CSS NRTC vs PeoplePrep
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
CSS NRTC
Access Navy training courses and study manuals for administrative and supply ratings. Learn on the go, with or without internet, and submit completion for your Electronic Training Jacket.
- Rate training courses for administrative ratings
- Rate training courses for supply ratings
- General skills and training manuals
- Offline access to courses and study tools
- Submit course completion to ETJ
- Preparation for specialty positions
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The Center for Service Support Non-Resident Training Course (CSS NRTC) mobile application offers rate training courses for Administrative and Supply community ratings. The app also offers general skills and training manuals for Sailors working in Customer Service, Enlisted Aides, Educational Services Officers and all Navy Instructors. Sailors can take courses and use study tools wherever they are, with or without an internet connection. Sailors who achieve a minimum passing score can submit course completion information and have it posted in their Electronic Training Jacket (ETJ) in two to four business days. While most NRTCs focus on Sailors taking advancement exams, non-rating-specific training manuals are ideal for Sailors preparing to move into specialty positions such as Navy Instructor, Educational Services Officer, or Enlisted Aide. Whether you are an experienced Sailor studying for an advancement exam, a new recruit getting a head start on your future career, or a Sailor simply refreshing your knowledge of your field, the CSS NRTC app has what you need to get the job done! KEY FEATURES The CSS NRTC app provides non-resident training courses for: -- Eight administration Community ratings: Educational Services Officer (ESO), Legalman (LN), Mass Communication Specialist (MC), Musician (MU), Navy Counselor Supervisory, Personnel Specialist (PS), Religious Program Specialist (RP), Yeoman/Yeoman Submarine (YNS) -- Five supply Community ratings: Command Official Mail, Culinary Specialist (CS) / Culinary Specialist Submarine (CSS), Logistics Specialist (LS), Navy Postal Operations and Retail Services Specialist (RS) -- Other training courses: - Culinary Specialist Executive Services Program (CS ESP) Handbook - Navy Customer Service Manual - Navy Instructional Theory Manual
PeoplePrep
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PeoplePrep® is the place to prepare for and respond to emergencies.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: PeoplePrep at every 3 months against CSS NRTC's every 8 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
CSS NRTC ships an update every 8 months, PeoplePrep every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | CSS NRTC | PeoplePrep |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.5 (8 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 8 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | Every 3 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 89 MB | 48 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Program Executive Office for Enterprise Information Systems, Sea Warrior Program | PeopleMovers.com |
In-app purchases
CSS NRTC
No in-app purchases
PeoplePrep
No in-app purchases








