# PLINK vs Scopely Explore Campfire

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Scopely Explore Campfire at none against PLINK's 16. Scopely Explore Campfire also leads on ads (none vs shown) and device support (3 vs 1). PLINK's advantage is rating (3.5 vs 3.1) and ratings volume (50K vs 1.4K). On price, review sentiment, monetization model and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PLINK sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Scopely Explore Campfire asks for nothing beyond the download.

PLINK holds the better App Store score, 3.5 against 3.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PLINK has 50K ratings behind it against 1.4K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 22% and 21% positive.

PLINK ships an update weekly, Scopely Explore Campfire every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PLINK | Scopely Explore Campfire |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.5 (50K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/plink-team-up-chat-play/id1306783602/reviews)** | [3.1 (1.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scopely-explore-campfire/id1608615554/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **50K** | 1.4K |
| Positive reviews | **21.8% of reviews** | 21.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 238 MB | 53 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [PLINK INCORPORATED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1484773993) | [Scopely Explore, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1037205060) |

## What reviewers say

### PLINK

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/plink-team-up-chat-play/id1306783602)

Connect with other gamers to find teammates for any game. Discover players based on age, country, and language, and improve your skills by playing with experienced gamers. Share your achievements and stream your gameplay to a global community.

**Highlights:** Gamer matchmaking by age, country, language, In-app chat and voice calls, Discover game stats and share results, Create and join gaming squads, Follow streamers and stream online, Supports popular games like Call of Duty, Apex Legends, CS:GO

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Plink Pro Monthly (id20071003) | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| PLINK Pro subs | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| PLINK Pro subs 1 week | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| PLINK PRO weekly (id20102717) | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| BATTLE PASS | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| PLINK PRO monthly (id20031010) | $9.99 | per month |
| BATTLE PASS | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| BATTLE PASS | $11.99 | per 7 days |
| PLINK PRO monthly (id20031017) | $16.99 | per month |
| PLINK Pro | $19.99 | per month |
| PLINK Pro month subscription | $19.99 | per month |
| BATTLE PASS | $49.99 | per month |
| Lifetime BATTLE PASS | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🤝 Helpful for finding teammates
- 📊 Useful game stats tracking
- 💬 Good for connecting with gamers

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive subscription model
- 🔒 Forced to provide payment info
- 🙅‍♀️ Inability to use app without subscription
- 🤖 Suspicious 5-star reviews
- 🚫 Lack of free version access

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to exit subscription screen
- Inaccurate game stats/rankings
- Subscription issues (double-charging, inability to cancel)

**Requested features**

- Free version with limited features
- Option to hide/remove unwanted games
- Regional matchmaking
- Better age/demographic controls
- Improved moderation for toxic behavior


### Scopely Explore Campfire

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

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 PLINK free?

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

### Is Scopely Explore Campfire free?

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

### Which has better reviews, PLINK or Scopely Explore Campfire?

PLINK is rated higher. PLINK averages 3.5 out of 5 from 50K ratings, while Scopely Explore Campfire averages 3.1 from 1.4K ratings.

### Do PLINK or Scopely Explore Campfire have ads?

PLINK shows ads; Scopely Explore Campfire does not.

### Which is updated more often, PLINK or Scopely Explore Campfire?

PLINK ships an update weekly, and Scopely Explore Campfire every 3 weeks. Most recently, PLINK was updated on September 28, 2026 and Scopely Explore Campfire on September 27, 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.*