Comparison

NAVADMIN Viewer vs Seabees RTMs

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Searchable message database
  • Offline message viewing
  • Automatic message fetching
  • Highlighted referenced publications
  • Experimental Uniform Detector
  • Customizable font options
Features
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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/.

About

Seabees RTMs

This app provides Sailors with mobile access to essential training manuals for seven Seabee occupational fields. Users can study guides offline, answer review questions to assess learning, and submit completion results directly to Navy systems. It offers convenient 24/7 access to course materials without requiring a CAC card.

Highlights
  • Offline access to training guides
  • Review questions for chapter assessment
  • Submit course completions to Navy systems
  • Access to additional Navy resources
  • Bookmark favorite content
  • In-app feedback form
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The Navy’s Seabees Rate Training Manuals (RTM) mobile application gives Sailors in seven occupational fields a convenient way to complete required basic and advanced training – anytime, anywhere. The Seabees RTM app features guides for Builder, Construction Electrician, Construction Mechanic, Engineering Aide, Equipment Operation, Steelworker and Utilitiesman ratings. The guides can be viewed offline in a PDF format. Each chapter in the RTM has review questions that assess learning. A score of 80% or higher is needed to pass each chapter, as well as the entire course. Course completions are sent to Navy Training Management and Planning System as either pass or fail. Key benefits: -- Access course material 24/7 – no CAC required -- Complete basic and advanced training for seven Seabee ratings -- Review course summaries, illustrations, and glossaries -- Submit assessment results to Electronic Training Jacket -- Share content and completion certificates using your device’s email or text capabilities -- Access additional resources, including Navy Tactical Reference Publications (NRTPs), Personnel Qualification Standards (PQS), and the Seabee Combat Warfare Handbooks (SCWHBs), among others. Seabees can bookmark favorite content; find contact information for emergency support; and send questions, comments or other input using the in-app feedback form. These rating guides, developed by the Center for Seabees and Facilities Engineering, support the Navy’s advancement exam and promotion cycles. Get started on your Seabee training and download the app today!

Screenshots

NAVADMIN Viewer4 screens
Seabees RTMs4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: NAVADMIN Viewer at 4.6 against Seabees RTMs's 3.6. NAVADMIN Viewer also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 26 months) and ratings volume (1.1K vs 12). Seabees RTMs's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and review sentiment (57% vs 30%). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

NAVADMIN Viewer holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: NAVADMIN Viewer has 1.1K ratings behind it against 12, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 30% of NAVADMIN Viewer's written reviews are positive against 57% of Seabees RTMs's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

NAVADMIN Viewer ships an update every 2 days, Seabees RTMs every 26 months. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and July 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
NAVADMIN Viewer versus Seabees RTMs: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNAVADMIN ViewerSeabees RTMs
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (1.1K ratings) — better3.6 (12 ratings)
Positive reviews29.5% of reviews57.1% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1.1K — better12
Update frequencyEvery 2 days — betterEvery 26 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB71 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAnson LiuProgram Executive Office for Enterprise Information Systems, Sea Warrior Program

Customer experience

NAVADMIN Viewer

All ratings1,082 ratings
Positive90.9%
Neutral3.5%
Negative5.5%
Written reviews44 reviews
Positive29.5%
Neutral4.5%
Negative65.9%

Seabees RTMs

All ratings12 ratings
Positive58.3%
Neutral16.7%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive57.1%
Neutral28.6%
Negative14.3%

Bugs and 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

Seabees RTMs

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

NAVADMIN Viewer

Subscriptions1
  • Extended Access1 Year trial$14.991 Year
None

Seabees RTMs

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is NAVADMIN Viewer free?
NAVADMIN Viewer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Seabees RTMs free?
Seabees RTMs is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, NAVADMIN Viewer or Seabees RTMs?
NAVADMIN Viewer is rated higher. NAVADMIN Viewer averages 4.6 out of 5 from 1.1K ratings, while Seabees RTMs averages 3.6 from 12 ratings.
Do NAVADMIN Viewer or Seabees RTMs have ads?
Neither NAVADMIN Viewer nor Seabees RTMs shows ads.
Which is updated more often, NAVADMIN Viewer or Seabees RTMs?
NAVADMIN Viewer ships an update every 2 days, and Seabees RTMs every 26 months. Most recently, NAVADMIN Viewer was updated on September 27, 2026 and Seabees RTMs on July 5, 2026.

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