# Superlocal vs Niantic Campfire

The clearest difference is rating: Superlocal at 4.2 against Niantic Campfire's 3.1. Superlocal also leads on update cadence (every 6 days vs every 3 weeks). Niantic Campfire's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 14) and chart position (#187 vs unranked). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Superlocal sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $2.49 per 7 days. Niantic Campfire asks for nothing beyond the download.

Superlocal holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3.1K and 1.4K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 24% of Superlocal's written reviews are positive against 21% of Niantic Campfire's.

Superlocal ships an update every 6 days, Niantic Campfire every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Superlocal | Niantic Campfire |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.2 (3.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/superlocal-explore-places-map/id1290608456/reviews)** | [3.1 (1.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/niantic-campfire/id1608615554/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3.1K** | 1.4K |
| Positive reviews | **24.4% of reviews** | 21.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 days** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#187** |
| Size | 284 MB | 53 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.5 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Super Computer, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1231915599) | [Scopely Explore, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1037205060) |

## What reviewers say

### Superlocal

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/superlocal-explore-places-map/id1290608456)

Discover new places with AI-powered recommendations and gamified exploration. Automatically log your visits to create a personalized travel diary and connect with friends. Track your progress and earn achievements as you explore your world.

**Highlights:** AI-powered place discovery, Fog of World gamification, GPS diary and check-in tracker, Personalized recommendations, Community rankings and achievements, Friend tracking and connection

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Stickers | $2.49 | per 7 days |
| Superboost+ | $4.99 | per month |
| Monthly Stickers | $5.99 | per month |
| Bonus Premium Stickers | $5.99 | per month |
| Superboost+ (Monthly) | $7.99 | per month |
| Superboost+ Monthly | $7.99 | per month |
| Verizon FREE Year of Stickers | $9.99 | per month |
| Early Access Spot | $9.99 | per month |
| Superboost+ (Monthly) | $9.99 | per month |
| Superboost+ | $29.99 | per year |
| Superboost+ | $29.99 | per year |
| Superboost+ | $39.99 | per year |
| A Mayorship with Superboost+ | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Tracking location and exploring the world
- 🌟 Fun and engaging concept
- 👍 Ability to compete with friends
- 💡 Innovative use of location data
- 🎨 Creative way to visualize travel history

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inconsistent location tracking
- 🔍 Difficulty zooming out to see full map
- 💰 Aggressive monetization and paywalls
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 🤖 Buggy and glitchy performance

**Reported bugs**

- Progress and data frequently reset
- Locations not accurately tracked
- Crashes and freezes when using certain features
- Subscription issues and inability to cancel

**Requested features**

- Ability to import past travel data
- Offline mode for location tracking
- Customizable map views and icons
- Social features like friend leaderboards
- Integration with other mapping/fitness apps


### Niantic Campfire

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/niantic-campfire/id1608615554)

**Currently charting:** #187 Top Free · Social Networking (US App Store)

Discover and connect with nearby players for real-world gaming experiences. Plan activities, find communities, and communicate with friends to accomplish in-game quests and schedule gatherings.

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**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


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Superlocal free?

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

### Is Niantic Campfire free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Superlocal or Niantic Campfire?

Superlocal is rated higher. Superlocal averages 4.2 out of 5 from 3.1K ratings, while Niantic Campfire averages 3.1 from 1.4K ratings.

### Do Superlocal or Niantic Campfire have ads?

Neither Superlocal nor Niantic Campfire shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Superlocal or Niantic Campfire?

Superlocal ships an update every 6 days, and Niantic Campfire every 3 weeks. Most recently, Superlocal was updated on September 25, 2026 and Niantic Campfire on September 24, 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.*