CorpsGuide vs USMC Uniform App
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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/
USMC Uniform App
A visual reference guide for Marine Corps uniform standards and grooming. Quickly find and review uniform details, components, and wear guidance with organized categories and search functionality. Save frequently used references for easy access.
- Visual uniform guide
- Male/Female and Officer/Enlisted filtering
- Search for uniforms and components
- Component detail pages with wear guidance
- Grooming standards
- Bookmark support
- Offline access
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The official USMC Uniforms app is an authoritative visual reference guide developed by Marine Corps University to help Marines, leaders, and inspectors quickly access, review, and maintain Marine Corps uniform and grooming standards. Built to ensure inspection readiness anytime, anywhere, the app organizes uniform regulations into an intuitive mobile interface. With built-in real-time synchronization, critical updates to regulations and wear guidance are delivered instantly over-the-air and cached locally, ensuring you always have the most current information, even when operating completely offline. Key Features: • Official Visual Uniform Guide: Comprehensive, high-resolution references organized by uniform category (Evening Dress, Blue Dress, Service, and Utility). • Profile Filtering: Instantly customize views by Male/Female and Officer/Enlisted regulations. • Real-Time Cloud Updates: Powered by automatic over-the-air sync so regulatory updates and new guidance are available immediately without waiting for app updates. • Offline Reliability: Content is stored locally on your device for fast access in the field, aboard ship, or in areas without cellular connectivity. • Component Detail & Regulations: In-depth breakdowns of medals, ribbons, badges, insignia placement, and specific wear rules. • Grooming Standards: Up-to-date Marine Corps grooming and appearance standards categorized for quick reference. • Fast Search & Bookmarks: Quickly locate specific uniform items, regulations, or components, and save frequently referenced guides for one-tap retrieval. • Inspection-Ready Navigation: Clean, streamlined mobile layout with collapsible sections designed for rapid lookups on the go. The USMC Uniforms app provides a direct, reliable bridge between official Marine Corps Orders and everyday inspection readiness. Developed for Marines preparing for inspections, noncommissioned officers conducting barracks checks, and leaders upholding the highest standards of the Corps. Published by Marine Corps University. Semper Fidelis.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: CorpsGuide at 82% against USMC Uniform App's 27%. CorpsGuide also leads on rating (4.9 vs 3.1) and update cadence (every 11 days vs every 2 months). USMC Uniform App's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ads (none vs shown). On price, 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
Both are free to download. CorpsGuide sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. USMC Uniform App asks for nothing beyond the download.
CorpsGuide holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CorpsGuide has 292 ratings behind it against 29, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 82% of CorpsGuide's written reviews are positive against 27% of USMC Uniform App's.
CorpsGuide ships an update every 11 days, USMC Uniform App every 2 months. Both last shipped on November 5, 2026.
| Parameter | CorpsGuide | USMC Uniform App |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (292 ratings) — better | 3.1 (29 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 81.8% of reviews — better | 26.7% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 292 — better | 29 |
| Update frequency | Every 11 days — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 52 MB | 66 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Yonah Systems | Marine Corps Uniform Board |
Customer experience
CorpsGuide
USMC Uniform App
In-app purchases
CorpsGuide
- CorpsGuide - Premium - 1 Month$3.991 Month
- CorpsGuide - Premium - 1 Year$29.991 Year
- Lifetime Premium Access$59.99
USMC Uniform App
No in-app purchases
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