# CBP ROAM vs Dolks

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Dolks at 100% against CBP ROAM's 27%. Dolks also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.3) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 3 weeks). CBP ROAM's advantage is ratings volume (125 vs 3). 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.

Dolks 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 3, 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 100% of Dolks's.

CBP ROAM ships an update every 3 weeks, Dolks every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | CBP ROAM | Dolks |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.3 (125 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cbp-roam/id1263234017/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dolks/id6755596177/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **125** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 26.5% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 291 MB | 146 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.2** | 15.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [US Customs and Border Protection](https://appshunter.io/developer/948812863) | [Dolks App OU](https://appshunter.io/developer/1854727378) |

## 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


### Dolks

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dolks/id6755596177)

This platform connects superyacht industry professionals, crew, and service providers. It offers a 3D globe for navigation, a directory of dockside services, industry news, and access to maritime courses and resources.

**Highlights:** Interactive 3D Globe navigation, Dockside service discovery, Industry news and updates, Maritime course and resource access, Professional networking

**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 Dolks free?

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

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

Dolks is rated higher. CBP ROAM averages 3.3 out of 5 from 125 ratings, while Dolks averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do CBP ROAM or Dolks have ads?

Neither CBP ROAM nor Dolks shows ads.

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

CBP ROAM ships an update every 3 weeks, and Dolks every 4 days. Most recently, CBP ROAM was updated on October 21, 2026 and Dolks on October 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.*