Comparison

CAT216B3 vs Caterpillar® Visitor

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

Head to head
About

CAT216B3

Visualize a Caterpillar 216B3 Skid Steer Loader in real size using augmented reality. Explore its functionalities, simulate obstructions, and capture screenshots of the virtual machine in your environment.

Highlights
  • Real-size AR visualization
  • Interactive machine controls
  • Obstruction simulation
  • Adjustable scale options
  • Screenshot functionality
  • Rescan placement
Features
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This is an Augmented Reality evaluation application for Caterpillar 216B Series 3 Skid Steer Loader Machine in ‘Real Size’ using ARKit supported smart phones or tablets. Currently, this is an application with password protection & please contact Bhagath_Nikhil@cat.com to receive the login details to initiate the application to visualise the CAT(R) 216B3 machine. #CATERPILLAR #CATERPILLAR AR #CAT #CAT AR #SSL #SkidSteerLoader #216B3 #AugmentedReality #AR This is an Augmented Reality application to showcase the Caterpillar 216 Series B3 Skid Steer Loader Machine model in ‘Real Size’. Before starting the application, you need to “Submit” few relevant Customer Information details. Find a horizontal plane in which the machine is going to be deployed & scan the surface with your smartphone or Tablet. The machine can be placed by tapping the screen once a horizontal surface is detected by scanning the surface.The on-screen menu could be utilised to navigate the machine to understand the functionalities. The actions Rotation Clockwise, Rotation Anti-Clockwise, Lift Arm Rise, Lift Arm Down, Bucket Open, Bucket Close etc. can be understood using the On Screen Menu. Other generic options provided are a) Scale Option ( 1x, 0.5x, 0.25x) b) Rescan to place the machine again, without quitting the application c) Screenshot capability to take & share the Real Environment pictures with this Virtual AR Machine model. The “Measure” button is to simulate the obstructions in the horizontal plane & vertical plane & to check whether there will be collision when the real machine is placed. Demo App Video Link https://youtu.be/-yCHRMJrM5o

About

Caterpillar® Visitor

Features
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This is the official app for visitors to Caterpillar training facilities and visitor centers and for anyone attending a Caterpillar or Cat Dealer hosted event held at any of these facilities or virtually that offers it. You must be a registered participant of an event or have received confirmation of your visit to have access to content within this app. When visiting a Caterpillar facility that offers this app, among other things you will be able to: - Find out how to get to the facility you are visiting - Gather information about the rules and guidelines you must adhere to when visiting one of our facilities - Find out about local attractions in the area close to the facility you are visiting and things to do during your free time - Get travel advice from the team that operates the facility you are visiting If you are attending an event at a Caterpillar facility that offers this app or joining a virtual event, then as well as all the above, this app will let also let you: - View agendas and explore sessions - Create a personal schedule - View speaker biographies - Access interactive maps - View a feed of the event activity, including attendee comments, photos, and more - Call into sessions being streamed live for virtual events - Network with other event attendees by chat and other interaction functions - Receive push messages about the event from the organizing team

Screenshots

CAT216B34 screens
Caterpillar® Visitor1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: CAT216B3 at 11.0 against Caterpillar® Visitor's 15.0. 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
CAT216B3 versus Caterpillar® Visitor: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCAT216B3Caterpillar® Visitor
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.6 (7 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings7 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size116 MB52 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBeebox Studios Private LimitedCaterpillar Inc.

In-app purchases

None

CAT216B3

No in-app purchases

None

Caterpillar® Visitor

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is CAT216B3 free?
CAT216B3 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Caterpillar® Visitor free?
Caterpillar® Visitor is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do CAT216B3 or Caterpillar® Visitor have ads?
Neither CAT216B3 nor Caterpillar® Visitor shows ads.
Which is updated more often, CAT216B3 or Caterpillar® Visitor?
CAT216B3 ships an update every 2 months, and Caterpillar® Visitor every 2 months. Most recently, CAT216B3 was updated on October 6, 2026 and Caterpillar® Visitor on October 25, 2026.

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