MyNavy UNIFORMS vs NAVADMIN Viewer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
MyNavy UNIFORMS
This app provides comprehensive guidance on wearing Navy uniforms, components, and accoutrements. It includes NAVADMINS, policy updates, FAQs, and illustrations for proper wear and care of all uniform types. Access detailed information on basic, prescribed, and optional authorized uniform components.
- Uniform Browser with visual examples
- NAVPERS 15665J information
- NAVADMIN Library access
- Uniform Regulations FAQ
- Grooming and appearance standards
- Favorites section for quick access
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The MyNavy UNIFORMS application provides all Sailors with the necessary information and guidance to properly wear all Navy uniforms, components, and accoutrements. The app offers NAVADMINS, policy updates, FAQs, and illustrations on Navy uniforms from a variety of Department of the Navy sources, organizing all pertinent guidance into one simple, searchable app. The app features a gallery of helpful uniform instructions and images to illustrate proper wear and care of Working, Service, Dress, and Formal uniforms. In fact, the app has information on all basic, prescribed, and optional authorized uniform components and accoutrements. KEY SECTIONS & FEATURES: Uniform Browser This capability allows Users to see visual examples of proper uniform wear of all types by selecting different options, such as rank/rating, occasion, and components. Users will also find pertinent information related to each selection. NAVPERS 15665J This section provides information on the main elements of this NAVPERS, notably Chapter 3 (which focuses on uniforms for male and female Enlisted, Chief Petty Officers, and Officers) and Chapter 2 (which focuses on grooming and appearance standards). NAVADMIN Library This section offers links to a variety of articles and regulations relevant to the proper wear and maintenance of Navy uniforms. Uniform Regulations FAQ This section offers answers to common Sailor questions about uniform wear and grooming requirements. Feedback This section provides a mechanism for asking questions and providing comments about the app and uniform regulations. The app also includes sections detailing Emergency resources, as well as a Favorites section, which allows users to bookmark and easily access parts of the app they find personally important.
NAVADMIN Viewer
Access and search official Navy and Marine Corps administrative messages on your mobile device. View messages offline, find referenced publications easily, and utilize features like Spotlight Search and Siri Shortcuts. An experimental tool can even identify military ribbons and medals.
- Searchable message database
- Offline message viewing
- Automatic message fetching
- Highlighted referenced publications
- Experimental Uniform Detector
- Customizable font options
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Read and search within Navy and Marine Corps messages anywhere. NAVADMIN, ALNAV, MARADMIN, and ALMAR messages available and searchable on the go. NAVADMIN Viewer automatically fetches the latest messages as they are released. Messages are stored locally and available for offline viewing. Referenced publications within a message are automatically highlighted for quick viewing and search. Message statistics reflect recent stars and views. Choose from a variety of fonts to view messages in Settings. Experimental Uniform Detector detects common military ribbons and medals using the camera. Additional features: - Handoff - Spotlight Search - Siri Shortcuts - Home Screen Quick Actions NAVADMINs and ALNAVs are Navy administrative messages. MARADMINs and ALMARs are Marine Corps administrative messages. This app comes with No Warranty of Accuracy. All data is provided as is and the user is responsible for verifying any data with offical sources. Use of this app is subject to the Terms of Use (EULA) at https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: NAVADMIN Viewer at 4.6 against MyNavy UNIFORMS's 2.6. NAVADMIN Viewer also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 12 months) and review sentiment (30% vs 14%). MyNavy UNIFORMS's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. NAVADMIN Viewer sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $14.99 per year. MyNavy UNIFORMS asks for nothing beyond the download.
NAVADMIN Viewer holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: NAVADMIN Viewer has 1.1K ratings behind it against 76, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 14% of MyNavy UNIFORMS's written reviews are positive against 30% of NAVADMIN Viewer's.
MyNavy UNIFORMS ships an update every 12 months, NAVADMIN Viewer every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | MyNavy UNIFORMS | NAVADMIN Viewer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.6 (76 ratings) | 4.6 (1.1K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 13.8% of reviews | 29.5% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 76 | 1.1K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 12 months | Every 2 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 89 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Program Executive Office for Enterprise Information Systems, Sea Warrior Program | Anson Liu |
Customer experience
MyNavy UNIFORMS
NAVADMIN Viewer
Bugs and requests
MyNavy UNIFORMS
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
NAVADMIN Viewer
Reported bugs
2 issues- App crashing or shutting down
- Compatibility issues with device updates
Requested features
3 requests- Add widgets for quick access
- Include more Navy resources (ALNAV, FORCM, etc.)
- Improve notification system
In-app purchases
MyNavy UNIFORMS
No in-app purchases
NAVADMIN Viewer
- Extended Access1 Year trial$14.991 Year








