# CBP ROAM vs St Croix Explorer

The clearest difference is rating: St Croix Explorer at 5.0 against CBP ROAM's 3.3. St Croix Explorer also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.2). CBP ROAM's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 4 months) and ratings volume (125 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

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

St Croix Explorer 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 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

CBP ROAM ships an update every 3 weeks, St Croix Explorer every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | CBP ROAM | St Croix Explorer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.3 (125 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cbp-roam/id1263234017/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/st-croix-explorer/id1637044870/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **125** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 26.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 291 MB | 19 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.2 | **12.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [US Customs and Border Protection](https://appshunter.io/developer/948812863) | [St Croix Explorer LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1637044872) |

## 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


### St Croix Explorer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/st-croix-explorer/id1637044870)

Discover businesses, activities, and events on St. Croix with this comprehensive guide. Find local recommendations, navigate with an interactive map, and explore shopping, dining, and more. Perfect for planning a memorable vacation.

**Highlights:** Business directory, Interactive map, Category search, Event listings, Treasure hunt game, Social media links

**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 St Croix Explorer free?

St Croix Explorer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, CBP ROAM or St Croix Explorer?

St Croix Explorer is rated higher. CBP ROAM averages 3.3 out of 5 from 125 ratings, while St Croix Explorer averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do CBP ROAM or St Croix Explorer have ads?

Neither CBP ROAM nor St Croix Explorer shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, CBP ROAM or St Croix Explorer?

CBP ROAM ships an update every 3 weeks, and St Croix Explorer every 4 months. Most recently, CBP ROAM was updated on October 27, 2026 and St Croix Explorer on October 9, 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.*