Comparison

Cat® Inspect vs SimpleTime Crew

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

SimpleTime Crew

Features
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Simple Time makes field service work simple. Built for field service businesses, Simple Time helps technicians, crews, and managers stay connected from the first clock-in to the final job update. Track time, manage work orders, document work in the field, and keep your team moving with less paperwork and better visibility. With Simple Time, your team can: • Clock in and clock out from the field • Track time by shift, job, or visit • View assigned work orders and upcoming jobs • Access client, site, and job details on the go • Start and stop job timers while work is in progress • Capture and organize job photos for documentation • Add notes and update job progress from the field • Record materials used on a job • Submit mileage and expense claims • Search work orders, clients, quotes, invoices, and claims • Receive notifications for assignments, updates, and approvals Simple Time is designed to help field teams stay organized, reduce missed details, and improve accountability across daily operations. Whether you manage landscaping, HVAC, plumbing, construction, cleaning, or property service work, Simple Time gives your team the mobile tools they need to work efficiently from anywhere. Depending on your role and permissions, you may also be able to create work orders, review quotes, manage invoices, and monitor business activity directly from your phone. Simple Time is intended for businesses using the Simple Time platform. An active account may be required to sign in and access company data. Terms of Use: https://simpletime.io/terms | Privacy Policy: https://simpletime.io/privacy

Screenshots

Cat® Inspect3 screens
SimpleTime Crew4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Cat® Inspect at none against SimpleTime Crew's 4. Cat® Inspect also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.6). SimpleTime Crew's advantage is update cadence (every 9 days vs every 2 months). On price 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. SimpleTime Crew sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month. Cat® Inspect asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Cat® Inspect ships an update every 2 months, SimpleTime Crew every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Cat® Inspect versus SimpleTime Crew: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCat® InspectSimpleTime Crew
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.3 (21 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews15.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings21 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 9 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size42 MB30 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCaterpillar Inc.Sit Wiz LLC

In-app purchases

None

Cat® Inspect

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

SimpleTime Crew

Subscriptions4
  • Simple Time Solo$14.991 Month
  • Simple Time Team$39.991 Month
  • Simple Time Crew$59.991 Month
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  • Simple Time Business$149.991 Month

Questions

Is Cat® Inspect free?
Cat® Inspect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SimpleTime Crew free?
SimpleTime Crew is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Cat® Inspect or SimpleTime Crew have ads?
Neither Cat® Inspect nor SimpleTime Crew shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Cat® Inspect or SimpleTime Crew?
Cat® Inspect ships an update every 2 months, and SimpleTime Crew every 9 days. Most recently, Cat® Inspect was updated on October 15, 2026 and SimpleTime Crew on September 30, 2026.

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