NAVADMIN Viewer vs SeaBag
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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/.
SeaBag
This app provides essential offline reference materials and tools for U.S. Navy Sailors. Access messages, regulations, calculators, and career planning utilities without an internet connection. Stay informed with push notifications for new messages and historical naval facts.
- Offline NAVADMIN & ALNAV search
- Push notifications for new messages
- MILPERSMAN, UCMJ, Uniform Regulations
- Acronym decoder
- BAH, Pay Charts, PFA/BCA calculators
- SRB eligibility checker
- Brag sheet builder
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SeaBag is the offline-first Navy reference app built for U.S. Navy Sailors. Search messages, check references, run calculators, and keep key career tools close — even when signal is weak or unavailable. NAVADMIN & ALNAV SEARCH Search and read Navy Administrative Messages and ALNAVs by number, keyword, subject, or full message text. Open any message, search inside it, and quickly find the section that matters. SeaBag also includes readable summaries to help you get the key points faster. PUSH NOTIFICATIONS Get notified when new NAVADMIN or ALNAV messages are released. SeaBag syncs new messages when available, then keeps them ready for offline use. OFFLINE REFERENCES Browse practical Navy references without needing a browser tab or reliable connection: • MILPERSMAN — Search and browse Navy personnel manual articles • UCMJ — Full Uniform Code of Military Justice reference • Uniform Regulations — Covers, grooming, wear standards, and visual guidance • Correspondence Guide — Quick help for Navy letters, memos, formatting, and routing • Physical Readiness Guides — PFA, BCA, waivers, FEP, PRIMS, command responsibilities, and related readiness references ACRONYM DECODER Look up common Navy acronyms and terms offline. Useful for new Sailors, cross-rate work, admin tasks, and reading official messages faster. CALCULATORS & TOOLS Use practical calculators and quick-reference tools built around everyday Navy needs: • BAH — Basic Allowance for Housing by ZIP code, dependency status, and pay grade • Pay Charts — Active duty base pay by rank and years of service • PFA Standards — Physical Fitness Assessment pass/fail thresholds by age group • BCA Standards — Body Composition Assessment support • Advancement / FMS tools and other career-planning utilities SRB AWARD LEVELS Check current Selective Reenlistment Bonus eligibility by rating and NEC for both Active and TAR Sailors. Review Zone A, B, and C award ceilings, multipliers, and note references synced from official source data. BRAG SHEET Build and export a clean service record summary with awards, qualifications, education, commands, and other career highlights. Sync across devices with Google Drive. TODAY IN NAVAL HISTORY Read daily naval history articles with source-linked context and offline-friendly access after sync. OFFLINE FIRST SeaBag is designed for ships, duty sections, travel, and low-connectivity environments. Sync when you have a connection; use your references, calculators, and saved data when you do not. SeaBag is independently built and is not affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by the U.S. Navy, Department of Defense, or any government agency. Always verify official requirements against the current source publication or command guidance.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: SeaBag at 100% against NAVADMIN Viewer's 30%. SeaBag also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and rating (5.0 vs 4.6). NAVADMIN Viewer's advantage is ratings volume (1.1K vs 10) and update cadence (every 2 days vs every 5 days). 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. SeaBag asks for nothing beyond the download.
SeaBag 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 10, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 30% of NAVADMIN Viewer's written reviews are positive against 100% of SeaBag's.
NAVADMIN Viewer ships an update every 2 days, SeaBag every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | NAVADMIN Viewer | SeaBag |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (1.1K ratings) | 5.0 (10 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 29.5% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 1.1K — better | 10 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 days — better | Every 5 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 3 MB | 81 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Anson Liu | Long Cheung Ho |
Customer experience
NAVADMIN Viewer
SeaBag
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
SeaBag
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
NAVADMIN Viewer
- Extended Access1 Year trial$14.991 Year
SeaBag
No in-app purchases
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