Comparison

OnCommand® Link vs Cat® Inspect

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

Head to head
About

OnCommand® Link

This app enhances the user experience for a wireless vehicle adapter. It allows users to view vehicle health reports, update engine control module software, and configure Wi-Fi settings for the adapter.

Highlights
  • Connect via QR code or password
  • Configure Wi-Fi networks
  • View Vehicle Health Reports
  • Upload reports via mobile internet
  • Update engine control module software
  • Step-by-step setup tutorial
Features
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The OnCommand® Link device that accompanies this application is a wireless vehicle adapter that connects to 9-Pin class 8 semi-truck diagnostic port. The device will provide Vehicle Health Reports that can be viewed in the OnCommand Connection portal, and will also provide users the ability to update the software on the vehicle’s engine control modules. The OnCommand® Link mobile application is designed to enhance the user experience for OnCommand® Link. The application will incorporate all of the components of OnCommand® Link in one place. The application features include: - Connect to the OnCommand® Link by capturing the QR code or using the ​password - Configure the OnCommand® Link to connect to Wi-Fi networks - Store a preferred Wi-Fi network in the application that can be passed to all future OnCommand® Link devices even if the preferred network is not in range of the vehicle being configured - Capture and View Vehicle Health Reports within the application - Upload Vehicle Health Reports to OnCommand® Connection without connecting OnCommand® Link to Wi-Fi by using the internet provided by the mobile phone - Update software on International and IC Bus engine control modules - Update software on Cummins engine control modules - Provide a detailed step-by-step tutorial to guide all users through the setup and usage process for OnCommand® Link

About

Cat® Inspect

Streamline asset inspections with pre-defined checklists and custom forms. Capture photos, add comments, and rate equipment. Access completed inspection data via a web portal for efficient follow-up and management.

Highlights
  • Download pre-defined inspection tasks
  • Complete inspection forms
  • Include pictures and comments
  • Rate Cat and non-Cat assets
  • Streamlined web portal access
  • Create custom inspection forms
Features
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Cat® Inspect is an easy-to-use application which allows users to download and complete pre-defined inspection tasks, as well as include pictures, comments, and ratings for Cat and non-Cat assets. Completed inspection details are easily retrieved from the streamlined web portal for follow up and opportunity management. Inspection forms include Preventive Maintenance checklists, Technical Analysis Forms (TA-1), Daily Safety Walkarounds and more. With the ability to create custom forms, inspection types are limitless.

Please contact your local Cat dealer for initial set up and support.

Screenshots

OnCommand® Link4 screens
Cat® Inspect3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: OnCommand® Link at 5.0 against Cat® Inspect's 2.3. OnCommand® Link also leads on iOS requirement (8.0 vs 13.0). Cat® Inspect's advantage is ratings volume (21 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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

OnCommand® Link holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cat® Inspect has 21 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

OnCommand® Link ships an update monthly, Cat® Inspect every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
OnCommand® Link versus Cat® Inspect: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOnCommand® LinkCat® Inspect
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better2.3 (21 ratings)
Positive reviews—15.2% of reviews
Number of ratings121 — better
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS8.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size17 MB42 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNavistarInc.Caterpillar Inc.

Customer experience

OnCommand® Link

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Cat® Inspect

All ratings21 ratings
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%
Written reviews33 reviews
Positive15.2%
Neutral9.1%
Negative75.8%

In-app purchases

None

OnCommand® Link

No in-app purchases

None

Cat® Inspect

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is OnCommand® Link free?
OnCommand® Link is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Cat® Inspect free?
Cat® Inspect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, OnCommand® Link or Cat® Inspect?
OnCommand® Link is rated higher. OnCommand® Link averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Cat® Inspect averages 2.3 from 21 ratings.
Do OnCommand® Link or Cat® Inspect have ads?
Neither OnCommand® Link nor Cat® Inspect shows ads.
Which is updated more often, OnCommand® Link or Cat® Inspect?
OnCommand® Link ships an update monthly, and Cat® Inspect every 2 months. Most recently, OnCommand® Link was updated on September 25, 2026 and Cat® Inspect on October 6, 2026.

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