# 3sat vs CampfireFM

The clearest difference is rating: CampfireFM at 5.0 against 3sat's 3.8. CampfireFM also leads on update cadence (every 10 days vs every 5 months). 3sat's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and review sentiment (66% vs 55%). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. CampfireFM sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. 3sat asks for nothing beyond the download.

CampfireFM holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 9 and 3 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 66% of 3sat's written reviews are positive against 55% of CampfireFM's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

3sat ships an update every 5 months, CampfireFM every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | 3sat | CampfireFM |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.8 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/3sat-mediathek/id687276377/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/campfirefm/id1673471223/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **9** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | **65.5% of reviews** | 55.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 30 MB | 69 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [ZDF](https://appshunter.io/developer/437025416) | [CampfireFM GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1673471225) |

## What reviewers say

### 3sat

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/3sat-mediathek/id687276377)

Access a wide range of German-language television content on demand, including live streams and past episodes. Organize your favorite videos and explore curated thematic collections. Enjoy content across culture, knowledge, society, film, and more.

**Highlights:** Live TV streaming, On-demand video library, Search by show and category, Thematic content collections, Watchlist for saved videos, TV program guide, Chromecast and AirPlay support

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### CampfireFM

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/campfirefm/id1673471223)

Experience podcasts together with a community and hosts. Access bonus content like photos and links directly within episodes. Engage with hosts through voice messages and comments between episodes.

**Highlights:** Listen and discuss podcasts together, Bonus content linked to episodes, Host interaction via voice messages and comments, Community discussions, Direct host engagement

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Sophia Maier - Spotlight Premium | $2.99 | per month |
| Dark Secrets Premium | $2.99 | per month |
| Campfire Premium | $2.99 | per month |
| Peter und der Wald Premium | $3.99 | per month |
| Machtwechsel Premium Monthly | $7.99 | per month |
| Hilial - All Episodes | $3.99 | one-time |
| Der Untergang der Sea Story | $4.99 | one-time |
| Spiegel Investigativ - All Episodes | $4.99 | one-time |
| The UFF! World Cup Special | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is 3sat free?

3sat is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is CampfireFM free?

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

### Which has better reviews, 3sat or CampfireFM?

CampfireFM is rated higher. 3sat averages 3.8 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while CampfireFM averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do 3sat or CampfireFM have ads?

Neither 3sat nor CampfireFM shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, 3sat or CampfireFM?

3sat ships an update every 5 months, and CampfireFM every 10 days. Most recently, 3sat was updated on October 23, 2026 and CampfireFM on October 22, 2026.

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