Comparison

KATO App vs pegaBpay

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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…

About

pegaBpay

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It is an open payment platform that supports smooth P2P transactions between point-based users. - You can easily pay at multiple stores using QR codes.  - You can also quickly transfer points between users using QR codes. - You can search for stores near your location.

Screenshots

KATO App4 screens
pegaBpay4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: pegaBpay at every 2 months against KATO App's every 9 months. KATO App's advantage is iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.6). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

KATO App ships an update every 9 months, pegaBpay every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
KATO App versus pegaBpay: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKATO ApppegaBpay
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 9 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS8.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size52 MB41 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperKATO Fastening Systems페가비페이

In-app purchases

None

KATO App

No in-app purchases

None

pegaBpay

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is KATO App free?
KATO App is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is pegaBpay free?
pegaBpay is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do KATO App or pegaBpay have ads?
Neither KATO App nor pegaBpay shows ads.
Which is updated more often, KATO App or pegaBpay?
KATO App ships an update every 9 months, and pegaBpay every 2 months. Most recently, KATO App was updated on October 6, 2026 and pegaBpay on September 29, 2026.

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