# PortalGate vs Greetings from Space

The clearest difference is rating: Greetings from Space at 5.0 against PortalGate's 3.7. PortalGate's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and ratings volume (6 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PortalGate sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Greetings from Space sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Greetings from Space holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PortalGate has 6 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

PortalGate ships an update every 15 months, Greetings from Space daily. The most recent releases landed on September 14, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PortalGate | Greetings from Space |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.7 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/portalgate/id1370406546/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/greetings-from-space/id6480014639/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **6** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 44.4% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 15 months | **Daily** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 184 MB | 68 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Vision Pro | iPhone, iPad, Vision Pro |
| Age rating | +4 | 4+ |
| Developer | [Dilium](https://appshunter.io/developer/1270531532) | [Andrew Griffin](https://appshunter.io/developer/1729740962) |

## What reviewers say

### PortalGate

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/portalgate/id1370406546)

Explore immersive 3D environments by stepping through digital portals placed in your physical space. Travel the world, tour real estate, and experience art in new ways. Supports 360° images and videos for customizable journeys.

**Highlights:** Mixed Reality Portals, 360° Image & Video Support, Virtual World Exploration, Real Estate Tours, Art & Museum Experiences, Customizable Scenes

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Space | $0.99 | one-time |


### Greetings from Space

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/greetings-from-space/id6480014639)

Send dynamic 3D reactions in augmented reality through Messages. Express yourself with a library of hologlyphs that pop into the real world, offering a more immersive way to communicate than traditional GIFs or emojis.

**Highlights:** 3D augmented reality reactions (hologlyphs), Library of diverse hologlyphs, Send directly through Messages, No app required for recipients (blue bubble), Available on iPhone, iPad, and Apple Vision Pro, One-time purchase booster pack

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Booster Pack | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PortalGate free?

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

### Is Greetings from Space free?

Greetings from Space is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, PortalGate or Greetings from Space?

Greetings from Space is rated higher. PortalGate averages 3.7 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Greetings from Space averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do PortalGate or Greetings from Space have ads?

Neither PortalGate nor Greetings from Space shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, PortalGate or Greetings from Space?

PortalGate ships an update every 15 months, and Greetings from Space daily. Most recently, PortalGate was updated on September 14, 2026 and Greetings from Space on September 18, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*