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
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- 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
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Discover the ultimate trail camera experience for hunters with the Black Gate App. The app is specifically crafted by Black Gate Engineers for seamless management of your R4G and R4G Lite 4G Trail Cameras and other Black Gate hunting models. - Effortless Camera Control: Connect to your Black Gate trail cameras with ease, giving you full control over settings and access to your images and videos from anywhere, anytime. - Near Real-Time Monitoring: Keep an eye on wildlife activity, secure your hunting grounds, or watch over your property, ensuring you never miss a moment even when you're not in the field. - HD Quality at Your Fingertips: Easily request high-definition versions of your images and videos, enhancing your ability to scout and track game more effectively. - Organize and Share: Manage your media library directly in the app. Sort, categorize, and share your best shots with fellow hunters or friends right from your mobile device. - User-Friendly Interface: Designed for hunters by hunters, the app features an intuitive interface that makes managing your Black Gate Hunting Trail Cameras as simple as being out in the woods. Whether you're preparing for the next hunt or ensuring the safety of your property, the Black Gate App is your go-to tool for all your hunting needs. Download now to transform how you monitor and manage your hunting experience.

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 August 25, 2026 and September 10, 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—4.6 (14 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—85.7% of reviews
Number of ratings—14 — 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 MB62 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 August 25, 2026 and Black Gate Mobile on September 10, 2026.

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