Comparison

GateF8 vs Skylog

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

GateF8

Connect with fellow travelers at your airport gate. Discover new people, chat in real-time, and make the most of travel delays.

Highlights
  • Connect with travelers at your gate
  • Real-time chat functionality
  • Discover people nearby
  • Enhance travel experiences
  • Turn delays into social moments
Features
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Gate F8 helps you connect with people around you while you travel. Discover fellow passengers at your gate, chat in real time, and turn delays into meaningful moments.

About

Skylog

Features
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Skylog is the aircraft spotting app built for spotters, by spotters. Turn every aircraft you see into part of your personal aviation journey. Log your spots, build your aircraft collection, upload your best photos, explore your statistics, and discover what other aviation enthusiasts are spotting around the world. LOG YOUR SPOTS Quickly add aircraft to your personal logbook and keep track of when and where you spotted them. BUILD YOUR COLLECTION Create your own aircraft collection and keep a complete overview of the aircraft, airlines and types you've spotted. SHARE & DISCOVER Share your best aircraft photos with the Skylog community, discover spots from other enthusiasts, follow fellow spotters and show your appreciation with likes. TRACK YOUR JOURNEY Explore your spotting locations on an interactive map and dive into detailed statistics about your collection. EARN XP & BADGES Every spot counts. Earn XP, unlock achievements and collect badges as your spotting journey grows. CLIMB THE LEADERBOARD Compare your progress with other spotters and work your way up the Skylog leaderboards. BUILD YOUR SPOTTER PROFILE Showcase your collection, statistics, photos and achievements through your personal Skylog profile. Whether you're just starting aircraft spotting or already have hundreds of aircraft in your collection, Skylog gives you one place to log, collect, discover and share your passion for aviation. Start building your Skylog today. Built for spotters. Made to share.

Screenshots

GateF84 screens
Skylog4 screens

Verdict

The call

GateF8 and Skylog are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
GateF8 versus Skylog: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGateF8Skylog
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (15 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews42.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings15 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.1
Further details — not scored
Size45 MB190 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKYLE BARTHOLOMEWNoah de Bruijn

In-app purchases

None

GateF8

No in-app purchases

None

Skylog

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is GateF8 free?
GateF8 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Skylog free?
Skylog is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do GateF8 or Skylog have ads?
Neither GateF8 nor Skylog shows ads.

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