Cat® Power OnSite vs Cummins Active Care Testing
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Cat® Power OnSite
Connect to your engine wirelessly to transfer data to your mobile device. This app helps maximize the value of your assets, regardless of fleet size or digital experience. Requires a specific dongle to function.
- Wireless engine data transfer
- CAN/J1939 data link connection
- Maximize asset value
- Fleet management support
- Requires specific dongle
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Use the Caterpillar Power OnSite app and dongle to connect with your engine via the CAN/J1939 data link to wirelessly transfer data to your mobile device. Caterpillar created the Power OnSite app specifically for customers to provide information to help you get the most value from your Caterpillar solution. No matter the size of your fleet or level of experience with digital technology, the Power OnSite app will help you maximize the value of your assets. "Requires Cat Part Number 572-8499". This part can be ordered from this link : https://shop.cat.com/en/usa-parts/572-8499 (Buy direct within U.S) https://parts.cat.com/en/catcorp/572-8499 (Outside U.S - purchase through dealer) App requires access permissions to BlueTooth and Location.
Cummins Active Care Testing
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Welcome to Cummins® Active Care Testing™ Mobile. Compatible with the latest desktop version of Cummins® Active Care Testing™ Online, this app gives you the power to manage, track, and submit samples anytime and anywhere. Using your existing Cummins ACT login, you can: · View recently complete samples and their condition · View sample diagnoses · View all results, or set your sample conditions to just those you want to see · Scan barcodes with your camera to create sample submittals · Submit sample details to the laboratory To learn more about Cummins Active Care Testing program, contact your local Cummins representative.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Cummins Active Care Testing at every 2 months against Cat® Power OnSite's every 3 months. Cat® Power OnSite's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). 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.
Cat® Power OnSite ships an update every 3 months, Cummins Active Care Testing every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Cat® Power OnSite | Cummins Active Care Testing |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.7 (3 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 30 MB | 112 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Caterpillar Inc. | Australian Laboratory Services Pty Ltd |
In-app purchases
Cat® Power OnSite
No in-app purchases
Cummins Active Care Testing
No in-app purchases
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