# Niantic Campfire

> Connect with local players for real-world Niantic game activities and quests. (iPhone/iPad app by Scopely Explore, Inc..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/niantic-campfire/id1608615554 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Scopely Explore, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1037205060)
- Category: Social Networking
- Price: Free
- Rating: 3.10/5 from 1,419 App Store ratings · 597 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 15.5 · 47 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2022-06-30
- Data updated: 2026-08-27
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/niantic-campfire/id1608615554/reviews.md

## What is Niantic Campfire?

Campfire gives the Niantic community a new way to experience the joy of real-world gameplay. 

Find and connect with nearby players to accomplish in-game activities and quests!
• Discover real-time activities and plan ahead using the Campfire Map
• Find game communities and meet new players in your area
• Connect with players through direct messages and group messages
• Schedule group gatherings with old and new groups
• Manage your Niantic ID and Niantic friends

## Key features

- Discover real-time activities
- Plan ahead with Campfire Map
- Find game communities
- Connect with new players
- Direct and group messaging
- Schedule group gatherings

## Chart rankings

- #152 in Top Free · Social Networking (US App Store)

## What do users think of Niantic Campfire?

Overall sentiment: neutral

**Pros**

- 🚀 Helpful for finding raids
- 🤝 Ability to connect with local players
- 📍 Accurate raid map
- 💬 Good for coordinating meetups

**Cons**

- 🐛 Buggy and glitchy
- 🤖 Lack of notifications
- 🕰️ Long wait times to find raid groups
- 🔒 Login and account issues
- 📱 Clunky and unintuitive UI

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Unable to host or join raids
- Constantly asks to download Pokémon GO
- Notifications not working properly
- Crashes and freezes on login

**Most requested features**

- Add pokestop locations to map
- Implement dark mode
- Allow filtering and searching for specific raids
- Improve group chat and messaging features
- Integrate with Pokémon GO more seamlessly

## Recent user reviews (10 of 597)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/niantic-campfire/id1608615554/reviews.md

### 2/5 — Doesn’t save location enabled

*2026-07-31, version 2026.31.0*

Since two updates ago, it tells me ‘Enable your location to discover activities and groups nearby.’ every single time I open the app. I should not have to do this every single time. Fix it please

### 1/5 — Why bro

*2026-07-24, version 2026.9.7*

I entered my birthday and the app immediately kicked me rejected me and and says your are ineligible to use campfire. Anything I try dosent work.

### 1/5 — Nul

*2026-07-22*

Quand Peridot s’arrêtera, tous les Dots seront perdus. Des centaines de créatures, des souvenirs, des moments partagés… tout va disparaître d’un coup. Pourtant, il serait possible de laisser un mode minimal, juste pour que les joueurs puissent garder leurs Dots, les voir, les consulter, les conserver. On ne demande pas un jeu complet, juste un espace pour ne pas perdre nos compagnons.
La communauté est encore vivante, les gens continuent de poster, d’espérer, de partager leurs nouvelles créatures. Ce serait un geste simple, respectueux, de permettre à chacun de garder ses Dots au lieu de les effacer définitivement.

### 3/5 — ?

*2026-07-18, version 2026.9.7*

How do i view the group i created

### 4/5 — Evil Larry

*2026-07-18, version 2026.9.7*

It’s good and all, but I accidentally typed in the wrong year so now I can’t use it😕 but I’ve seen my mom use it so that’s how I know it’s fun

### 1/5 — 로그인이 안되면 어플이 왜 있는거죠?

*2026-07-18*

...

### 1/5 — Scam

*2026-07-15, version 2026.9.7*

Constantly losing remote raid passes. This is a scam

### 5/5 — The Best App Ever

*2026-07-15, version 2026.9.7*

so I used this app like Back in 2023-2024 but this app is amazing

### 1/5 — Notification settings are awful

*2026-07-13, version 2026.9.7*

They need to fix notification settings badly. This thing will spam you with hundreds of notifications from groups you have “muted”

### 1/5 — Map does not show Gyms or Active Raids

*2026-07-12, version 2026.9.7*

This is such a pointless app… No active raids, or even gyms, especially during GoFest are showing up on the Campfire map.

## Frequently asked questions about Niantic Campfire

### What does Niantic Campfire do?

Campfire helps you connect with other players of Niantic's real-world games. It allows you to discover and plan in-game activities, find local gaming communities, and communicate with friends to achieve game quests and schedule meetups.

### How can I find other players with Campfire?

You can find other players by discovering real-time activities on the Campfire Map and by joining game communities in your area. The app facilitates meeting new players and connecting with them through direct and group messages.

### Is Niantic Campfire free to use?

Yes, the app is free to download and use. It offers features for connecting players and organizing in-game activities without any upfront cost.

### What kind of in-game activities can I plan?

You can discover real-time activities happening near you and plan ahead using the Campfire Map. The app is designed to help you accomplish in-game quests and schedule group gatherings with both existing and new friends.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2026.31.0 — 2026-07-30

Bug Fixes from previous version

### 2026.9.7 — 2026-02-26

Bug Fixes from previous version

### 2025.37.0 — 2025-09-29

Bug Fixes from previous version

### 2025.36.0 — 2025-09-11

Bug Fixes from Previous Version

### 2025.30.0 — 2025-07-29

Bug Fixes from previous version

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