Comparison

Seabees RTMs vs DuckNSN

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

Head to head
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
Features
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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!

About

DuckNSN

Quickly access federal supply catalog data on your mobile device. Search millions of parts, assemblies, and supply items by NSN, part number, or item name for instant results. Ideal for field access to critical supply information.

Highlights
  • Instant NSN lookups
  • Search by NSN, part number, or item name
  • Access to 16+ million federal supply items
  • Full NSN detail (part numbers, CAGE codes, manufacturers)
  • Filter by FSC or Item Name Code
  • Works on iPhone and iPad
Features
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DuckNSN is the fastest way to look up federal supply catalog data on your phone. Search by NSN, part number, or item name and get instant results straight from the federal supply system. No more pulling up WebFLIS on a desktop. No more paying per query. No more waiting. Search 16+ million parts, assemblies, and supply items from the federal catalog. Get full NSN detail including part numbers, CAGE codes, manufacturers, unit of issue, and unit price. Filter by Federal Supply Class or Item Name Code to narrow large result sets fast. Built for military personnel, veterans, defense contractors, and procurement professionals who need supply catalog access in the field, not just at a desk. What you get with DuckNSN Pro: - Unlimited NSN lookups - Full part number and CAGE code detail - Item name and FSC/INC browse - Instant search across 16 million federal supply items - Works on iPhone and iPad Subscription Options: - Monthly: $4.99/month — Full access to all DuckNSN Pro features - Annual: $49.99/year — Full access to all DuckNSN Pro features (save 17%) Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel your subscription anytime in your Apple ID account settings. Privacy Policy: https://github.com/daveasistio/DuckNSN_Privacy_Policy Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Seabees RTMs4 screens
DuckNSN4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: DuckNSN at 5.0 against Seabees RTMs's 3.8. DuckNSN also leads on update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 21 months). Seabees RTMs's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ratings volume (14 vs 1). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. DuckNSN sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Seabees RTMs asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

DuckNSN holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Seabees RTMs has 14 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Seabees RTMs ships an update every 21 months, DuckNSN every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Seabees RTMs versus DuckNSN: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSeabees RTMsDuckNSN
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.8 (14 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews57.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings14 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 21 monthsEvery 4 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size89 MB46 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperProgram Executive Office for Enterprise Information Systems, Sea Warrior ProgramHERMIE DAVE JUNIO ASISTIO

Customer experience

Seabees RTMs

All ratings14 ratings
Positive64.3%
Neutral14.3%
Negative21.4%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive57.1%
Neutral28.6%
Negative14.3%

DuckNSN

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Seabees RTMs

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

DuckNSN

Subscriptions2
  • DuckNSN Pro$4.991 Month
  • DuckNSN Pro$49.991 Year

Questions

Is Seabees RTMs free?
Seabees RTMs is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is DuckNSN free?
DuckNSN is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Seabees RTMs or DuckNSN?
DuckNSN is rated higher. Seabees RTMs averages 3.8 out of 5 from 14 ratings, while DuckNSN averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Seabees RTMs or DuckNSN have ads?
Neither Seabees RTMs nor DuckNSN shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Seabees RTMs or DuckNSN?
Seabees RTMs ships an update every 21 months, and DuckNSN every 4 weeks. Most recently, Seabees RTMs was updated on October 21, 2026 and DuckNSN on October 11, 2026.

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