ALS Geochemistry vs Cat® Central
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
ALS Geochemistry
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The ALS Geochemistry application along with a Webtrieve™ account allows you to sign up for and receive alerts generated by ALS relating to the status of the analysis of your mineral samples.
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.
- 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
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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.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Cat® Central at every 3 weeks against ALS Geochemistry's every 4 months. ALS Geochemistry's advantage is iOS requirement (13.4 vs 16.4). 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.
ALS Geochemistry ships an update every 4 months, Cat® Central every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ALS Geochemistry | Cat® Central |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.6 (4.3K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 43.1% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 4.3K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.4 — better | 16.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 37 MB | 138 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | ALS Limited | Caterpillar Inc. |
Bugs and requests
ALS Geochemistry
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
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
ALS Geochemistry
No in-app purchases
Cat® Central
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is ALS Geochemistry free?
Is Cat® Central free?
Do ALS Geochemistry or Cat® Central have ads?
Which is updated more often, ALS Geochemistry or Cat® Central?
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