Comparison

Ritchie Bros. vs Cat® Central

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

Head to head
About

Ritchie Bros.

This app allows users to buy and sell heavy equipment and trucks through online auctions. Browse a vast inventory, track items, view detailed specs, and bid in real-time from anywhere. It's designed for professionals in construction, logistics, and farming.

Highlights
  • Browse thousands of equipment listings
  • Personalized watchlists and notifications
  • Detailed equipment specs and inspection reports
  • Real-time online bidding
  • Live auction streaming
  • Live auctioneer audio
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Bid & Buy Wherever You Are Sign in with your Ritchie Bros. account or create one, and take the marketplace with you. Find equipment fast, track it your way, and bid directly from your phone. Smart search suggestions and a revamped browsing experience put more inventory in view, so you find what you need faster. Save any search and check My RB to see what's new since you last looked. When you're ready to bid, Bid Focus Mode keeps you in it - swipe to place a bid, see instantly if you're winning or outbid, and jump back into the action without losing your place. Follow closing lots in real time with Live Auctions, and place a one-tap bid the second it's your turn. Every listing comes with a revamped inspection report and full photo library, so you make the call before you bid. Track everything from My RB: your bids, your watchlist, and your saved searches - synced whether you're on web, mobile, or in your app. Review your bidding limit and raise it right from the app when you're ready to go bigger. No redirecting to a browser. Everything happens here. Download the Ritchie Bros. app today.

About

Cat® Central

This app provides a centralized platform for managing heavy equipment. It offers tools for finding parts, accessing manuals, diagnosing issues, and tracking machine health. Users can also connect with dealers and access support resources.

Highlights
  • Personalized tools and service recommendations
  • Access operating manuals and maintenance schedules
  • Diagnose fault codes
  • Real-time machine health insights
  • Scan QR codes for parts
  • Order parts and request service
  • Connect with local dealers
Features
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From finding the right parts to understanding your machine’s health, Cat Central brings together the tools, insights and support you need – all in one place. EVERYTHING YOU NEED, RIGHT WHERE YOU NEED IT • Add your Cat equipment to unlock personalized tools and service recommendations. • Instantly access operating manuals and maintenance schedules. • Access and diagnose fault codes. • Stay ahead with real-time health, fuel, and usage insights. • Track orders, view purchase history and request service from your dealer. FIND PARTS. GET SUPPORT. FAST. • Scan your equipment's QR code to access parts that fit your equipment. • Check inventory and order directly from your dealer. • Watch how-to videos or follow DIY resources with step-by-step instructions you can trust. • Connect with your local dealer or chat with a support expert 24/7. POWERFUL TOOLS ON THE MOVE • Lock in parts pricing by using quotes and share your cart for quick approvals. • Take advantage of financing, customer value agreements, rewards and more. • Seamlessly access other Cat applications like VisionLink, SIS2GO and MyCatFinancial. Download Cat Central and take control of your equipment – anytime, anywhere.

Screenshots

Ritchie Bros.4 screens
Cat® Central4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Ritchie Bros. at 4.8 against Cat® Central's 4.6. Ritchie Bros. also leads on ratings volume (18K vs 3.9K). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Ritchie Bros. holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 18K and 3.9K respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 39% and 40% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Ritchie Bros. ships an update every 3 weeks, Cat® Central every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Ritchie Bros. versus Cat® Central: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRitchie Bros.Cat® Central
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (18K ratings) — better4.6 (3.9K ratings)
Positive reviews38.9% of reviews39.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings18K — better3.9K
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 4 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size101 MB139 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRitchie Bros.Caterpillar Inc.

Customer experience

Ritchie Bros.

All ratings17,729 ratings
Positive96.1%
Neutral2.0%
Negative1.9%
Written reviews190 reviews
Positive38.9%
Neutral11.6%
Negative49.5%

Cat® Central

All ratings3,896 ratings
Positive89.2%
Neutral3.1%
Negative7.6%
Written reviews68 reviews
Positive39.7%
Neutral5.9%
Negative54.4%

User reviews

Ritchie Bros.

From 18K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Great service and excellent quality of vehicles
  • 🚀 Fantastic and easy-to-use app
  • 🚀 Efficient bidding process
  • 🚀 Convenient to use on the go

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Constant crashes and technical issues
  • 🐛 App not saving user information
  • 🐛 Unreliable connection during live bidding
  • 🔍 Difficult to navigate and search
  • 🔍 Removed useful features like category filters

Cat® Central

From 3.9K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 🚀 Intuitive app
  • 💡 Ability to order parts
  • 👍 Saving equipment models
  • 🚀 Fast and simple to use

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Difficult to change equipment
  • 🐛 Parts diagrams hard to follow
  • 🐛 Difficult to find parts
  • 🐛 Never loads, asks for dealer info
  • 🐛 Clunky and unreliable

Bugs and requests

Ritchie Bros.

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Login issues after updates
  • Watchlist items not syncing or disappearing
  • Inability to delete watched items
  • Images not loading or displaying properly

Requested features

6 requests
  • Live feature for auctions
  • Option to delete watched items after bidding
  • Ability to search by serial number
  • Auction results available in the app
  • Easier way to manage watchlist
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  • Restore old app layout and features

Cat® Central

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App crashes when changing equipment
  • Login issues, password expired
  • Locks up after gathering personal info

Requested features

3 requests
  • Audible operation manuals
  • Accommodate old models
  • Dark mode option

In-app purchases

None

Ritchie Bros.

No in-app purchases

None

Cat® Central

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Ritchie Bros. free?
Ritchie Bros. is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Cat® Central free?
Cat® Central is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Ritchie Bros. or Cat® Central?
Ritchie Bros. is rated higher. Ritchie Bros. averages 4.8 out of 5 from 18K ratings, while Cat® Central averages 4.6 from 3.9K ratings.
Do Ritchie Bros. or Cat® Central have ads?
Neither Ritchie Bros. nor Cat® Central shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Ritchie Bros. or Cat® Central?
Ritchie Bros. ships an update every 3 weeks, and Cat® Central every 4 weeks. Most recently, Ritchie Bros. was updated on September 23, 2026 and Cat® Central on September 22, 2026.

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