# Backyardbend vs Campflare

The clearest difference is rating: Campflare at 4.9 against Backyardbend's 4.2. Campflare also leads on ratings volume (2.8K vs 10). Backyardbend's advantage is iOS requirement (12.4 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Campflare holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Campflare has 2.8K ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Backyardbend ships an update every 3 weeks, Campflare every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Backyardbend | Campflare |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backyardbend/id1476056727/reviews) | **[4.9 (2.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/campflare/id1670055811/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 10 | **2.8K** |
| Positive reviews | — | 77.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 51 MB | 30 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.4** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Bend Radio Group](https://appshunter.io/developer/1476056726) | [Vay Technologies LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1441257651) |

## What reviewers say

### Backyardbend

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backyardbend/id1476056727)

Discover and share authentic local content from Central Oregon. Explore an interactive map and gallery of photos and videos, find local deals, and stay updated on events, weather, and conditions. Connect with the community and plan your next adventure.

**Highlights:** Interactive map and gallery, Local digital deals, Event and concert announcements, Real-time weather and conditions, Local podcast and radio streaming, Community-shared photos and videos, Customizable content updates

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases:** none


### Campflare

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/campflare/id1670055811)

This app helps you find last-minute camping spots in popular, sold-out campgrounds across the US. It sends instant notifications for cancellations and provides real-time availability for over 10,000 campgrounds. Explore parks on a map and discover public lands easily.

**Highlights:** Last-minute campsite availability notifications, Real-time campground availability for 10,000+ locations, Map-based exploration of parks and public lands, Set alerts for multiple campgrounds, View BLM, NPS, and USFS land on map, See cell service coverage on map

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Able to book last-minute campsites
- 👍 Helpful for popular/crowded parks
- 🚀 Notifications for available campsites
- 👍 Smooth and easy to use
- 🚀 Saved vacation plans

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Issues with app setup/login
- 🐛 Notifications not working as expected
- ⚠️ Requires phone number for access
- ⚠️ Lack of pricing information

**Reported bugs**

- App gets stuck with no way to go back
- No campsites found for some popular parks

**Requested features**

- Ability to enlarge campsite photos
- More frequent campsite availability checks
- Clearer instructions and guidance


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Backyardbend free?

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

### Is Campflare free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Backyardbend or Campflare?

Campflare is rated higher. Backyardbend averages 4.2 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while Campflare averages 4.9 from 2.8K ratings.

### Do Backyardbend or Campflare have ads?

Neither Backyardbend nor Campflare shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Backyardbend or Campflare?

Backyardbend ships an update every 3 weeks, and Campflare every 5 weeks. Most recently, Backyardbend was updated on September 24, 2026 and Campflare on October 15, 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.*