# VictronConnect vs CBP ROAM

VictronConnect and CBP ROAM both sit at 3.3 stars, but that hides the real split: 43% of VictronConnect's written reviews are positive against 27% of CBP ROAM's. CBP ROAM's advantage is iOS requirement (15.2 vs 17.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 3.3 for VictronConnect against 3.3 for CBP ROAM. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 292 and 126 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 43% of VictronConnect's written reviews are positive against 27% of CBP ROAM's.

VictronConnect ships an update monthly, CBP ROAM every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on November 6, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | VictronConnect | CBP ROAM |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.3 (292 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/victronconnect/id943840744/reviews)** | [3.3 (126 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cbp-roam/id1263234017/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **292** | 126 |
| Positive reviews | **43.5% of reviews** | 26.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 189 MB | 291 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.2** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Victron Energy](https://appshunter.io/developer/658834592) | [US Customs and Border Protection](https://appshunter.io/developer/948812863) |

## What reviewers say

### VictronConnect

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/victronconnect/id943840744)

Access live status information and configure compatible Victron devices. View historical data, update firmware, and explore features through a demo mode. Requires Bluetooth Low Energy.

**Highlights:** Live status data, Read history records, Configure settings, Update firmware, Demo mode

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Works perfectly well
- 🚀 Intuitive logic with its operation
- 🚀 Excellent bit of kit
- 🚀 Great app and products
- 👍 Simple and (mostly) reliable app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy
- 🐛 Repeated software issues
- 🐛 Impossible to contact
- 🐛 Alpha quality software
- 🐛 Bluetooth range isn't very good

**Reported bugs**

- Trends data lost
- Bluetooth disconnects when app is closed
- Firmware update broke it
- App doesn't work after update
- Can't connect to device after update

**Requested features**

- CarPlay support
- Apple Watch app
- Ability to turn inverter on/off more accessible
- Show battery percentage
- Time till full charge


### CBP ROAM

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cbp-roam/id1263234017)

This app allows pleasure boaters and eligible travelers arriving at remote locations to report their arrival online. It facilitates trip creation and may offer video inspections with a CBP Officer for eligible users.

**Highlights:** Online arrival reporting, Create trip details, Add travelers, Specify mode of travel, Report location, Video inspection eligibility, Push notifications for video chat

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simplifies entry process
- 👍 Works well when functional
- 👍 Good for local boaters
- 👍 Video chat clearing works well
- 👍 Easy to use

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes frequently
- 🐛 App will not open
- 🐛 Login issues
- 🐛 Update issues
- 🐛 Not supported/removed from AppStore

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes after update
- App will not open
- App crashes within one second of opening
- App closes immediately after opening
- App not letting user login

**Requested features**

- Add port of call button
- Allow letters in flight number
- Allow copy-paste for numbers
- Allow sharing travelers between users
- Add more instructions for numbers needed


## Frequently asked questions

### Is VictronConnect free?

VictronConnect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is CBP ROAM free?

CBP ROAM is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, VictronConnect or CBP ROAM?

VictronConnect is rated higher. VictronConnect averages 3.3 out of 5 from 292 ratings, while CBP ROAM averages 3.3 from 126 ratings.

### Do VictronConnect or CBP ROAM have ads?

Neither VictronConnect nor CBP ROAM shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, VictronConnect or CBP ROAM?

VictronConnect ships an update monthly, and CBP ROAM every 3 weeks. Most recently, VictronConnect was updated on November 6, 2026 and CBP ROAM on November 6, 2026.

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