Bonfire - Campfire for Android

Bonfire - Campfire for Android$3.79

Rated 3.24/5 (34) —  Free Android application by Brian Griffey

About Bonfire - Campfire for Android

Bonfire is the best 37signals Campfire app for Android. With a stunning UI, Bonfire uses the latest Android features to make a great chat experience. Easily sign on and swipe back and forth between different rooms to keep track of all your conversations. Bonfire was built with multi tasking in mind, so it will monitor your chat rooms while you do other things, such as write and email or upload photos, and give you a notification when new messages come in. If you don't want Bonfire to run in the background simply exit any room by hitting the 'x' in the top right corner and nothing runs in the background. This app is fun simple and easy to use.

This version includes functionality for both tablets and phones! Now you can use one app for both of your devices.

The names of Campfire® and 37signals are registered trademarks of 37signals, LLC. Bonfire is in no way affiliated with 37signals.

How to Download / Install

Download and install Bonfire - Campfire for Android version 2.1.1 on your Android device!
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Android package: com.briangriffey.campfire, download Bonfire - Campfire for Android.apk

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App History & Updates

What's Changed
-v2.1.1
Send files from anywhere! Simply hit the share button, then select Bonfire!
-v2.1.0
-Can now send files straight from the text entry box
-v2.0.9
-Added a setting to send messages by hitting the enter button on your keyboard
-v2.0
-Completely new interface using drawers to slide info on and off the screen
-New notifications
-Better background processing
-New settings to make Bonfire work the best for you.
Price update  Price changed from $4.99 to $3.79.

What are users saying about Bonfire - Campfire for Android

Z70%
by Z####:

I actually like this app, better than the iPhone version which is official campfire application. I do wish, however, that chats would be in a different color. So it's easy to differentiate between what you write, when a person joins, and when a person writes to you. Still give it 5 stars though

B70%
by B####:

Simple and usefull

R70%
by R####:

I cannot even log in

X70%
by X####:

Campfire for Android which always SUCKS.....

U70%
by U####:

Every campfire client blows and this is the worst of them all since its the most expensive and has no features worth 5 cents let alone 5 bux. This only notifies u of enter/exit and that doesn't even work reliably. completely useless as a chat client without msg notifications. Refund requested.

Z70%
by Z####:

It's clearly still pretty young and bare-bones, but it *works*, it looks nice, it feels like a native Android app, and it notifies me when someone says something. Very nice.

M70%
by M####:

Simple and usefull

X70%
by X####:

Great app, but the chat log only updates when you leave and rejoin the room... Sorta makes it impossible to actually chat. For the price, basic chat functionality should work.

C70%
by C####:

Best android campfire app

T70%
by T####:

I really want this app to be great, but two things are stopping me: - umlaut characters like å, ä and ö show up as squares in my own messages when the room is reloaded - image uploads does not work. Just an incremented number is displayed in the chat (like 147, and if uploading a new image; 148 and so on)

C70%
by C####:

Works wonderfully except the chat log does not automatically update when new messages come in. I have to reload the room to get new messages to show up. Please fix!

O70%
by O####:

I repeat, does not support emojis

T70%
by T####:

It needs quite a few improvements and it shows duplicate posts. Needs to show number of new messages in the notification box like AndroIRC does it. Notifications for new messages too

T70%
by T####:

I actually like this app, better than the iPhone version which is official campfire application. I do wish, however, that chats would be in a different color. So it's easy to differentiate between what you write, when a person joins, and when a person writes to you. Still give it 5 stars though

T70%
by T####:

Cyrillic text not working - it duplicates text in app, but in web only ???? symbols are visible. And files not working. It would be great to have notifications on any message, not only mentioning my name. These issues still make me using web version

T70%
by T####:

I've used this with an external keyboard on a 10" tablet, as well as my Nexus 7 and Nexus 4. Works well on all devices that I've run it on. Handles multiple rooms nicely. Great Jelly Bean-styled clean user interface. Responsive developer. Not sure why others are leaving bad reviews complaining about features they want. This app doesn't claim to cook your breakfast and feed your children. It does exactly what it says - allows you to chat in multiple Campfire rooms. I even prefer it over my desktop Campfire client (Flint). Great job!

T70%
by T####:

The app is ok, but there is no ability to turn of notifications. Also doesn't appear in the Android share list from other apps. It is pretty, though.

V70%
by V####:

"Campfire for Android that doesn't suck" - I beg to differ. No option to keep the screen on. No option for any type of notification. No search (domains can have dozens of rooms). No settings whatsoever. $5. Really? /refund

T70%
by T####:

You can't upload files or images, and the friend list doesn't show anyone's names at a glance. It's also very slow. Bummer.

X70%
by X####:

Tablet version is nice to have. Doesn't have multiple domain support.

I70%
by I####:

Works alright. But any chance notifications could be added? Especially when someone says your name in the room.

T70%
by T####:

Really like the app. It seems to work well. Would love to have the ability to upload files/images to the chat room.

N70%
by N####:

I have to agree, the alternatives are...lacking. Great job with Bonfire.

T70%
by T####:

Great, clean ui. The dev fixes issues at a very fast pace.

H70%
by H####:

The developer is extremely agile and was able to fix the issues I was having in the same day. The only thing that would make this even better: An option to turn off the "Has entered the room" "Has left the room" messages, as this causes the actual chat to become hard to read. Thanks Dev!

B70%
by B####:

Easily a five if we could see the people in the room in a list somewhere.

T70%
by T####:

If you use Campfire, this app is a must have! Totally worth every penny!

T70%
by T####:

Great app! Clean, intuitive UI , and by far the best campfire app I've tried.


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