Gate Guru

Mashable

June 4, 2010
GateGuru is an iPhone Guide for Airports
Jennifer Van Grove
“GateGuru also includes a gaming element reminiscent of Foursquare’s leaderboard. In the HighFlyers section, users are awarded points for checking-in to airports, rating and reviewing amenities. This month JetBlue is sponsoring the contest, so the member that accrues the most points nationally for the month of June will win two free JetBlue tickets. Regional winners will also get $100 gift cards. Overall, we find the app to be a handy airport utility and may make those stressful travel experiences much more manageable, and possibly more rewarding.”

AppScout

June 4, 2010
GateGuru: A Mobile App that Makes Airports Bearable
“The goal of GateGuru is to empower travelers and give them the information they need to have a happier–if not outright fun–travel experience. Even if you love airports, the app can help you find exactly where you want to eat at an airport, decide whether that gate-side restaurant is awful before you get a table, or plan what you want to do at an airport before you head out.”

Killer Startups

June 4, 2010
GateGuruApp.com – Find Your Way Around Airports
“In this way, you can learn all about your pre and post-security options and figure out how far you will have to go in order to find what you are looking for. Having such information so readily available is certain to tone
down the anxiety everybody feels when traveling for the first time, and the fact this app is wholly free just adds more icing to the cake.”

Gadling

June 3, 2010
GateGuru 1.5 adds JetBlue leaderboard contest, maps, local ads and more
Scott Carmichael
“In its latest version, Gateguru 1.5 really takes things to the next level – the app has added a leaderboard contest, maps and localized ads.The new leaderboard contest is an awesome way to reward active users. As you may already know, a lot of the content inside GateGuru comes from travelers – and when you add tips, new amenities or rate a current location, you earn points. “

CNET

June 2, 2010
JetBlue promo takes off on travel app GateGuru
Caroline Mccarthy
“GateGuru, just updated its iPhone app to include a new advertising platform that connects advertisers and marketers with frequent travelers. The first campaign on the platform is an advertising deal with low-cost carrier JetBlue, which is offering a free round-trip pass for the most frequent GateGuru user each month for the next three months and $100 gift certificates for runners-up in five JetBlue markets (the New York metro area, Chicago, Florida, Boston, and California).”

Meandering Musings

June 1, 2010
Hottest Summer Travel Gear
“Feel at home no matter what American or Canadian airport you’re at with the GateGuru iPhone application. Looking for a Tim Hortons at Toronto’s Pearson Airport? Searching for Okanagan wine tastings at Kelowna International? This application maps out restaurants, washrooms, and shops in major airports and includes more than 11,000 reviews from its community of users. GateGuru will definitely make your summer travel through the skies a little easier.”

Makeuseof

May 29, 2010
GateGuru: Airport Shop & Restaurant Reviews
“GateGuru is an excellent iPhone app that lets you find shopping stores, restaurants, ATMs and more on airport gates around the world. . .You can also search for something specific, rate a place or see ratings provided by other users. If you find something new, add it to the GateGuru database so others can know about it. You can also bookmark your favorite spots on each terminal and also share places on social networks like Facebook and Twitter.”

Gadling

May 14, 2010
Kayak adds GateGuru content to its iPhone App
Scott Carmichael
“GateGuru has joined forces with Kayak to bring their database of airport amenities to the Kayak iPhone app. . .With the addition of this new feature, the Kayak app has (in my opinion) become the best all-in-one travel app there is on the iPhone. “

iPhone Apps Finder

May 14, 2010
GateGuru Review
“GateGuru not only gives you tons of information on your airport, it also have lots of user reviews that you can take advantage of to find what you are looking for on the move. You can think of it as Yelp for airports. The photos, ratings, and reviews help you determine what’s hot and what’s not. If you have had a bad experience at a place, you can share your thoughts with others with this app. It’s also possible to bookmark places for future references.”

Gadling

May 7, 2010
GateGuru launches international airport coverage
Scott Carmichael
“At launch, GateGuru only covered the United States – but as of today, the app has added listings for its first batch of international airports. In GateGuru, you’ll now find London Heathrow along with 12 Canadian airports. The complete list of new airports can be found here. “

148apps

April 23, 2010
GateGuru Review
Perrin Stewart
“GateGuru earns a permanent spot on my device as one of those apps that won’t be used constantly, but when it IS needed serves as an invaluable travel companion. There are many apps with user-driven reviews, but GateGuru’s focus on airport-specific amenities is a God-send.”

Forbes

March 30, 2010
Airport Amenities To Write Home About
Meghan Casserly
“”Airports have always known that they have a captive audience,” says Dan Gellert, an entrepreneur who introduced an iPhone application in 2009 called GateGuru to track airport concessions. But in the past decade the amenities available have started to cater to an increasingly rapt customer base. . . Increasingly, airports in the U.S. are following the money, he says, and in the process changing the perception of airports as a boring way station. One example is the Jet Blue Terminal 5 (T5) at JFK Airport in New York City, which opened in 2008 to massive acclaim for its retail shops and dining options, including Deep Blue Sushi by Buddakkan’s Michael Schulson.”

AmericanWay Magazine

March 15, 2010 issue
Travel Apps You’ll Actually Use
“Whether you have 30 minutes between flights and just want to grab a quick meal or you have a little more time for, say, shopping, a mani/pedi or a massage, GateGuru (free) will key you in to all the restaurants, shops, restrooms, ATMs and bars at airports around the United States (and soon, Europe). “

Gadling

March 11, 2010
The Gadling guide to finding power outlets at the airport
Scott Carmichael
“Power outlets are usually installed in pillars, behind boarding gate desks or hidden away in dark corners. One handy resource for locating power is the community built Airport Power Locator. On the iPhone, you can also try your luck with GateGuru, as it tends to list every amenity for your specific airport, including charging stations.”

Simon Blog

March 10, 2010
Hands-On with GateGuru for iPhone
“Just like Foursquare, Flyertalk and Yelp to provide interesting locations and restaurant for cities, GateGuru is the Yelp for airports offering comprehensive information to locate the best food, shopping and service option within airport. It is extremely helpful little app for anyone that does a lot of flying in the US. Not to mention, the app is free.

You can easily share your travel experiences with your Facebook and Twitter friends using Gate Guru by linking your accounts. Moreover, you can gain High Flyer points by rating and adding amenities. You can watch as you climb the High Flyer leader board and get your “Captain” wings. . .You can compete and watch as you gain points against your friends and also nationally for top spot (or Captain), making traveling and finding stuff in the airports you visit a bit of an adventure in itself.”

SheKnows

March 4, 2010
Find Love on your phone
“This wins our award for cutest iPhone app. Airport love is happening more and more these days with travel on the rise and travelers more open to finding their mates on the go. If you are stuck in the airport during a layover (or snowstorm, which recently happened to us) then maybe take the opportunity to try GateGuru. The iPhone app details the best pubs, bars, restaurants and spots to socialize or go on a romantic date!”

CheapoAir

March 4, 2010
Cheap Flights
“In case you haven’t heard, there is the GateGuru travel application for the iPhone that has reinvented travel apps and reshaped your time and how you spend it in the airport. This particular iPhone app is great for satisfying any and all problems you might come across during your time in the airport. “

Winnipeg James Armstrong Richardson International Airport

February 16, 2010
Useful mobile apps for your traveling needs
“Launched last year, this app is fast becoming widely used. GateGuru gives users information about what types of shops and restaurants are available on the other side of security – something not commonly found on the Internet – and lets users write reviews for other travelers.”

suitetrip.com

February 11, 2010
iPhone Airport Survival Guide
Scott Carmichael
“Stranded at an airport you’ve never visited? GateGuru is a fantastic way to find airport amenities. The app is part review tool, and part airport guide. It contains thousands of airport services from around the country. GateGuru lists restaurants, ATM machines, shops and more. Each service lists its exact location inside the airport, along with a rating submitted by fellow travelers. Thanks to GateGuru you won’t need to settle for a bad sandwich, but if you do – don’t forget to submit your rating and share your experiences with the rest of us!”

TUAW

February 9, 2010
Gearing up for Macworld: My 5 apps & packing list
Michael Rose
“While I’m hopping through the airports on either end, Gate Guru helps make sure I don’t skip past the best place to eat while I’m meandering towards my gate.”

the Apple Blog

February 8, 2010
Macworld Expo Tips: 12 iPhone Apps for Traveling to San Francisco
Dave Greenbaum
“For those who don’t travel often, favorite airport amenities frequently change and may be difficult to find. You’ve got 30 minutes between flights and can’t play “Where’s Waldo” to find your favorite coffee dispensary. Did Peet’s moved to gate 12 from gate 18? Gate Guru can help. Additionally, the app has a review function so if you aren’t sure where to eat, let the wisdom of crowds guide you.”

truth.travel (Conde Nast)

January 27, 2010
Apple Gate Guru App
“I don’t think anyone would disagree that a good Cinnabon stop can make or break a layover. But where to find that gooey oasis of deliciousness in the hostile desert of, say, Chicago O’Hare? Enter GateGuru, the hot new iPhone app that reveals where to find the best food, shopping, wireless hotspots, and other must-have airport services like the ATM. Apple has ranked the $2 app as one of their top 10 for travel, and it’s definitely making me wish I had an iPhone.”

Jetiquette @ The Sky Steward

January 22, 2010
Going GaGa Over GateGuru…Find Food, Shops, ATM, and More with this Fab iPhone App
“Finding your way around airport terminals has gotten infinitely easier with a remarkable app for the Apple iPhone. It’s GateGuru. I think we’ve all experienced the added airport frustration that comes with heading the wrong way in the concourse or terminal in search of something good to eat, settled on a dried out $12 sandwich from an airport restaurant, and then discovering a lovely gourmet cafe that was just around the corner but missed. Airport directories are sometimes hard to find and/or read and airport personnel are not always available and this is where GateGuru comes in.”

Time Out Chicago

Issue 255 : Jan 14–20, 2010
Taking your 2010 getaways just got a lot easier thanks to these iPhone and iPod touch apps.
“How many times have you wandered up and down a terminal in search of a Starbucks, cocktail or healthy meal? GateGuru puts an end to all airport expeditions by locating the best food, shopping and service options within any airport. While GateGuru covers the top 85 U.S. airports, the free version of this app allows you to access two of your choice gratis.”

Mobile Behavior

January 20, 2010
Location: It’s All About Context
“Developers are beginning to release examples of applications that combine location with a specific context. Happy Hour app takes the motivation of finding a quick drink and provides. GateGuru (think Yelp for the airport) drills down to an average user’s layover experience. “

the IPhone website

January 20, 2010
iPhone App Developers Contributing to Haiti Relief
“GateGuru is a new tool to transform the chaotic and unfamiliar airport environment into a more satisfying experience before and after flights, and during layovers. GateGuru serves as the leading light to locate the best food, shopping and service options within any airport at the touch of a button. So give GateGuru a try and enjoy your next airport experience.
All proceeds from application sales on January 20th go to Red Cross for Haiti relief.”

BestAppSite

January 14, 2010
GateGuru
“Anyone that travels by air will tell you that the restaurant and services can vary drastically from airport to airport. Some airports have a really good selection and others don’t. Some have the restaurant you want, but it’s way the heck on the other side of the terminal. Also if you’re looking for other things like whether or not the airport has Wi-Fi or where is the closest ATM machine, an app that has all of this info in one spot would be very handy.
GateGuru has all of this and more.”

Girls’ Guide to the World

January 6, 2010
GateGuru is here for you
“Sweetness. Just download the application and be in-the-know for all things necessary in making your airport experience the best it can be. While they can’t work magic with delays, they can make the time spent a bit better.”

CNN

January 2, 2010
Passing Time at the Airport
Karen Waygood
“A lot of travelers are spending a lot of time waiting around airports these days. Tech guru Peter Rojas suggests the following phone apps to help the time fly by.”

PC Today

February 2010: Vol. 8 Issue 1
Noteworthy
“Ever suffered through a horrible airport meal? GateGuru’s Dan Gellert (gateguruapp.com) feels your pain. Ever passed through security only to realize the best food options were on the presecurity side? Gellert has been there. Ever needed a last-minute airport souvenir but didn’t have one clue where to find it? Again, Gellert knows your frustration. All are why Gellert has released the $1.99 GateGuru iPhone app to “transform the chaotic and unfamiliar airport environment into a more satisfying experience before and after flights and during layovers.””

Orbitz Blog

December 31, 2009
GateGuru Enhances Your Airport Experience
Ari Bendersky
“Not sure what you’ll find once you pass through airport security? GateGuru answers that question. You’ll never again have to run down a long corridor to find a good cup of coffee, a healthy bite or even a retail shop. This app could be your new favorite in-airport friend.”

Stuff Mike Likes

December 29, 2009
GateGuru Enhances Your Airport Experience
“GateGuru was designed as an easy to use iphone app that allows you to locate the best food, shopping, and services in whatever airport you may be in. I usually never think to [sic] much about airport food or what services are available in an airport so I end up just settling for the first thing I see. GateGuru, however, let’s you read reviews and locate the best options, allowing you to search by airport and terminal. Need to find an ATM before heading out to grab a taxi at LGA, GateGuru will help you out.”

Work Shoe Blisters

December 29, 2009
The Newest Airport Navigator
katetuomimonster
“I love apps that help those perpetually travel frustrated – especially when it comes to what kind of options you’ll be dealing with at the airport, before and after security.”

ITWorld

December 22, 2009
Seven geeky ways to stay connected, kill time, and bring joy this holiday season
Josh Fruhlinger
“GateGuru, an app that will give you the skinny on whatever baffling post-modern concourse you find yourself wandering through, bleary-eyed. Now you can find out if you’re missing out on some quirky local joint when you stumble into a McDonald’s, or if you’re sitting at a gate silently cursing your aching neck when there’s a massage stand just a few moving walkways up the corridor.”

Cheapflights

December 22, 2009
Cheapflights Names the Top iPhone Flight Applications
“Never be stuck hungry or bored in the airport again. Forget running through your gate in search of that one last cup of coffee, or hunting for that souvenir you forgot to pick up. Gate Guru enhances your airport experience, so you know exactly what to expect when you’re a captive audience. Explore what each gate offers in terms of food, shops, and services, and you’ll be able to spend your layover well-informed.”

BoardingArea

December 10, 2009
iPhone App Of The Week: GateGuru
flyingfish
“The complete scope of detailed information available from GateGuru is fantastic and it is an absolute must have for any road-warrior traveling in the United States.”

Jaunted

December 10, 2009
The GateGuru iPhone App Will Find All The Airport ATMs For You
JetSetCD
“We found another iPhone Travel App to add to our list of the Best Travel Apps that debuted this fall! It’s called GateGuru, and just arrived in the iTunes App store on Monday in both paid ($1.99) and Lite (free) versions.”

“It’s practically a must-have for frequent flyers, and we’re already having fun messing with it, since it’s like a successful mixture of Yelp, Foursquare and FlyerTalk. The Yelp component is strongest, in that GateGuru’s main function is for users to add and review airport amenities like ATMs, restaurants, first class lounges and children’s play areas in the top 85 US airports. This way, when you’re stuck at LaGuardia’s Central Terminal, you’ll see that you’ve got an amazing four Au Bon Pains to choose from, in addition to which one is bet and which ones are before and after security. “

DailyCandy

December 9, 2009
Travel – Loot, There It Is

“There’s no way to make flying nice; the best you can hope for is less crappy. It’ll be easier when you’re swaddled in a lightweight jersey cashmere wrap (warmer than pashmina! more wearable than travel blankets!) while listening to free meditation downloads (Sharon Salzberg and Jack Kornfield are especially good) and sucking from a disposable flask. If you remember to check the new GateGuru app before boarding, you might not even get stuck eating twice-thawed “beef.””

Gadling

December 9, 2009
GateGuru for the iPhone helps you find and rate airport amenities
Scott Carmichael

“I’m a huge fan of any iPhone app that can help make my time at the airport more enjoyable. GateGuru is such an app. Think of GateGuru as an online airport guide meets Yelp, meets social networking.”

EarlyStager

December 9, 2009
Up in the Air
Alexis Juneja

“I met some interesting companies last night at MatchUp Camp II including…Groupable, If We Ran The World, Social Cord, and Flavorize. But my hands down favorite of the night was GateGuru. Not only does the product address a pain point, is something I would use, is scalable and has two immediately obvious revenue sources (I mean this app screams targetted(sic) real-time ads) but the founder, Dan Gellert, came across as approachable, accomplished, and thoughtful. Importantly, within minutes of me asking about his company, he quickly flipped out his iPhone and did a demo. As founder you are the consummate salesman. In this case, the product sells itself. Not to mention, the design of the product, logo and website are top notch.”

The New York Times

December 8, 2009
An App for Those With Airport Time to Kill
Brad Stone

“For reviews of most businesses, there’s Yelp. But once you pass beyond that magical threshold known as the airline check-in counter, you enter a bustling world of commerce not typically covered by Web sites.”

“On Monday, GateGuru, an application for the iPhone developed by Dan Gellert, a former associate in Time Warner’s venture investment group, set out to solve that problem. The software is targeted at the airport-hopping road warriors like the character George Clooney plays in the new film “Up in the Air.””

Aviation Week: Things with Wings

December 8, 2009
GateGuru Unveils Airport Guide App
Benet Wilson

“I am famous for not paying for iPhone apps. I only have two on my iPod Touch that I have paid for; the GateGuru app does cost $1.99. But I will pay for this one, because it offers updated information on in-airport food, shops, and services. If I’m stuck in an airport, or making a tight connection at an unfamilar airport, this thing pays for itself after one incident.”

FareCompare.com

December 8, 2009
Where to Eat in the Airport – the New “GateGuru” Dining App
Rick Seaney

“You’ve been here before – trudging through the airport, trying to find a decent place to eat.”

“You noticed a couple of good spots when you first entered the airport, but you figured you’d better get the ordeal of going-through-security over first, and now – you can’t find a thing.”

“Well here’s a tip: try the new GateGuru airport restaurant-finding iPhone app, and never go hungry again! Well…you know what I mean.”

The Wall Street Journal

December 7, 2009
App Watch: Avoiding the Airport Restaurant Search
Andrew LaVallee

“GateGuru, which costs $2, lets travelers look at stores within 85 major U.S. airports. Each listing shows restaurants, shops and services, in addition to reviews and the ability to bookmark or add information to it. It also notes the terminal and location, including whether it’s before or after the point-of-no-return security check.”

UrbanDaddy

December 7, 2009
Up in the Air: Conquering the Airport

“Introducing GateGuru, an app that serves as your insiders’ guide to America’s airports, available today.”

“Think of it as the answer for the next time you’re in the airport, you’ve got a couple hours to kill, and you’re wondering where you can get some great dumplings. Or you’re looking at the dumplings, but really want fries. Or you’re running late, and you need to find the most efficient route between the security line, the duty free and your plane.”

The Business Insider: Silicon Valley Insider

December 7, 2009
New iPhone App ‘GateGuru’ Is Yelp For The Airport (AAPL)
Nick Saint

“NYC-based Mobility Apps just launched GateGuru, a neat iPhone app that serves as a guide to 85 U.S. airports.”

“The app provides listings and user reviews of restaurants, stores, and services within a particular terminal.”

Cynopsis: DIGITAL

December 7, 2009
GADGETS & APPS
Wayne Karrfalt

“George Clooney’s character in “Up In The Air” could have used this. GateGuru is a new iPhone app best described as a Yelp for airports. It helps frequent flyers figure out where things are including restaurants, security checkpoints, bookstores and gift shops – rated in a star system by fellow travelers. It available now at the App Store for $1.99.”

TechStartups.com

December 7, 2009
GateGuru: Your Guide Through The Airport
John Federico (@gadgetboy)

“Occasionally though, I’ll find myself in an airport that I frequent less than the others and have no idea where anything this. It can be a bit inconvenient, especially on the tail end of a long business trip.”

“That’s why I want GateGuru.”

JustAnotheriPhone Blog

December 4, 2009
Future Star iPhone Apps? A Little Preview
PatrickJ

“Yelp for airport terminals. Another one with (I think) a clever little niche, a neat UI, and a good set of features. Airport terminals can be a real drag – this could be a godsend for frequent travelers.”

VentureWire

September 29, 2009
Venture Investors Follow Their Bliss – And The Money – With Mobile Apps
Timothy Hay

“From Investor To Entrepreneur”

“Another venture capitalist, Dan Gellert, is actually taking the plunge. As he prepares to launch a travel-related application for the iPhone, Gellert has indeed quit his day job as associate partner in Time Warner Inc.’s venture division. . .His location-based application, GateGuru, is meant to take advantage of the billions of hours – and dollars – that travelers spend in the nation’s 85 largest airports.”

“The plan to monetize goes beyond download fees. As soon as the app attracts a large group of users, Gellert plans to offer coupons for some of the businesses located in airports. . .”If I look back 10 years from now, I’ll say this was the first scalable success for mobile coupons,” Gellert said.”