# ひま友チャット vs CAMPFIRE(キャンプファイヤー)

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: CAMPFIRE(キャンプファイヤー) at none against ひま友チャット's 5. CAMPFIRE(キャンプファイヤー) also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (41% vs 13%). ひま友チャット's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 18.0). On price, rating and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ひま友チャット sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. CAMPFIRE(キャンプファイヤー) asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for ひま友チャット 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 31, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 13% of ひま友チャット's written reviews are positive against 41% of CAMPFIRE(キャンプファイヤー)'s.

ひま友チャット ships an update every 2 weeks, CAMPFIRE(キャンプファイヤー) fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 16, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | ひま友チャット | CAMPFIRE(キャンプファイヤー) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (31 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sns/id1459653915/reviews)** | [4.5 (5.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/campfire/id1496301418/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 31 | **5.9K** |
| Positive reviews | 13.0% of reviews | **40.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 120 MB | 80 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Yuhei Miura](https://appshunter.io/developer/1437715294) | [CAMPFIRE, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1136631940) |

## What reviewers say

### ひま友チャット

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sns/id1459653915)

Connect with new people and find friends instantly through chat. This community SNS is designed to help you discover new connections, whether you're looking for someone to talk to, share hobbies with, or just pass the time.

**Highlights:** Instant chat with new friends, Find people with similar hobbies, Community SNS for connections, Meet new people for conversation, User reporting for safety

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ひま友チャット - 1ヶ月プラン | $4.99 | per month |
| ひま友チャット - 3ヶ月プラン | $9.99 | per 3 months |
| ひま友チャット - 6ヶ月プラン | $17.99 | per 6 months |
| ひま友チャット - 12ヶ月プラン | $29.99 | per year |
| Remove Ad | $3.99 | one-time |


### 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 ひま友チャット free?

ひま友チャット is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### 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, ひま友チャット or CAMPFIRE(キャンプファイヤー)?

ひま友チャット is rated higher. ひま友チャット averages 4.6 out of 5 from 31 ratings, while CAMPFIRE(キャンプファイヤー) averages 4.5 from 5.9K ratings.

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

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

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

ひま友チャット ships an update every 2 weeks, and CAMPFIRE(キャンプファイヤー) fortnightly. Most recently, ひま友チャット was updated on October 16, 2026 and CAMPFIRE(キャンプファイヤー) on October 16, 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.*