Comparison

Campfire Chat vs LarpTown

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Campfire Chat

Features
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Campfire Chat helps leaders, parents and children in youth-focused organizations stay connected — safely, simply, and without the noise of mainstream chat apps. Built for scouting troops, bands, and similar youth groups, Campfire Chat gives every troop its own private, closed communication space. There's no public discovery, no open sign-up, and no crossover between groups — members only see the troop they belong to. Built for youth protection Campfire Chat is designed with youth protection principles from the ground up. Every youth account is tied to a parent, every troop has a dedicated admin, every conversation includes at least two adults, and every space is closed to outsiders — the safeguards that apps like SMS, WhatsApp, and Discord were never built to provide. Simple to run Troop admins can manage membership, moderate content, and keep communication organized without needing technical expertise. Reporting and content moderation tools help keep every conversation appropriate and on-topic. No ads. No tracking. No profit motive. Campfire Chat is free of ads and third-party trackers. It isn't built to make money — just to keep youth groups connected safely. Whether you're a troop leader coordinating a camping trip or a parent keeping up with your child's activities, Campfire Chat makes group communication safe, simple, and free of distractions. Not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by any Scouting organization.

About

LarpTown

Connect with people globally in real-time group chats. Join public rooms or start your own conversations to meet new friends and share interests.

Highlights
  • Real-time group chat
  • Join public rooms
  • Start conversations
  • Connect with global users
  • Free to use
Features
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LarpTown is a free, real-time group chat app where you can join public rooms, start conversations, and connect with people from around the world.

Screenshots

Campfire Chat4 screens
LarpTown4 screens

Verdict

The call

Campfire Chat and LarpTown are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Campfire Chat versus LarpTown: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCampfire ChatLarpTown
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 11 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size67 MB32 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperTidewater Consulting GroupJacob Harrison

In-app purchases

None

Campfire Chat

No in-app purchases

None

LarpTown

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Campfire Chat free?
Campfire Chat is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is LarpTown free?
LarpTown is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Campfire Chat or LarpTown have ads?
Neither Campfire Chat nor LarpTown shows ads.

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