# NAVADMIN Viewer vs Navy Tools

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Navy Tools at none against NAVADMIN Viewer's 1. Navy Tools also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 13.0). NAVADMIN Viewer's advantage is ratings volume (1.1K vs 1). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. NAVADMIN Viewer sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $14.99 per year. Navy Tools asks for nothing beyond the download.

Navy Tools holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: NAVADMIN Viewer has 1.1K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | NAVADMIN Viewer | Navy Tools |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/navadmin-viewer/id1345135985/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/navy-tools/id1477503419/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.1K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 29.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 days | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 3 MB | 66 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **9.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Anson Liu](https://appshunter.io/developer/1024660369) | [Program Executive Office for Enterprise Information Systems, Sea Warrior Program](https://appshunter.io/developer/1477503418) |

## What reviewers say

### NAVADMIN Viewer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/navadmin-viewer/id1345135985)

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.

**Highlights:** Searchable message database, Offline message viewing, Automatic message fetching, Highlighted referenced publications, Experimental Uniform Detector, Customizable font options

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Extended Access | $14.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Convenient and easy to use
- 🚀 Efficient for quick reference
- 💡 Useful for teaching young sailors

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Paywall for accessing older messages
- 🔓 Free alternative available on website
- 🐛 App not updating with new messages

**Reported bugs**

- App crashing or shutting down
- Compatibility issues with device updates

**Requested features**

- Add widgets for quick access
- Include more Navy resources (ALNAV, FORCM, etc.)
- Improve notification system


### Navy Tools

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/navy-tools/id1477503419)

This official U.S. Navy application provides comprehensive information on the use, care, and repair of common hand and measuring tools. It features an interactive menu, learning objectives, and practical applications to help users select and use tools quickly, accurately, and safely.

**Highlights:** Tool identification and uses, Safety requirements, Tool care and limited repairs, Interactive learning menu, Chapter-end quizzes with feedback, Electronic training jacket integration

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is NAVADMIN Viewer free?

NAVADMIN Viewer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Navy Tools free?

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

### Which has better reviews, NAVADMIN Viewer or Navy Tools?

Navy Tools is rated higher. NAVADMIN Viewer averages 4.6 out of 5 from 1.1K ratings, while Navy Tools averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do NAVADMIN Viewer or Navy Tools have ads?

Neither NAVADMIN Viewer nor Navy Tools shows ads.

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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.*