TradeFirst vs NaviGates
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
TradeFirst
Access a wide range of local dining, retail, gifts, and entertainment options through a mobile platform. This app utilizes GPS to connect users with nearby TradeFirst services, continuing the company's legacy of innovative barter solutions.
- GPS-enabled local search
- Access to dining and retail
- Find gifts and entertainment
- On-the-go trade services
- Barter industry innovation
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TradeFirst is once again raising the bar by introducing the first ever iPhone application for our trade members. When you are on the go, TradeFirst is right at your fingertips, using GPS technology to give you access to nearby TradeFirst dining, retail shopping, gifts, entertainment and many other goods and services! Since 1978 TradeFirst has been built on technology that’s ahead of its time, which is why we remain unrivaled in the barter industry!
NaviGates
Easily search for automotive aftermarket parts from a comprehensive catalog. Find specific belts, pulleys, and hoses by vehicle make/model, OE number, or product characteristics. Includes a barcode scanner for quick access to part details and technical information.
- Search by vehicle make/model
- Search by OE or article number
- Barcode scanner for instant part info
- Compare similar products
- Save recent search history
- Filter by size and characteristics
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Search for Gates Automotive Aftermarket product ranges in a quick and easy way. Access the Gates product catalogue for passenger cars, recreational vehicles and heavy duty vehicles via the Gates Automotive Catalogue App. Find the part you need by giving the make or model of the vehicle application you are working on or give in the OE number, cross reference or Gates article number of the product you need to replace. A barcode scanner allows instant access to parts images, application data and technical tips and technical bulletins, which saves time and effort. Simply scan the barcode on the Gates product boxes. Search for belts, pulleys and hoses by their sizes and characteristics. No matter the application, the Gates Automotive Catalogue App will generate an overview of products based on the exact or approximate information given. Use the select and compare tool to list similar products side-by-side to make more informed selections. The app automatically saves recent search history, allowing you quick and easy access to data and reminders for your most popular models. Get quick and easy access, mobile access to our comprehensive aftermarket range with the Gates Automotive Catalogue App. Turn on your notifications to get notified when the catalogue is updated!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: TradeFirst at 2.8 against NaviGates's 1.9. NaviGates's advantage is ratings volume (21 vs 5) and iOS requirement (13.4 vs 15.0). 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
TradeFirst holds the better App Store score, 2.8 against 1.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 21 respectively.
TradeFirst ships an update every 4 months, NaviGates every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on June 5, 2026 and August 16, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | TradeFirst | NaviGates |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.8 (5 ratings) — better | 1.9 (21 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | — | 11.1% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 5 | 21 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 3 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 13.4 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 6 MB | 14 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | TradeFirst | Gates Corporation |
Customer experience
TradeFirst
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In-app purchases
TradeFirst
No in-app purchases
NaviGates
No in-app purchases







