OnCommand® Link vs Cat® Inspect
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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
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.
- 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
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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.
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Verdict
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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
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.
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.
| Parameter | OnCommand® Link | Cat® Inspect |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | 2.3 (21 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | — | 15.2% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 21 — better |
| Update frequency | Monthly — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 8.0 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 17 MB | 42 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | NavistarInc. | Caterpillar Inc. |
Customer experience
OnCommand® Link
Cat® Inspect
In-app purchases
OnCommand® Link
No in-app purchases
Cat® Inspect
No in-app purchases
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