KATO App vs Mach
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
KATO App
This app provides a powerful search tool for helical coil screw thread inserts and related tooling. It features a comprehensive database with multiple search options and detailed technical information for various industry standards.
- Comprehensive database of helical coil screw thread inserts
- Four search options: Part Number, Style & Size, MS/MA, NAS/NA
- Product and technical information lookup
- Tooling suggestions (Air, Electric, Manual, Removal)
- Detailed technical specifications (dimensions, drill sizes, etc.)
- Compatibility with military and aerospace part numbers
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KATO Fastening Systems, the original inventor and manufacturer of the bi-directional Tangless® CoilThread® insert, is introducing the next version of the most powerful product search App for helical coil screw thread inserts and tools. More than just an update, this release is completely new. Optimized for the latest iOS, and is natively compatible for both iPhone and iPad! Built into the KATO App is the most comprehensive database on helical coil screw thread inserts. With four search options (KATO Part Number, Style & Size, MS/MA Number and NAS/NA Number), the KATO App makes it extremely easy to locate product & technical information, and tooling options for any Tangless or tanged screw thread insert! Tooling suggestions include: - Air Tools - Electric Tools - Manual Installation Tools - Removal Tools Technical information includes: - Military & Aerospace Part Numbers (NAS1130, NA0276, NASM21209, MS122 & MS124 Series, MA3329, MA3330, MA3331, MA3379, MA3380, and/or MA3381) - Free O.D. Dimensions - Number of Free Coils - Hole Preparation Procedures - Suggested Drill Sizes - Drilling Dimensions (per NASM33537) - Tapping Dimensions (per NASM33537) and more…
Mach
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The Mach-C Support App gives users quick and easy acces to Mach-C service and support information just by scanning the unique Mach-C QR code for every Mach-C Solution. With the "Feedback" option, the user can easily send a video to the Mach-C support desk to get faster feedback, tips and answers to solve any issue. Mach-C Support App - give our customers relevant information and answers on all questions of any of the Mach-C product range and easy access to our support team.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Mach at every 3 months against KATO App's every 9 months. KATO App's advantage is iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.0). 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.
KATO App ships an update every 9 months, Mach every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | KATO App | Mach |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 9 months | Every 3 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 8.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 52 MB | 47 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | KATO Fastening Systems | Michel Meuwszen |
In-app purchases
KATO App
No in-app purchases
Mach
No in-app purchases
