Comparison

Army Basic Training vs US Military Rank & Reference

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

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About

Army Basic Training

Prepare for military service with this comprehensive guide to basic combat training. It offers study tools, essential knowledge on Army standards, and practical advice for future soldiers. Get the critical information needed to excel from day one.

Highlights
  • Custom flashcard system
  • Army Blue Book study guide
  • BCT Blue Book rules and standards
  • Complete Soldier's Guide
  • Drill & Ceremony instructions
  • Weapons familiarization
  • Field training and tactical operations
Features
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Your First Mission: Be Ready for Basic Combat Training Since 2012, Basic Training has been the go-to app for future soldiers preparing to take their first steps into military service. Built by soldiers who've walked the path you're about to take, this app puts decade-proven preparation tools right in your pocket. TRAIN LIKE YOU FIGHT: Master the fundamentals before you ship with our comprehensive guide to Basic Combat Training. From Drill & Ceremony to field operations, from weapons familiarization to tactical movements - understand what's coming and hit the ground running. CORE FEATURES: Custom Flashcard System - Your key to mastering the mountain of knowledge that's coming. Create unlimited study decks for everything from Army Values to rank recognition, weapons safety to warrior tasks. Study smart, not just hard. Army Blue Book - The Army's newest foundational document, required reading for every soldier in uniform. Get ahead of your peers by studying this cover to cover before you ship. BCT Blue Book - Your survival guide for Basic Training. Know the rules, standards, and expectations before you meet your Drill Sergeant. Complete Soldier's Guide - The same reference material used Army-wide, now in your pocket. Start learning the Army way before you raise your right hand. ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE: - Detailed breakdowns of each training phase - Step-by-step Drill & Ceremony instructions - Complete guide to Army rank structure - In-depth weapons familiarization - Field training and tactical operations primer - Chemical warfare defense preparation - Obstacle course and PT guidance - First aid and battlefield lifesaver basics - Complete Army Values and Soldier's Creed BUILT FOR SUCCESS: Whether you're shipping next week or next year, Basic Training helps you prepare mentally and physically for the challenges ahead. No fluff, no games - just the critical information you need, organized the way soldiers learn. NEW SCHOOL ARMY COMMITMENT: We've been supporting America's newest soldiers for over a decade. Regular updates keep pace with evolving Army standards and training methods. Built by soldiers who remember what it was like to stand in your boots. Get the edge you need. Start your military career prepared, confident, and ready to excel. Your journey to becoming a soldier starts here. Remember: The more you sweat in training, the less you bleed in battle. Download Basic Training and start preparing today. Soldier Up, Drive On!

About

US Military Rank & Reference

Learn military ranks and insignia across all branches of the US military through an interactive game. The app offers a sortable reference section for enlisted, NCO, and officer ranks, providing visual learning for service members and enthusiasts.

Highlights
  • Learn military ranks and insignia
  • Interactive game scenario
  • Visual multiple-choice selections
  • Progressive difficulty levels
  • Cross-service rank reference
  • Sortable reference area
Features
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An Official US Navy mobile application, produced by the Navy PMW 240 Program and NETC The US Military Rank & Reference app provides a fun, easy way to learn Military ranks and insignia across all branches of the Military. As most service members know, learning how to recognize who to salute and address properly by rank or uniform insignia is an integral part of any Military career. Part of the e-Sailor series of mobile apps, US Military Rank & Reference uses a short game scenario for quick and enhanced learning. The game randomly generates elements associated with Military rank, including collar devices, insignia on sleeves, and shoulder boards. The game provides multiple-choice visual selections and provides points for each correct answer. If a player answers incorrectly, the app shows them the correct insignia to reinforce learning. A timing element in the game awards additional points for timely correct answers. By selecting the correct answer before the timer runs out, a user earns bonus points. However, there’s no stress here – a user only plays against the app. You begin with Navy ranks from 0-4,999 points. This progresses to Navy/Marine at 5,000-8,999 points and, at the highest level, Navy/Marine, Air Force, and Army at 9,000+ points. The user can see and identify all ranks across the Navy – from basic training when they are a Seaman to Chief Petty Officer to ranks of senior Admirals. Or they can switch their setting to the Marine Corps and view and identify ranks from Private to Gunnery Sergeant to General. Army and Air Force ranks and insignia are also included in the app. The US Military Rank & Reference app also includes a sortable reference area to review full sets of cross-service rank indicators for a variety of Military personnel: Enlisted, Non-Commissioned Officers (NCO), and Officers. The app is a great visual tool for learning Military ranks and can be revisited frequently by anyone desiring refresher training. The e-Sailor initiative was instituted by the Master Chief Petty Office of the Navy. e-Sailor leverages state-of-the-art mobile technologies to transform training and enhance curriculum delivery methodologies at Recruit Training Command. The e-Sailor series of mobile apps is being developed to support this effort. The goal of e-Sailor is to increase the quality of work and quality of life for the 21st Century Sailor!

Screenshots

Army Basic Training4 screens
US Military Rank & Reference4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: US Military Rank & Reference at Free against Army Basic Training's $0.99. US Military Rank & Reference also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ratings volume (29 vs 1). Army Basic Training's advantage is review sentiment (86% vs 42%) and rating (5.0 vs 3.8). On 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

US Military Rank & Reference is free to download; Army Basic Training costs $0.99 up front. Army Basic Training sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. US Military Rank & Reference asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Army Basic Training holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: US Military Rank & Reference has 29 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 86% of Army Basic Training's written reviews are positive against 42% of US Military Rank & Reference's.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Army Basic Training versus US Military Rank & Reference: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterArmy Basic TrainingUS Military Rank & Reference
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better3.8 (29 ratings)
Positive reviews85.7% of reviews — better41.7% of reviews
Number of ratings129 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationPaidFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.06.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size90 MB31 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperPolemics Applications LLCProgram Executive Office for Enterprise Information Systems, Sea Warrior Program

Customer experience

Army Basic Training

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive85.7%
Neutral14.3%
Negative0.0%

US Military Rank & Reference

All ratings29 ratings
Positive62.1%
Neutral17.2%
Negative20.7%
Written reviews12 reviews
Positive41.7%
Neutral33.3%
Negative25.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Army Basic Training

One-time2
  • One Dollar Tip$0.99
  • Five Dollar Tip$4.99
None

US Military Rank & Reference

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Army Basic Training free?
Army Basic Training costs $0.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is US Military Rank & Reference free?
US Military Rank & Reference is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Army Basic Training or US Military Rank & Reference?
Army Basic Training is rated higher. Army Basic Training averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while US Military Rank & Reference averages 3.8 from 29 ratings.
Do Army Basic Training or US Military Rank & Reference have ads?
Neither Army Basic Training nor US Military Rank & Reference shows ads.

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