# NAVADMIN Viewer vs CorpsGuide

The clearest difference is review sentiment: CorpsGuide at 80% against NAVADMIN Viewer's 30%. CorpsGuide also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.6). NAVADMIN Viewer's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 days vs every 11 days). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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 and CorpsGuide sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

CorpsGuide holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.1K and 272 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 30% of NAVADMIN Viewer's written reviews are positive against 80% of CorpsGuide's.

NAVADMIN Viewer ships an update every 2 days, CorpsGuide every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on September 16, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | NAVADMIN Viewer | CorpsGuide |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/navadmin-viewer/id1345135985/reviews) | **[4.9 (272 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/corpsguide/id6524634621/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.1K** | 272 |
| Positive reviews | 29.5% of reviews | **80.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 days** | Every 11 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 3 MB | 60 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Anson Liu](https://appshunter.io/developer/1024660369) | [Yonah Systems](https://appshunter.io/developer/1694042531) |

## 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


### CorpsGuide

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/corpsguide/id6524634621)

This app serves as a comprehensive pocket reference for Marines, offering tools for fitness testing, body composition, performance evaluations, and career progression. It includes a knowledge base on aircraft, weapons, ranks, and uniform regulations, with features for building ribbon and medal racks.

**Highlights:** Push notifications for MARADMINs and ALMARs, PFT/CFT and Body Composition calculators, JEPES and Cutting Scores trackers, Ribbon and Medal Rack builder, Extensive knowledge base on Marine Corps topics, Uniform regulations and insignia information

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| CorpsGuide - Premium - 1 Month | $3.99 | per month |
| CorpsGuide - Premium - 1 Year | $29.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Premium Access | $59.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is NAVADMIN Viewer free?

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

### Is CorpsGuide free?

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

### Which has better reviews, NAVADMIN Viewer or CorpsGuide?

CorpsGuide is rated higher. NAVADMIN Viewer averages 4.6 out of 5 from 1.1K ratings, while CorpsGuide averages 4.9 from 272 ratings.

### Do NAVADMIN Viewer or CorpsGuide have ads?

CorpsGuide shows ads; NAVADMIN Viewer does not.

### Which is updated more often, NAVADMIN Viewer or CorpsGuide?

NAVADMIN Viewer ships an update every 2 days, and CorpsGuide every 11 days. Most recently, NAVADMIN Viewer was updated on September 16, 2026 and CorpsGuide on September 21, 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.*