# CBP ROAM vs Nautical Monkey

The clearest difference is rating: CBP ROAM at 3.3 against Nautical Monkey's 2.2. CBP ROAM also leads on review sentiment (27% vs 0%) and ratings volume (125 vs 6). 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.

CBP ROAM holds the better App Store score, 3.3 against 2.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CBP ROAM has 125 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 27% of CBP ROAM's written reviews are positive against 0% of Nautical Monkey's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | CBP ROAM | Nautical Monkey |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.3 (125 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cbp-roam/id1263234017/reviews)** | [2.2 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nautical-monkey/id1608487348/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **125** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | **26.5% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 291 MB | 33 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.2 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [US Customs and Border Protection](https://appshunter.io/developer/948812863) | [Clear Blue Logic, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1608487350) |

## 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


### Nautical Monkey

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nautical-monkey/id1608487348)

Manage shared boat ownership with a comprehensive app. Features include scheduling, member management, expense tracking, and checklists for arrivals and departures. It also helps in finding new partners and managing repair requests.

**Highlights:** Boat scheduling calendar, Member management, Expense tracking, Arrival/departure checklists, Partner finder, Repair requests

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is CBP ROAM free?

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

### Is Nautical Monkey free?

Nautical Monkey is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, CBP ROAM or Nautical Monkey?

CBP ROAM is rated higher. CBP ROAM averages 3.3 out of 5 from 125 ratings, while Nautical Monkey averages 2.2 from 6 ratings.

### Do CBP ROAM or Nautical Monkey have ads?

Neither CBP ROAM nor Nautical Monkey shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, CBP ROAM or Nautical Monkey?

CBP ROAM ships an update every 3 weeks, and Nautical Monkey every 3 weeks. Most recently, CBP ROAM was updated on October 14, 2026 and Nautical Monkey on October 4, 2026.

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