PA28 Performance vs GateMate Pro
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
PA28 Performance
This app calculates essential performance data for Piper PA-28 aircraft flight planning. It covers takeoff, landing, climb, cruise, descent, and emergency procedures, along with an interactive hold calculator and risk analysis tool. Cloud sync ensures your flight plans are accessible across all your devices.
- Flight performance calculations
- Takeoff, landing, climb, cruise, descent
- Emergency procedures
- Interactive hold calculator
- Risk analysis tool
- Emergency glide distance calculator
- Cloud sync across devices
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PA28 Performance computes all the useful performance numbers for flight planning for Piper model PA28 Aircraft. It includes calculations for takeoff, landing, climb, cruise, descent, instrument procedures as well as emergencies. It also includes an interactive hold calculator, a risk analysis tool, and an emergency glide distance calculator that handles head and tailwinds. PA28 Performance is also available as a WebApp (an App that runs in a browser) that runs on a variety of platforms (PC, Mac, tablets, phones). The Cloud Sync feature allows flight planning profiles entered on any device to be synchronized with your other devices when connected. PA28 Performance is a free, published-source development effort and has Apps and WebApps for other aircraft. See http://pohperformance.com for complete details.
GateMate Pro
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GateMate Pro is the ultimate airport access companion for pilots, airline crew, and airport staff who need quick and secure access to gate codes. With built-in Face ID or passcode protection, your data stays safe and accessible only to you. Effortlessly add, manage, and retrieve gate codes through a streamlined interface, and locate nearby gates with precision using in-app location features. Whether you're navigating busy airports or streamlining crew access, GateMate Pro keeps you connected and in control. Terms of Use: [Apple EULA](https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/)
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: PA28 Performance at Free against GateMate Pro's $2.99. PA28 Performance also leads on update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 4 months) and iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.0). On ads, in-app purchases and device support 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
PA28 Performance is free to download; GateMate Pro costs $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
PA28 Performance ships an update every 6 weeks, GateMate Pro every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | PA28 Performance | GateMate Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $2.99 |
| Rating | 4.6 (18 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 75.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 18 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks — better | Every 4 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 12 MB | 6 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | POH Performance L.L.C. | Francisco Rodriguez |
In-app purchases
PA28 Performance
No in-app purchases
GateMate Pro
No in-app purchases
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