# WDR 5 vs CampfireFM

The clearest difference is review sentiment: WDR 5 at 92% against CampfireFM's 55%. WDR 5 also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 10) and device support (3 vs 1). CampfireFM's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.7) and update cadence (every 10 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. CampfireFM sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. WDR 5 asks for nothing beyond the download.

CampfireFM holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7 and 3 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 92% of WDR 5's written reviews are positive against 55% of CampfireFM's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

WDR 5 ships an update every 3 weeks, CampfireFM every 10 days. Both last shipped on October 14, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | WDR 5 | CampfireFM |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wdr-5/id1460138818/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/campfirefm/id1673471223/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **7** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | **92.0% of reviews** | 55.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 92 MB | 67 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [WDR](https://appshunter.io/developer/728414655) | [CampfireFM GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1673471225) |

## What reviewers say

### WDR 5

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wdr-5/id1460138818)

Listen to live radio streams with program information and rewind up to two hours. Access on-demand audio content, podcasts, and curated recommendations. Personalize your experience by saving favorite content and exploring program schedules.

**Highlights:** Live radio stream, Program information, Two-hour rewind, On-demand audio content, Podcasts and shows, Personalized saved audio, Program schedule explorer

**In-app purchases:** none


### CampfireFM

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/campfirefm/id1673471223)

Experience podcasts together with a community and hosts. Access bonus content like photos and links directly within episodes. Engage with hosts through voice messages and comments between episodes.

**Highlights:** Listen and discuss podcasts together, Bonus content linked to episodes, Host interaction via voice messages and comments, Community discussions, Direct host engagement

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Sophia Maier - Spotlight Premium | $2.99 | per month |
| Dark Secrets Premium | $2.99 | per month |
| Campfire Premium | $2.99 | per month |
| Peter und der Wald Premium | $3.99 | per month |
| Machtwechsel Premium Monthly | $7.99 | per month |
| Hilial - All Episodes | $3.99 | one-time |
| Der Untergang der Sea Story | $4.99 | one-time |
| Spiegel Investigativ - All Episodes | $4.99 | one-time |
| The UFF! World Cup Special | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is WDR 5 free?

WDR 5 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is CampfireFM free?

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

### Which has better reviews, WDR 5 or CampfireFM?

CampfireFM is rated higher. WDR 5 averages 4.7 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while CampfireFM averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do WDR 5 or CampfireFM have ads?

Neither WDR 5 nor CampfireFM shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, WDR 5 or CampfireFM?

WDR 5 ships an update every 3 weeks, and CampfireFM every 10 days. Most recently, WDR 5 was updated on October 14, 2026 and CampfireFM on October 14, 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.*