Comparison

Cat® Inspect vs Metso Dynamic Service Key

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

Head to head
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.

About

Metso Dynamic Service Key

Features
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Dynamic Service Key (DSK) is a tool that provides Metso employees and distributors access to advanced settings of crushing equipment. Only invited users can access the application.

Screenshots

Cat® Inspect3 screens
Metso Dynamic Service Key3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Cat® Inspect at every 2 months against Metso Dynamic Service Key's every 21 months. Cat® Inspect also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). 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

Cat® Inspect ships an update every 2 months, Metso Dynamic Service Key every 21 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Cat® Inspect versus Metso Dynamic Service Key: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCat® InspectMetso Dynamic Service Key
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.2 (23 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews14.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings23 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 21 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size42 MB14 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCaterpillar Inc.Metso Finland Oy

In-app purchases

None

Cat® Inspect

No in-app purchases

None

Metso Dynamic Service Key

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Cat® Inspect free?
Cat® Inspect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Metso Dynamic Service Key free?
Metso Dynamic Service Key is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Cat® Inspect or Metso Dynamic Service Key have ads?
Neither Cat® Inspect nor Metso Dynamic Service Key shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Cat® Inspect or Metso Dynamic Service Key?
Cat® Inspect ships an update every 2 months, and Metso Dynamic Service Key every 21 months. Most recently, Cat® Inspect was updated on November 2, 2026 and Metso Dynamic Service Key on October 25, 2026.

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