Comparison

FLIO vs GateGuru

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

Head to head
About

FLIO

This app provides real-time flight updates, manages boarding passes, and offers comprehensive airport information. It helps travelers navigate airports stress-free and discover available services for a smoother journey.

Highlights
  • Real-time flight status notifications
  • Boarding pass management
  • Airport information access
  • Luggage protection
  • Travel statistics and 3D globe
Features
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FLIO is the best app to accompany you during your flights. Receive flight status updates, visit all airports stress-free, take advantage of hundreds of information on shops and services. With FLIO you can: • Receive real-time notifications on flight status, check-in and boarding times. • Manage boarding passes for all flights in one app. • Access all destination, departure and connecting airport information for free. • Get luggage protection and stress-free travel. • Keep track of your travels and view your travel statistics and 3D globe Discover all the services available in the App and make your journey a unique experience. Are you ready to significantly improve your next air travels? Download the app to discover the benefits and have a new flying companion. Enjoy your trip, The FLIO team We are constantly improving our services and would welcome any suggestions or feedback please send an email to customercare@sostravel.com.

About

GateGuru

This travel companion optimizes your airport departure time by analyzing real-time conditions, security wait times, and personal preferences. It provides live flight updates, boarding countdowns, and community-sourced insights to ensure a stress-free journey.

Highlights
  • Optimized departure time calculation
  • Real-time airport conditions analysis
  • Personalized arrival predictions
  • Live flight tracking and alerts
  • Community-reported security wait times
  • Offline functionality with smart sync
Features
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Never miss a flight again. GateGuru is the smart travel companion that tells you exactly when to leave for the airport based on real-time conditions. UNLIKE OTHER FLIGHT TRACKERS Most apps just show flight status. GateGuru analyzes real-time airport conditions, security wait times, and your personal travel preferences to calculate your optimal departure time. Think of it as Waze for airports. SMART ARRIVAL PREDICTIONS - Personalized recommendations based on TSA PreCheck, checked bags, and parking preferences - Real-time airport delay index from Cirium aviation data - Hourly flight volume analysis to predict busy periods - Community-reported security line wait times - Automatic 15-minute boarding countdown alerts REAL-TIME FLIGHT TRACKING - Live gate, terminal, and status updates - Delay notifications the moment airlines report changes - Track multiple flights for connecting itineraries - Automatic refresh 24 hours before departure - Works offline with smart sync when connected COMMUNITY-POWERED INSIGHTS - Report and view security checkpoint wait times - See real traveler experiences at check-in desks - Gate area crowd levels from fellow passengers - Geofenced reporting ensures accurate, location-verified data COMPLETE JOURNEY TRACKING Track every phase of your airport experience: - Airport Arrival & Parking - Check-in & Bag Drop - TSA Security Screening - Gate & Boarding - In-Flight Status - Landing & Baggage Claim Rate and review each phase to help future travelers. BUILT FOR FREQUENT FLYERS - Clean, intuitive interface inspired by Apple design - Dark mode support - Save your preferences once, use them every trip - Multi-flight dashboard for complex itineraries POWERED BY AVIATION INDUSTRY DATA GateGuru uses the same flight data trusted by airlines and airports worldwide through our Cirium integration. Get gate changes and delays as fast as the airlines know. PRIVACY FIRST - Location used only for airport geofencing - No selling of personal data - Secure Firebase authentication Terms of Use: https://gateguru.app/terms Privacy Policy: https://gateguru.app/privacy Download GateGuru today and take the stress out of airport travel. Know exactly when to leave, breeze through security, and arrive at your gate relaxed and on time.

Screenshots

FLIO4 screens
GateGuru4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: FLIO at 44% against GateGuru's 0%. FLIO also leads on rating (4.5 vs 1.0) and in-app purchases (none vs 2). GateGuru's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 6 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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. GateGuru sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. FLIO asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

FLIO holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: FLIO has 602 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 44% of FLIO's written reviews are positive against 0% of GateGuru's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FLIO ships an update every 3 weeks, GateGuru every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
FLIO versus GateGuru: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFLIOGateGuru
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (602 ratings) — better1.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews43.5% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings602 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 6 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported — betterFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size173 MB72 MB
Age rating4+12+
Developersostravel.com SpALewis Meadows

Customer experience

FLIO

All ratings601 ratings
Positive88.9%
Neutral2.5%
Negative8.7%
Written reviews386 reviews
Positive43.5%
Neutral9.6%
Negative46.9%

GateGuru

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Bugs and requests

FLIO

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Cannot add or track flights properly
  • Incorrect gate and terminal information
  • Delayed or missing flight status updates
  • Compatibility issues with newer devices

Requested features

4 requests
  • Ability to sync with other travel apps
  • More comprehensive airport and flight data
  • Improved real-time flight tracking
  • Better notification system

GateGuru

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

FLIO

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

GateGuru

Subscriptions2
  • GateGuru Premium$4.991 Month
  • GateGuru Premium$39.991 Year

Questions

Is FLIO free?
FLIO is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is GateGuru free?
GateGuru is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, FLIO or GateGuru?
FLIO is rated higher. FLIO averages 4.5 out of 5 from 602 ratings, while GateGuru averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.
Do FLIO or GateGuru have ads?
FLIO shows ads; GateGuru does not.
Which is updated more often, FLIO or GateGuru?
FLIO ships an update every 3 weeks, and GateGuru every 6 days. Most recently, FLIO was updated on October 20, 2026 and GateGuru on October 16, 2026.

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