# CBP ROAM vs TMG Dash

The clearest difference is rating: TMG Dash at 5.0 against CBP ROAM's 3.3. CBP ROAM's advantage is ratings volume (125 vs 1) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 6 weeks). 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.

TMG Dash 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, TMG Dash every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | CBP ROAM | TMG Dash |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 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/tmg-dash/id6450049327/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 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 231 MB | 54 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.2** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [US Customs and Border Protection](https://appshunter.io/developer/948812863) | [The Marine Guadian LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1686542285) |

## 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


### TMG Dash

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tmg-dash/id6450049327)

Monitor and manage your boat remotely from anywhere in the world. Track its location, monitor vital parameters, and receive alerts for various events like geofencing breaches, low battery, or unauthorized access. Control ignition, sirens, and strobe lights directly from your device.

**Highlights:** Remote boat monitoring, Real-time location tracking, Customizable alerts, Remote control of boat systems, Geofencing notifications, Location and alert history

**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 TMG Dash free?

TMG Dash is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, CBP ROAM or TMG Dash?

TMG Dash is rated higher. CBP ROAM averages 3.3 out of 5 from 125 ratings, while TMG Dash averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do CBP ROAM or TMG Dash have ads?

Neither CBP ROAM nor TMG Dash shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, CBP ROAM or TMG Dash?

CBP ROAM ships an update every 3 weeks, and TMG Dash every 6 weeks. Most recently, CBP ROAM was updated on September 28, 2026 and TMG Dash on September 24, 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.*