Comparison

Back40 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

Back40

Features
Read full description

- Back40 works with all trail cameras, either through email (SMTP enabled cameras like Reolink) or by uploading photos from an SD card. - Back40 uses AI to find and tag animals so that you can stop looking at empty photos. - Opt in to push notifications to get an instant alert whenever there is activity on your camera or someone uploads photos. - Weather & astronomical data is collected for each photo to help you find patterns in the animals behaviour. - Accurate weather and wind forecasts for all of your hunting lands. - Share cameras, data and insights with your hunting buddies. Get started for free today by downloading the app and signing up! Terms of use: https://back40.app/terms-and-conditions

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
Read full description

**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

Back404 screens
Black Gate Mobile4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Black Gate Mobile at none against Back40's 2. Back40's advantage is update cadence (every 10 days vs monthly) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). On price, ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Back40 sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Black Gate Mobile asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Back40 ships an update every 10 days, Black Gate Mobile monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Back40 versus Black Gate Mobile: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBack40Black Gate Mobile
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.5 (15 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—85.7% of reviews
Number of ratings—15 — better
Update frequencyEvery 10 days — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size29 MB107 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPixby Media ABJustin Greer

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Back40

Subscriptions2
  • Subscription$2.991 Month
  • Subscription1 Month trial$2.991 Month
None

Black Gate Mobile

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Back40 free?
Back40 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Black Gate Mobile free?
Black Gate Mobile is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Back40 or Black Gate Mobile have ads?
Neither Back40 nor Black Gate Mobile shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Back40 or Black Gate Mobile?
Back40 ships an update every 10 days, and Black Gate Mobile monthly. Most recently, Back40 was updated on October 9, 2026 and Black Gate Mobile on October 14, 2026.

Other comparisons