# myCAMPapp vs SMS Camp

The clearest difference is ratings volume: myCAMPapp at 484 against SMS Camp's 16. SMS Camp's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for myCAMPapp against 4.9 for SMS Camp. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: myCAMPapp has 484 ratings behind it against 16, so its average is the more settled of the two.

myCAMPapp ships an update every 5 weeks, SMS Camp every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | myCAMPapp | SMS Camp |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (484 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mycampapp/id1162194023/reviews) | **[4.9 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sms-camp/id6472000959/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **484** | 16 |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 6 MB | 6 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [CampSite Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1885269297) | [St. Mark's School of Southborough, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/971866638) |

## What reviewers say

### myCAMPapp

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mycampapp/id1162194023)

This app connects families and camp staff, providing access to camp news, updates, photos, and a calendar. It features targeted push notifications, photo albums, and contact information for camp staff. Stay informed and happy throughout the summer camp experience.

**Highlights:** Targeted push notifications, Photo and video albums, Camp staff contact information, News and message center, Activity calendar

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### SMS Camp

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sms-camp/id6472000959)

Stay informed about all activities at St. Mark's Summer with this app. Access photos, newsletters, event calendars, and receive timely reminders. Download or share photos directly from the app and easily add events to your personal calendar.

**Highlights:** Photo albums with download/share options, Event calendar with save-to-calendar functionality, Weekly newsletter updates, Newsfeeds with news and photos, Targeted push notifications for reminders

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is myCAMPapp free?

myCAMPapp is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is SMS Camp free?

SMS Camp is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, myCAMPapp or SMS Camp?

SMS Camp is rated higher. myCAMPapp averages 4.9 out of 5 from 484 ratings, while SMS Camp averages 4.9 from 16 ratings.

### Do myCAMPapp or SMS Camp have ads?

Neither myCAMPapp nor SMS Camp shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, myCAMPapp or SMS Camp?

myCAMPapp ships an update every 5 weeks, and SMS Camp every 2 months. Most recently, myCAMPapp was updated on October 24, 2026 and SMS Camp on October 24, 2026.

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