Comparison

IRIDEX vs Gate 8

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

Head to head
About

IRIDEX

This application provides information on advanced laser-based medical systems for ophthalmology. It focuses on proprietary MicroPulse technology for treating sight-threatening eye conditions like glaucoma and diabetic macular edema.

Highlights
  • Laser-based medical systems
  • MicroPulse technology
  • Treatment for glaucoma
  • Treatment for diabetic macular edema
  • Retinal disease treatment
Features
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IRIDEX is a worldwide leader in developing innovative and versatile laser-based medical systems for the ophthalmology market. The Company’s proprietary MicroPulse technology delivers a differentiated treatment that provides safe, effective, and proven treatment for targeted sight-threatening eye conditions. IRIDEX’s current product line is used for the treatment of glaucoma, diabetic macular edema (DME) and other retinal diseases. IRIDEX products are sold in the United States and Germany through a direct sales force and in more than 100 countries through a network of independent distributors. For more information, visit http://www.iridex.com/.

About

Gate 8

Features
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Gate 8 East Melbourne is powered by the Gate 8 Tenants & Guests Mobile App. App feature included digital door access control, building information and updates, tenant and member handbook, access to special events and perks, visitor management and more... Gate 8 is a new icon located on the edge of the city, in Melbourne’s famed, leafy sporting precinct. Melbourne’s home of entrepreneurial and philanthropic innovation. The building was conceived and designed with one core purpose; to supercharge Philanthropy, Social Enterprise and the next generation of Australia’s great entrepreneurs. The building name - Gate 8 - is a nod to the world-famous Melbourne Cricket Ground under whose shadows we reside. The MCG has 7 gates of entry and in Melbourne one will often hear “I will meet you at Gate 3” or “Meet you at Gate 6”...Well now we look forward to meeting you at Gate 8.

Screenshots

IRIDEX4 screens
Gate 84 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Gate 8 at every 3 weeks against IRIDEX's every 6 months. On price, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

IRIDEX ships an update every 6 months, Gate 8 every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
IRIDEX versus Gate 8: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterIRIDEXGate 8
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.0 — better15.5
Further details — not scored
Size109 MB318 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerbigtincan mobile pty ltdNuvolink Pty Ltd

In-app purchases

None

IRIDEX

No in-app purchases

None

Gate 8

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is IRIDEX free?
IRIDEX is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Gate 8 free?
Gate 8 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do IRIDEX or Gate 8 have ads?
Neither IRIDEX nor Gate 8 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, IRIDEX or Gate 8?
IRIDEX ships an update every 6 months, and Gate 8 every 3 weeks. Most recently, IRIDEX was updated on October 7, 2026 and Gate 8 on October 3, 2026.

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