# CBP ROAM vs FieldLynk

The clearest difference is rating: FieldLynk at 5.0 against CBP ROAM's 3.3. FieldLynk also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 3 weeks). CBP ROAM's advantage is ratings volume (125 vs 3) and iOS requirement (15.2 vs 18.0). 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.

FieldLynk 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.

CBP ROAM ships an update every 3 weeks, FieldLynk every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | CBP ROAM | FieldLynk |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 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/fieldlynk/id6770541023/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **125** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 26.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 291 MB | 46 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.2** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [US Customs and Border Protection](https://appshunter.io/developer/948812863) | [Junior Espino](https://appshunter.io/developer/1841681181) |

## 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


### FieldLynk

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fieldlynk/id6770541023)

This app connects companies with a network of trusted contractors for job dispatch and management. It streamlines the process from posting jobs to tracking work and processing payments, ensuring accountability and efficiency for service businesses.

**Highlights:** Instant job alerts to qualified contractors, Track work from dispatch to completion, Proof-of-work submission (photos, signatures), Secure contractor payment processing, Manage contractor roster and ratings, Reusable job templates

**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 FieldLynk free?

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

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

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

### Do CBP ROAM or FieldLynk have ads?

Neither CBP ROAM nor FieldLynk shows ads.

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

CBP ROAM ships an update every 3 weeks, and FieldLynk every 2 days. Most recently, CBP ROAM was updated on October 30, 2026 and FieldLynk 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.*