# CBP ROAM vs Nautic Alert

The clearest difference is rating: Nautic Alert at 5.0 against CBP ROAM's 3.3. Nautic Alert also leads on iOS requirement (12.2 vs 15.2). CBP ROAM's advantage is ratings volume (125 vs 2). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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

Nautic Alert holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CBP ROAM has 125 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

CBP ROAM ships an update every 3 weeks, Nautic Alert fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | CBP ROAM | Nautic Alert |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.3 (125 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cbp-roam/id1263234017/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nautic-alert/id1505851486/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **125** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 26.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 291 MB | 107 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.2 | **12.2** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [US Customs and Border Protection](https://appshunter.io/developer/948812863) | [Market Spectrum, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1463441497) |

## What reviewers say

### CBP ROAM

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cbp-roam/id1263234017)

This app allows pleasure boaters and eligible travelers arriving at remote locations to report their arrival online. It facilitates trip creation and may offer video inspections with a CBP Officer for eligible users.

**Highlights:** Online arrival reporting, Create trip details, Add travelers, Specify mode of travel, Report location, Video inspection eligibility, Push notifications for video chat

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simplifies entry process
- 👍 Works well when functional
- 👍 Good for local boaters
- 👍 Video chat clearing works well
- 👍 Easy to use

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes frequently
- 🐛 App will not open
- 🐛 Login issues
- 🐛 Update issues
- 🐛 Not supported/removed from AppStore

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes after update
- App will not open
- App crashes within one second of opening
- App closes immediately after opening
- App not letting user login

**Requested features**

- Add port of call button
- Allow letters in flight number
- Allow copy-paste for numbers
- Allow sharing travelers between users
- Add more instructions for numbers needed


### Nautic Alert

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nautic-alert/id1505851486)

Monitor and manage your boat or fleet with real-time tracking, security, and communication. Receive instant notifications for events via text, email, or voice calls. Integrates with standard security sensors and relays for comprehensive control.

**Highlights:** Real-time boat and fleet tracking, 2-way communication (cellular/satellite), Security sensor integration, Device control and management, Push notifications for events, Global reach

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is CBP ROAM free?

CBP ROAM is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Nautic Alert free?

Nautic Alert is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, CBP ROAM or Nautic Alert?

Nautic Alert is rated higher. CBP ROAM averages 3.3 out of 5 from 125 ratings, while Nautic Alert averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do CBP ROAM or Nautic Alert have ads?

Neither CBP ROAM nor Nautic Alert shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, CBP ROAM or Nautic Alert?

CBP ROAM ships an update every 3 weeks, and Nautic Alert fortnightly. Most recently, CBP ROAM was updated on October 30, 2026 and Nautic Alert on October 7, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*