# Bunk1 vs Ferncliff Camp

The clearest difference is ads: Bunk1 at none against Ferncliff Camp's shown. Bunk1 also leads on ratings volume (488 vs 2). Ferncliff Camp's advantage is rating (4.5 vs 4.2) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.0). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

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

Ferncliff Camp holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bunk1 has 488 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bunk1 | Ferncliff Camp |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (488 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bunk1/id487739314/reviews) | **[4.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ferncliff-camp/id6479986475/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **488** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 45.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | Ad-supported |
| Size | 89 MB | 126 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Bunk1.com](https://appshunter.io/developer/487739317) | [FERNCLIFF CAMP & CONFERENCE CENTER INC.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1737767837) |

## What reviewers say

### Bunk1

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bunk1/id487739314)

This app allows parents to stay connected with their children at summer camp. Send messages, view photos, and receive updates about camp activities and your camper's experiences.

**Highlights:** Send Bunk Notes, Read Bunk Replies, View camp photos, Photo notifications, Updates Feed, Instant notifications

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 Helpful for staying connected with campers
- 💡 Useful facial recognition feature
- 🤩 Fun features like photo borders and puzzles

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy and glitchy performance
- 💰 Expensive with lots of additional charges
- 🤔 Confusing navigation and user interface
- 🤷‍♀️ Unreliable delivery of messages and photos

**Reported bugs**

- Photos not loading or showing up blank
- App crashing or freezing frequently
- Inconsistent functionality across devices
- Login and account management issues

**Requested features**

- Allow campers to easily reply to messages
- Improve photo sorting and viewing experience
- Add more customization options for notes
- Provide push notifications for new photos/updates


### Ferncliff Camp

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ferncliff-camp/id6479986475)

Stay connected with your camper during their summer camp experience. Send messages, view daily photos, and receive important updates directly to your device. This app offers families a front-row view of camp life.

**Highlights:** Send Bunk Notes, View daily photos, Receive camp notifications, Stay connected with campers, Front-row seat to camp life

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bunk1 free?

Bunk1 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Ferncliff Camp free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Bunk1 or Ferncliff Camp?

Ferncliff Camp is rated higher. Bunk1 averages 4.2 out of 5 from 488 ratings, while Ferncliff Camp averages 4.5 from 2 ratings.

### Do Bunk1 or Ferncliff Camp have ads?

Ferncliff Camp shows ads; Bunk1 does not.

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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.*