# ひまチャット vs CAMPFIRE(キャンプファイヤー)

The clearest difference is ads: CAMPFIRE(キャンプファイヤー) at none against ひまチャット's shown. CAMPFIRE(キャンプファイヤー) also leads on ratings volume (5.9K vs 67) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). ひまチャット's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs fortnightly). On price, rating, in-app purchases and device support 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 — 4.4 for ひまチャット against 4.5 for CAMPFIRE(キャンプファイヤー). That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CAMPFIRE(キャンプファイヤー) has 5.9K ratings behind it against 67, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 33% of ひまチャット's written reviews are positive against 41% of CAMPFIRE(キャンプファイヤー)'s.

ひまチャット ships an update every 3 days, CAMPFIRE(キャンプファイヤー) fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ひまチャット | CAMPFIRE(キャンプファイヤー) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (67 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id1447996127/reviews) | **[4.5 (5.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/campfire/id1496301418/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 67 | **5.9K** |
| Positive reviews | 32.7% of reviews | **40.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 days** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | **Free** |
| Size | 39 MB | 80 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Hiroyuki Sakata](https://appshunter.io/developer/755333887) | [CAMPFIRE, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1136631940) |

## What reviewers say

### ひまチャット

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id1447996127)

Connect with people nationwide for casual chats and new encounters. Simply use a nickname to start chatting freely without sharing personal information. Customize your profile and icon to increase matching potential.

**Highlights:** Nickname-only registration, No personal information required, Profile customization, Photo icon setting, Real-time chat, Matching potential increase with profile completion

**In-app purchases:** none


### CAMPFIRE(キャンプファイヤー)

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/campfire/id1496301418)

Discover and support unique projects, from art exhibitions to local business revivals and innovative product launches. Choose a reward and contribute to creators' dreams. This app is for supporters, not project creators.

**Highlights:** Discover inspiring projects, Support creators with rewards, Share projects with others, Find unique experiences and products, Contribute to local businesses

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ひまチャット free?

ひまチャット is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is CAMPFIRE(キャンプファイヤー) free?

CAMPFIRE(キャンプファイヤー) is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, ひまチャット or CAMPFIRE(キャンプファイヤー)?

CAMPFIRE(キャンプファイヤー) is rated higher. ひまチャット averages 4.4 out of 5 from 67 ratings, while CAMPFIRE(キャンプファイヤー) averages 4.5 from 5.9K ratings.

### Do ひまチャット or CAMPFIRE(キャンプファイヤー) have ads?

ひまチャット shows ads; CAMPFIRE(キャンプファイヤー) does not.

### Which is updated more often, ひまチャット or CAMPFIRE(キャンプファイヤー)?

ひまチャット ships an update every 3 days, and CAMPFIRE(キャンプファイヤー) fortnightly. Most recently, ひまチャット was updated on October 26, 2026 and CAMPFIRE(キャンプファイヤー) on October 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.*