Campfire Songs vs GigScroll
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Campfire Songs
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.
- 201 classic campfire songs
- Organized by type, alphabetical index, or tune
- Printable lyric sheets
- Tune playback (iOS 8)
- Compatible with iPad, iPhone, and iPod
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A collection of 201 classic campfire favorites. Great for use at Campfires, Campouts, Troop Meetings, Pack Meetings or whenever you have the desire to sing. Songs can be accessed by a type, such as Patriotic Songs, by an alphabetical index or by their tune. iPad®, iPhone®, and iPod® compatible. Air Print support (if available), so that you can print out lyric sheets for friends. Tune playback under iOS 8. (limited number of tunes) If you encounter any problems or have suggestions please contact us. We strive to produce the best apps possible, and your input is highly valued.
GigScroll
This app provides a hands-free teleprompter for musicians to display lyrics during live performances. It offers auto-scrolling, customizable themes, setlist management, and Bluetooth remote control for seamless lyric delivery.
- Hands-free lyric teleprompter
- Instant lyric search and saving
- Adjustable auto-scroll speed
- Stage-ready themes
- Professional setlist management
- Bluetooth remote pedal support
- Video recording with teleprompter overlay
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Forget fumbling with paper lyrics on stage. GigScroll is the hands-free lyric teleprompter designed for live performers, worship leaders, and gigging musicians who need their lyrics to flow as smoothly as their performance. WHAT MAKES GIGSCROLL DIFFERENT • INSTANT LYRIC SEARCH - Find any song from millions of tracks and save lyrics in seconds. No manual typing. No copying and pasting. • TRUE AUTO-SCROLL - Set your tempo and let GigScroll do the work. Adjustable speed controls keep lyrics flowing at the perfect pace. • CHORDS ABOVE LYRICS (NEW) - Add chord names with simple [Am][G][C] brackets and they render above the right syllable - the way real chord sheets look. Color-coded section labels (CHORUS, VERSE, BRIDGE) make navigation effortless mid-song. • PER-SONG TRANSPOSITION (NEW) - Shift every chord up or down in real time with proper enharmonic spelling. Your choice is saved per song. • VIDEO RECORDING - Record video with the iOS camera while seeing the lyric teleprompter during performance. • STAGE-READY THEMES - High-contrast Stage Mode cuts through stage lights. Plus Cream, Dark, and Light themes for any lighting condition. • PROFESSIONAL SETLIST MANAGEMENT - Organize songs by gig or venue. Navigate between songs with one tap. Per-song play buttons let you start the setlist on any song. • BLUETOOTH FOOT PEDAL SUPPORT - Connect any Bluetooth remote pedal to control scrolling, change speed, and move between songs - hands free. • BACKUP & SHARING - Export your library or share individual setlists with bandmates. FEATURES MUSICIANS LOVE ChordPro Formatting (Optional, Opt-In Per Song) → Industry-standard ChordPro markup, edited via a tap-friendly menu - no syntax to memorize → Inline chord brackets render above the lyric syllable they belong to → Section directives shown as muted small-caps headers → Per-theme chorus highlighting (toggle on in Settings) → Performance comments ({c: kick in band}) shown in muted italic → Plain-text songs still work exactly as before Transposition → Semitone +/− buttons, editable numeric field, and key picker → Enharmonic spelling follows the destination key signature → Slash chords (G/B) transposed correctly → Capo and key info shown as badges in Performance Performance Mode → Drag the lyrics to reposition mid-song without tapping first, even when controls are auto-hidden → Large text, adjustable per-song font sizes → Auto-scroll with +/- speed controls; save custom speeds per song → Left-align or center-align lyrics (Settings) → Foot pedal control for hands-free operation Setlist Organization → Unlimited setlists, drag-and-drop song ordering → Per-song play buttons (no more tapping Next ten times when something interrupts your set) → Song position tracking, one-tap song navigation Customization & Data → 4 themes (Light, Dark, Stage, Cream); 5 font choices → Export/import .gigscroll backup files → Share setlists with band members → All data stays on your device - full privacy PERFECT FOR • Live Performers - Eyes on the audience, not on paper • Worship Leaders - Lead with lyrics and chords flowing at your pace • Cover Bands - Organized setlists per venue; transpose to any singer's range • Solo Artists & Songwriters - Never miss a lyric; record performances in-app • Guitar / Piano Players - Real ChordPro with chord-above-lyric rendering • Content Creators - Lyrics or video script on screen while you record DESIGNED FOR PERFORMERS GigScroll was built by musicians, for musicians. Every feature serves one purpose: helping you deliver flawless performances without the distraction of managing paper lyrics or fumbling with complicated apps. GET STARTED IN SECONDS 1. Search for a song 2. Tap to save the lyrics 3. (Optional) Add chord brackets and section markers via the editor's ChordPro menu 4. Create a setlist 5. Hit play and perform Download GigScroll and transform how you perform live.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: GigScroll at 5.0 against Campfire Songs's 3.7. GigScroll also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and review sentiment (100% vs 77%). Campfire Songs's advantage is ratings volume (26 vs 2) and iOS requirement (7.0 vs 15.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Campfire Songs sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and GigScroll sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
GigScroll 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. Written reviews point the same way: 77% of Campfire Songs's written reviews are positive against 100% of GigScroll's.
Campfire Songs ships an update every 2 months, GigScroll every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Campfire Songs | GigScroll |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.7 (26 ratings) | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 76.9% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 26 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 7.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 10 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | ScoutApps.net | Zach Swift |
Customer experience
Campfire Songs
GigScroll
Bugs and requests
Campfire Songs
Reported bugs
5 issues- 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
20 requests- 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
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- Search by lyrics functionality
- Personal favorites/bookmarks list
- Campfire opening/closing songs
- Wiki-style community contributions
- More Girl Scout and Boy Scout balance
- Restore printing functionality
- Add specific missing songs (Little Bunny Fufu, The Cat Came Back, etc.)
- Light background color option
- Ability to correct song errors
- More complete song versions with alternate verses
- OA (Order of the Arrow) songs
- Ranger song inclusion
- Music score notation
- Singing recordings for each song
- Update to latest iOS versions
GigScroll
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Campfire Songs
- Remove Ads$1.99
GigScroll
- GigScroll Pro$12.99
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