Comparison

Brimstone Connection vs Black Gate Mobile

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

Head to head
About

Brimstone Connection

Stay updated on events, trail conditions, gear, and partner products. Access a detailed trail map to locate yourself and plan routes across extensive terrain.

Highlights
  • Event updates
  • Trail information
  • Gear and product news
  • Interactive trail map
  • Location pinpointing
  • Route planning
Features
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The Brimstone Connection App is the best way to keep up to date on the latest events, trail information, coolest gear, weather and the latest products from our partners. The app also provides full access to our trail map to pinpoint your location on the trail so you can plan your next route. Brimstone has over 300 miles of trails on approximately 20,000 acres that range in difficulty from moderate to extremely technical. The app is designed to make your Brimstone experience epic in every way. The app is optimized through the use of a remotely updated map.

About

Black Gate Mobile

Manage your 4G trail cameras remotely. Access and control settings, view images and videos in near real-time, and organize your media library. Designed for hunters to monitor wildlife and property.

Highlights
  • Remote camera control
  • Near real-time monitoring
  • HD image/video requests
  • Media organization and sharing
  • User-friendly interface
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**BLACK GATE — STAY CONNECTED TO WHAT MATTERS** Your cameras. Your property. Your next hunt. All in one place. Take control of your trail cameras from anywhere with the Black Gate App. Built for hunters, landowners, and outdoor enthusiasts, the app makes it easy to monitor activity, manage your cameras, and stay connected to the places that matter most. Designed by the Black Gate team specifically for Black Gate cellular trail cameras, including the R4G and R4G Lite. **STAY CONNECTED, EVEN WHEN YOU'RE AWAY** Check your latest trail camera captures without stepping into the field. Whether you're scouting for your next hunt, tracking wildlife movement, or monitoring your property, Black Gate keeps you informed wherever you go. **CONTROL YOUR CAMERAS REMOTELY** Manage camera settings, check device status, and access your photos and videos right from your phone. Spend less time visiting cameras and more time focusing on what matters. **SEE THE DETAILS THAT MATTER** Browse photos and videos in an easy-to-use media gallery. Need a closer look? Zoom in on your captures or request HD media to see more detail. **SMARTER MEDIA MANAGEMENT** Find, view, organize, and share your captures with ease. - Browse media organized by date. - View photos and videos in a streamlined gallery. - Save captures directly to your phone. - Share your favorite moments with friends and fellow hunters. - Manage and delete unwanted media quickly. **NOTIFICATIONS THAT KEEP YOU INFORMED** Stay up to date with new camera activity. Receive media notifications and jump directly to your latest captures without searching through your gallery. **BUILT FOR THE OUTDOORS** From early-season scouting to year-round property monitoring, Black Gate gives you a simple, reliable way to stay connected to your cameras. **COMPATIBLE BLACK GATE CAMERAS** Supports Black Gate cellular trail camera models, including the R4G, R4G GEN 2, R4G Lite, R4G+, R4G PRO and other compatible Black Gate Hunting cameras. **BLACK GATE HUNTING** Stay connected. Stay informed. Never miss a moment.

Screenshots

Brimstone Connection4 screens
Black Gate Mobile4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Black Gate Mobile at 86% against Brimstone Connection's 23%. Black Gate Mobile also leads on rating (4.7 vs 2.5) and ratings volume (214 vs 22). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Black Gate Mobile holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Black Gate Mobile has 214 ratings behind it against 22, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 23% of Brimstone Connection's written reviews are positive against 86% of Black Gate Mobile's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Brimstone Connection ships an update every 2 months, Black Gate Mobile monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Brimstone Connection versus Black Gate Mobile: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBrimstone ConnectionBlack Gate Mobile
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.5 (22 ratings)4.7 (214 ratings) — better
Positive reviews23.1% of reviews85.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings22214 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB107 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBRIMSTONE RECREATION, LLCJustin Greer

Customer experience

Brimstone Connection

All ratings20 ratings
Positive35.0%
Neutral5.0%
Negative60.0%
Written reviews13 reviews
Positive23.1%
Neutral0.0%
Negative76.9%

Black Gate Mobile

All ratings15 ratings
Positive86.7%
Neutral6.7%
Negative6.7%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive85.7%
Neutral14.3%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Brimstone Connection

No in-app purchases

None

Black Gate Mobile

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Brimstone Connection free?
Brimstone Connection is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Black Gate Mobile free?
Black Gate Mobile is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Brimstone Connection or Black Gate Mobile?
Black Gate Mobile is rated higher. Brimstone Connection averages 2.5 out of 5 from 22 ratings, while Black Gate Mobile averages 4.7 from 214 ratings.
Do Brimstone Connection or Black Gate Mobile have ads?
Neither Brimstone Connection nor Black Gate Mobile shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Brimstone Connection or Black Gate Mobile?
Brimstone Connection ships an update every 2 months, and Black Gate Mobile monthly. Most recently, Brimstone Connection was updated on October 21, 2026 and Black Gate Mobile on October 27, 2026.

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