TimePilot Extreme Blue II vs Cat® Central
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
TimePilot Extreme Blue II
Collect, edit, and calculate work hours and overtime from compatible time clocks. View real-time clock-in status and upload data to cloud storage for desktop access. Also functions for manual data entry and export to spreadsheets.
- Collect data from TimePilot Extreme Blue clocks
- Edit time clock data
- Calculate total work hours and overtime
- Real-time clock-in status view
- Bluetooth data download
- Dropbox integration for cloud upload
- CSV data export for spreadsheets
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This is app allows you to collect data from TimePilot Extreme Blue clocks, edit data and calculate total work hours and overtime. Employees clock in and out at any Extreme Blue time clock. Using this app you, the supervisor can use the iPhones bluetooth to download the data giving you real-time calculations of hours worked as well as see at a glance who's clocked in and who's not. Add a free Dropbox account and you can now upload the data to the TimePilot Central desktop PC application from anywhere. Or simply upload your records to Dropbox for retrieval later. Don't have a TimePilot time and attendance system? This app will still work for you: You can upload your clock-in and clock-out data to a free Dropbox account and view it with a spreadsheet program like Microsoft Excel or Apple's Numbers. (Records are sent in .csv format)
Cat® Central
Access essential tools, insights, and support for your equipment. Easily find parts, view manuals, diagnose issues, and track orders. Connect with dealers and experts for fast assistance.
- Personalized tools and service recommendations
- Access operating manuals and maintenance schedules
- Diagnose fault codes
- Real-time equipment health and usage insights
- Scan QR codes for parts
- Order parts directly from dealer
- Connect with local dealers and support experts
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From finding the right parts to understanding your machine’s health, Cat Central brings together the tools, insights and support you need – all in one place. EVERYTHING YOU NEED, RIGHT WHERE YOU NEED IT • Add your Cat equipment to unlock personalized tools and service recommendations. • Instantly access operating manuals and maintenance schedules. • Access and diagnose fault codes. • Stay ahead with real-time health, fuel, and usage insights. • Track orders, view purchase history and request service from your dealer. FIND PARTS. GET SUPPORT. FAST. • Scan your equipment's QR code to access parts that fit your equipment. • Check inventory and order directly from your dealer. • Watch how-to videos or follow DIY resources with step-by-step instructions you can trust. • Connect with your local dealer or chat with a support expert 24/7. POWERFUL TOOLS ON THE MOVE • Lock in parts pricing by using quotes and share your cart for quick approvals. • Take advantage of financing, customer value agreements, rewards and more. • Seamlessly access other Cat applications like VisionLink, SIS2GO and MyCatFinancial. Download Cat Central and take control of your equipment – anytime, anywhere.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Cat® Central at 4.6 against TimePilot Extreme Blue II's 4.0. Cat® Central also leads on ratings volume (4.4K vs 3). TimePilot Extreme Blue II's advantage is iOS requirement (10.3 vs 16.4). 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.
Cat® Central holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cat® Central has 4.4K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.
TimePilot Extreme Blue II ships an update every 5 weeks, Cat® Central every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | TimePilot Extreme Blue II | Cat® Central |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.0 (3 ratings) | 4.6 (4.4K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 43.1% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 3 | 4.4K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 10.3 — better | 16.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 52 MB | 139 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | TimePilot Corporation | Caterpillar Inc. |
Customer experience
TimePilot Extreme Blue II
Cat® Central
Bugs and requests
TimePilot Extreme Blue II
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Cat® Central
Reported bugs
3 issues- App crashes when changing equipment
- Login issues, password expired
- Locks up after gathering personal info
Requested features
3 requests- Audible operation manuals
- Accommodate old models
- Dark mode option
In-app purchases
TimePilot Extreme Blue II
No in-app purchases
Cat® Central
No in-app purchases
Questions
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