Comparison

TRICOMMMAND vs CorpsGuide

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

Head to head
About

TRICOMMMAND

This app connects military personnel, families, and civilians to essential programs and services within the TriCommand area. It enhances operational readiness, warfighting capabilities, and quality of life for the military community.

Highlights
  • Community program information
  • Service details
  • Enhances operational readiness
  • Supports quality of life
  • Military community connection
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Our TriCommand community consists of MCAS Beaufort, MCRD Parris Island, and Naval Hospital Beaufort. This mobile app provides information pertaining to the programs and services that support and enhance the operational readiness, war fighting capabilities, and quality of life for Marines, Sailors, their families, retirees and authorized civilians in the TriCommand area. THIS IS YOUR MILITARY COMMUNITY CONNECTION!

About

CorpsGuide

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
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Welcome to CorpsGuide, the essential pocket reference app for Marines created by Marines. Whether you're active duty, reserve, veteran, or recruit, CorpsGuide provides vital tools and knowledge tailored for Marines. Key Features: - Messages & Alerts – Get push notifications for the latest MARADMINs and ALMARs, ensuring you never miss critical updates. View both new and historical messages in one convenient location. - PFT/CFT Calculator: Accurately calculate your Physical Fitness Test (PFT) and Combat Fitness Test (CFT) scores. - Annual Rifle Qualification (ARQ) Calculator: Calculate your ARQ classification from destroys and drill types passed, plus the rifle value it is worth toward JEPES. Includes the Expert, Sharpshooter, and Marksman standards, the full course of fire, and who shoots ARQ each year. - Body Composition (WHtR) Calculator – Check your Marine Corps body composition screening using the current Waist-to-Height Ratio (WHtR) standard. See maximum waist limits, remaining margin before exceeding the standard, and reference body fat allowances. - Military Pay Calculator: Estimate monthly or yearly Marine Corps pay using grade, years of service, Basic Pay, BAH, BAS, duty station ZIP code, and dependent status. - TSP Calculator: Estimate your Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) balance at retirement with contributions, BRS government match, annual return, salary growth, and year-by-year projections. - JEPES Calculator: Effortlessly compute your Junior Enlisted Performance Evaluation System (JEPES) scores to track your career progression. - Cutting Scores: View current and historical cutting scores to monitor career progression and prepare for promotion opportunities. - Ribbon Rack: Build and customize your ribbon rack with detailed ribbon information at your fingertips. - Medal Rack (Premium): Build accurate medal racks with full device support, including stars and other authorized devices. Easily visualize how your medals and ribbons should be worn for dress uniforms. - Marine Corps Installations: Browse major bases, air stations, depots, and logistics bases with location, major commands, local time, and official links. Includes an interactive world map that works with no signal. - Extensive Knowledge Base: Aircraft, vehicles, weapons, MOS list, general Marine Corps knowledge, acronyms, jargon, the phonetic alphabet, MRE menus, and official documents — all at your fingertips. - Ranks, Uniforms & Insignia: Military ranks for all six branches, plus reference on badges & insignia, medals, ribbons, and uniform regulations. - Date & Time Tools: EAS/retirement countdown, Julian and calendar date conversion, and local time at Marine Corps bases worldwide. - Marine Corps History: Commandants of the Marine Corps, Sergeants Major of the Marine Corps, and notable Marines. Why Choose CorpsGuide? - Created by Marines for Marines: Developed by those who understand the demands of Marine Corps life. - Always Up-to-Date: Regular updates ensure current and accurate information. - User-Friendly Interface: Easy navigation with an intuitive design. Download CorpsGuide today and have the most reliable Marine Corps reference tool at your fingertips. Stay informed, stay prepared, and Semper Fi! Disclaimer: CorpsGuide is an independent app created for educational purposes. This app is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or authorized by the United States Marine Corps (USMC), the Department of War, or any other government entity. Privacy Policy: https://corpsguide.com/privacy-policy/ Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

TRICOMMMAND4 screens
CorpsGuide4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: TRICOMMMAND at none against CorpsGuide's 3. TRICOMMMAND also leads on ads (none vs shown). CorpsGuide's advantage is ratings volume (272 vs 4) and update cadence (every 11 days vs every 2 months). On price, rating, 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. CorpsGuide sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. TRICOMMMAND asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for TRICOMMMAND against 4.9 for CorpsGuide. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CorpsGuide has 272 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TRICOMMMAND ships an update every 2 months, CorpsGuide every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on August 8, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
TRICOMMMAND versus CorpsGuide: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTRICOMMMANDCorpsGuide
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (4 ratings) — better4.9 (272 ratings)
Positive reviews80.0% of reviews
Number of ratings4272 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 11 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB60 MB
Age rating17+9+
DeveloperBUSINESS AND SUPPORT SERVICESYonah Systems

Customer experience

TRICOMMMAND

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

CorpsGuide

All ratings272 ratings
Positive97.8%
Neutral1.5%
Negative0.7%
Written reviews10 reviews
Positive80.0%
Neutral10.0%
Negative10.0%

In-app purchases

None

TRICOMMMAND

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

CorpsGuide

Subscriptions2
  • CorpsGuide - Premium - 1 Month$3.991 Month
  • CorpsGuide - Premium - 1 Year$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Premium Access$59.99

Questions

Is TRICOMMMAND free?
TRICOMMMAND is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is CorpsGuide free?
CorpsGuide is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, TRICOMMMAND or CorpsGuide?
TRICOMMMAND is rated higher. TRICOMMMAND averages 5.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while CorpsGuide averages 4.9 from 272 ratings.
Do TRICOMMMAND or CorpsGuide have ads?
CorpsGuide shows ads; TRICOMMMAND does not.
Which is updated more often, TRICOMMMAND or CorpsGuide?
TRICOMMMAND ships an update every 2 months, and CorpsGuide every 11 days. Most recently, TRICOMMMAND was updated on August 8, 2026 and CorpsGuide on September 21, 2026.

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