wood Badge and Round song types.
Removed 'odd' symbols from several songs.
Cleaned up lyrics to many songs.
Fixed a typo in Kirstin's name in song database. Sorry again.

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