# CBP ROAM vs TreMate

The clearest difference is ratings volume: CBP ROAM at 125 against TreMate's 6. CBP ROAM also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 6 weeks). TreMate's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.2). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 3.3 for CBP ROAM against 3.3 for TreMate. 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 are what separate them: 27% of CBP ROAM's written reviews are positive against 33% of TreMate's.

CBP ROAM ships an update every 3 weeks, TreMate every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and August 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | CBP ROAM | TreMate |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.3 (125 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cbp-roam/id1263234017/reviews) | [3.3 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tremate/id6467128874/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **125** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | 26.5% of reviews | **33.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 231 MB | 35 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.2 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [US Customs and Border Protection](https://appshunter.io/developer/948812863) | [Atlantic Voyager, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1708234648) |

## 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


### TreMate

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tremate/id6467128874)

Manage all aspects of your boat, including maintenance schedules, service records, manuals, and usage logs. Track maintenance by hours or days, add notes and photos, and easily access information from any device. Document your boat's service history to potentially increase its resale value.

**Highlights:** Maintenance scheduling, Service record tracking, Manual storage, Usage logs, Smart search, Cloud synchronization, Resale value documentation

**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 TreMate free?

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

### Which has better reviews, CBP ROAM or TreMate?

CBP ROAM and TreMate are both rated 3.3 out of 5 on the App Store, from 125 and 6 ratings respectively.

### Do CBP ROAM or TreMate have ads?

Neither CBP ROAM nor TreMate shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, CBP ROAM or TreMate?

CBP ROAM ships an update every 3 weeks, and TreMate every 6 weeks. Most recently, CBP ROAM was updated on September 24, 2026 and TreMate on August 29, 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.*