# Campfire Songs vs WCTL

The clearest difference is rating: WCTL at 5.0 against Campfire Songs's 3.7. WCTL also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1). Campfire Songs's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (26 vs 2). On price, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Campfire Songs sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. WCTL asks for nothing beyond the download.

WCTL holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Campfire Songs has 26 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Campfire Songs | WCTL |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.7 (26 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/campfire-songs/id470952073/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wctl/id6736353317/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **26** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 76.9% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 10 MB | 55 MB |
| Requires iOS | **7.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ScoutApps.net](https://appshunter.io/developer/409424543) | [Inspiration Time Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/553925052) |

## What reviewers say

### Campfire Songs

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/campfire-songs/id470952073)

Access a library of 201 classic campfire songs, organized by type, alphabetically, or by tune. Print lyric sheets and enjoy tune playback. Ideal for outdoor gatherings and singalongs.

**Highlights:** 201 classic campfire songs, Organized by type, alphabetical index, or tune, Printable lyric sheets, Tune playback (iOS 8), Compatible with iPad, iPhone, and iPod

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Comprehensive collection of campfire songs
- 👍 Well-organized and easy-to-use interface
- 👍 Free app with no paywall
- 👍 Great resource for scout leaders and youth groups
- 👍 Helpful for learning forgotten song lyrics

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Most songs lack audio/tune playback
- 🐛 Audio quality poor when available
- 🐛 App crashes when navigating back to song lists
- ❌ Limited song collection compared to all existing campfire songs
- ❌ Black background with white text causes eye strain

**Reported bugs**

- Songs do not play when play button is pressed
- App crashes when returning to song lists
- Incompatible with iPhone X and newer devices
- Print functionality removed after update
- Text readability issues with current color scheme

**Requested features**

- Add audio/MIDI files for all songs
- Ability to submit and upload user-created songs
- Add guitar chords above lyrics
- Include 'sung to the tune of' references for all songs
- Add morning/wake-up songs category


### WCTL

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wctl/id6736353317)

Listen to Christian music and inspiring programming from Erie's local radio station. Content is designed to be encouraging for all ages, available morning, noon, and night.

**Highlights:** Christian music, Inspiring programming, Family-friendly content, Local Erie station, Available all day

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Campfire Songs free?

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

### Is WCTL free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Campfire Songs or WCTL?

WCTL is rated higher. Campfire Songs averages 3.7 out of 5 from 26 ratings, while WCTL averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Campfire Songs or WCTL have ads?

WCTL shows ads; Campfire Songs does not.

### Which is updated more often, Campfire Songs or WCTL?

Campfire Songs ships an update every 2 months, and WCTL every 2 months. Most recently, Campfire Songs was updated on November 1, 2026 and WCTL on November 4, 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.*