# Scopely Explore Campfire vs the815

Scopely Explore Campfire and the815 both sit at 3.1 stars, but that hides the real split: 50% of the815's written reviews are positive against 21% of Scopely Explore Campfire's. Scopely Explore Campfire's advantage is ratings volume (1.4K vs 2) and chart position (#188 vs unranked). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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 — 3.1 for Scopely Explore Campfire against 3.0 for the815. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Scopely Explore Campfire has 1.4K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 21% of Scopely Explore Campfire's written reviews are positive against 50% of the815's.

Scopely Explore Campfire ships an update every 3 weeks, the815 every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Scopely Explore Campfire | the815 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.1 (1.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scopely-explore-campfire/id1608615554/reviews)** | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the815/id6788510203/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.4K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 21.2% of reviews | **50.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | **#188** | — |
| Size | 53 MB | 131 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Scopely Explore, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1037205060) | [Realms.tv](https://appshunter.io/developer/6788510205) |

## What reviewers say

### Scopely Explore Campfire

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

**Currently charting:** #188 Top Free · Social Networking (US App Store)

Connect with local players for real-world gaming activities and quests. Discover events on a map, find game communities, and coordinate meetups through direct and group messaging. Manage your gaming profile and friend list.

**Highlights:** Real-time activity discovery, Campfire Map for planning, Find local game communities, Direct and group messaging, Schedule group gatherings, Manage Scopely Explorer ID

**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


### the815

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the815/id6788510203)

Connect with your Rockford neighbors, discover local events, and support local businesses. This app provides a dedicated space for community discussions, club creation, and exploring local dining options. It's designed to foster a stronger sense of belonging and engagement within the city.

**Highlights:** Community discussions, Local event discovery, Create and join clubs, Explore local restaurants, Local business promotion, Ticket selling and scanning

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Scopely Explore Campfire free?

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

### Is the815 free?

the815 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Scopely Explore Campfire or the815?

Scopely Explore Campfire is rated higher. Scopely Explore Campfire averages 3.1 out of 5 from 1.4K ratings, while the815 averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Scopely Explore Campfire or the815 have ads?

Neither Scopely Explore Campfire nor the815 shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Scopely Explore Campfire or the815?

Scopely Explore Campfire ships an update every 3 weeks, and the815 every 2 weeks. Most recently, Scopely Explore Campfire was updated on November 7, 2026 and the815 on November 5, 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.*