# Kickstarter vs Scopely Explore Campfire

The clearest difference is rating: Kickstarter at 4.8 against Scopely Explore Campfire's 3.1. Kickstarter also leads on ratings volume (59K vs 1.4K) and chart position (#181 vs unranked). Scopely Explore Campfire's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

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

Kickstarter holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Kickstarter has 59K ratings behind it against 1.4K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of Kickstarter's written reviews are positive against 21% of Scopely Explore Campfire's.

Kickstarter ships an update every 4 weeks, Scopely Explore Campfire every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Kickstarter | Scopely Explore Campfire |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (59K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kickstarter-projects-you-love/id596961532/reviews)** | [3.1 (1.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scopely-explore-campfire/id1608615554/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **59K** | 1.4K |
| Positive reviews | **32.7% of reviews** | 21.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#181** | — |
| Size | 129 MB | 53 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Kickstarter, PBC](https://appshunter.io/developer/596961535) | [Scopely Explore, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1037205060) |

## What reviewers say

### Kickstarter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kickstarter-projects-you-love/id596961532)

**Currently charting:** #181 Top Free · Social Networking (US App Store)

Explore and support innovative projects across various creative fields. Discover groundbreaking ideas in games, technology, art, and more. Pledge to projects that inspire you and stay updated on their progress.

**Highlights:** Discover creative projects globally, Pledge to projects, Receive project updates, Track backings, Join a global creative community

**Features:** Apple Wallet, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Handy tracker for backed projects
- 👍 Great app and great service
- 🚀 Bypass the traditional economy!
- 👍 Very nice
- 👍 Excellent

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Works well enough unless you support a lot of projects
- 🐛 App is very buggy
- 🔒 Scammers Paradise
- 🔒 Don't fall into the trap
- 🔒 platform setup to scam you

**Reported bugs**

- Explore tab broken in latest update
- Notifications not working correctly
- Activity feed not updating
- Issues with submitting surveys through the app
- Clunky UI, especially when updating pledges

**Requested features**

- Allow filtering backed projects by status (received, active, closed)
- Ability to follow creators directly in the app
- Improve comments section (threading, search, etc.)
- Add an archive/delete function for completed/cancelled projects
- Introduce a read/unread project status


### Scopely Explore Campfire

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

Discover and connect with nearby players for real-world gaming experiences. Plan activities, find communities, and communicate with friends to accomplish in-game quests and schedule gatherings.

**Highlights:** Discover real-time activities, Plan ahead with Campfire Map, Find game communities, Connect with new players, Direct and group messaging, Schedule group gatherings

**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


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Kickstarter free?

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

### Is Scopely Explore Campfire free?

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

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

Kickstarter is rated higher. Kickstarter averages 4.8 out of 5 from 59K ratings, while Scopely Explore Campfire averages 3.1 from 1.4K ratings.

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

Kickstarter shows ads; Scopely Explore Campfire does not.

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

Kickstarter ships an update every 4 weeks, and Scopely Explore Campfire every 3 weeks. Most recently, Kickstarter was updated on September 29, 2026 and Scopely Explore Campfire on September 27, 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.*