MAGE by NGA vs SkyFi App
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
MAGE by NGA
This app enables real-time field awareness by allowing users to create and share geotagged reports with media. It supports offline functionality and customizable geospatial data layers for team collaboration.
- Geotagged field reports
- Media sharing (photos, videos, voice)
- Real-time location sharing
- Offline functionality
- Local geospatial data layers
- Customizable for team needs
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The MAGE app provides dynamic capabilities for mobile situational awareness. Originally developed to support first responders deploying in the event of natural disasters, the MAGE app on your mobile device allows you to create geotagged field reports and observations that contain media such as photos, videos and voice recordings and share them instantly with other members of your team. Using the GPS in your mobile device, MAGE can record user locations in real time. Your locations can be automatically shared only with the other members of your team. The app remains functional if your mobile device loses its network connection and will upload its local content when a connection is reestablished. Geospatial data layers, including map tiles and vector data, can be stored on your mobile device and are available at all times. When disconnected from the network, MAGE will use local data layers to continue to provide relevant geospatial information to teammates. MAGE is customizable and can be tailored to your team's situation. The National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency is releasing this application to the general public to increase the impact of government investments in unclassified mobile initiatives. MAGE is not hosted or managed by NGA, in order to use it you will need to get access to your agency or managing entities server. Note: Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life.
SkyFi App
Access real-time satellite data and imagery on demand. Task satellites, retrieve archived images, and receive automated geospatial analysis for various applications like agriculture, environmental monitoring, and urban planning. Get the data you need quickly without contracts.
- Real-time satellite data
- Task satellites
- Archived imagery retrieval
- Automated geospatial analysis
- Crop health monitoring
- Deforestation tracking
- Urban growth analysis
- Wildfire tracking
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SkyFi gives you real-time answers from space, on demand. Task satellites, pull archived imagery, and get automated geospatial analysis in one app. From crop health and deforestation to urban growth and wildfire tracking, SkyFi delivers the answers you need fast. Choose your location, sensor, and date. We handle the rest. No contracts, no gatekeepers. Just data that makes sense. Need help or prefer to talk to someone? Email us at: support@skyfi.com
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Verdict
MAGE by NGA and SkyFi App both sit at 4.4 stars, but that hides the real split: 56% of SkyFi App's written reviews are positive against 0% of MAGE by NGA's. SkyFi App also leads on ratings volume (101 vs 7) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 5 weeks). MAGE by NGA's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5). On price, rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. SkyFi App sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. MAGE by NGA asks for nothing beyond the download.
SkyFi App holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SkyFi App has 101 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of MAGE by NGA's written reviews are positive against 56% of SkyFi App's.
MAGE by NGA ships an update every 5 weeks, SkyFi App fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | MAGE by NGA | SkyFi App |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (7 ratings) | 4.6 (101 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 55.6% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 7 | 101 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | 16.4 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 55 MB | 166 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency | SkyFi |
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MAGE by NGA
SkyFi App
In-app purchases
MAGE by NGA
No in-app purchases
SkyFi App
- Entry Bundle$50.00
- Basic Bundle$200.00
- Advanced Bundle$300.00
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- Pro Bundle$400.00
- Elite Bundle$700.00
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