Comparison

CMJ vs Perkins® Visitor

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

Head to head
About

CMJ

Features
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Your must have guide to the CMJ's two day Autumn 2023 Trade Event. CMJ suppliers will be showcasing their collections ahead of the Christmas season to CMJ retailers over the course of the two-day event, which brings members together to provide them with unique buying and networking opportunities.

About

Perkins® Visitor

Features
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This is the official app for visitors attending Perkins hosted events, whether held at Caterpillar-owned training facilities and visitor centres or at external venues such as hotels, conference centres, customer sites or other event locations. Perkins is a Caterpillar brand. While Caterpillar owns and operates its facilities, Perkins hosts and manages events delivered both within Caterpillar locations and at non-Caterpillar venues. To access content within this app, you must be a registered participant for a Perkins event or have received confirmation of your attendance. When attending a Perkins event supported by this app, you will be able to: - Find information on how to get to the event location, whether at a Caterpillar facility or an alternative venue - Review relevant rules, policies, and guidelines that apply to the specific event location - Discover local attractions and things to do near the event venue during your free time - Receive travel guidance and event-related advice from the FG Wilson event team If you are attending a Perkins event in person or joining virtually, the app will also allow you to: - View event agendas and explore session details - Create and manage a personalised event schedule - View speaker biographies and profiles - Access interactive maps and venue information (where applicable) - Follow live event activity, including attendee comments, photos, and updates - Join live-streamed sessions for virtual attendance - Network with other attendees through chat and additional interactive features. If your event is hosted by Caterpillar, you may also be required to install and use the Caterpillar-branded version of this application - The Caterpillar Visitor App. Support for both the Perkins and Caterpillar Visitor Apps is provided by the same team.

Screenshots

CMJ3 screens
Perkins® Visitor4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Perkins® Visitor at every 2 months against CMJ's every 22 months. 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

CMJ ships an update every 22 months, Perkins® Visitor every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
CMJ versus Perkins® Visitor: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCMJPerkins® Visitor
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 22 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.1 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size71 MB48 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperTHE COMPANY OF MASTER JEWELLERS LIMITEDPerkins Engines Company Limited

In-app purchases

None

CMJ

No in-app purchases

None

Perkins® Visitor

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is CMJ free?
CMJ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Perkins® Visitor free?
Perkins® Visitor is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do CMJ or Perkins® Visitor have ads?
Neither CMJ nor Perkins® Visitor shows ads.
Which is updated more often, CMJ or Perkins® Visitor?
CMJ ships an update every 22 months, and Perkins® Visitor every 2 months. Most recently, CMJ was updated on October 11, 2026 and Perkins® Visitor on October 17, 2026.

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