# ABS MyFreedom™ vs Cat® Central

The clearest difference is rating: Cat® Central at 4.6 against ABS MyFreedom™'s 2.7. Cat® Central also leads on review sentiment (40% vs 0%) and ratings volume (3.9K vs 7). ABS MyFreedom™'s advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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 2.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cat® Central has 3.9K ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of ABS MyFreedom™'s written reviews are positive against 40% of Cat® Central's.

ABS MyFreedom™ ships an update every 2 months, Cat® Central every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ABS MyFreedom™ | Cat® Central |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.7 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/abs-myfreedom/id1504877872/reviews) | **[4.6 (3.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cat-central/id1608965148/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 7 | **3.9K** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **39.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 4 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 79 MB | 139 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 16.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [American Bureau of Shipping](https://appshunter.io/developer/511950979) | [Caterpillar Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/571668770) |

## What reviewers say

### ABS MyFreedom™

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/abs-myfreedom/id1504877872)

Manage asset certification, classification status, and reports for your fleets and vessels. Track inspections and ensure regulatory adherence through a user-friendly mobile interface. Streamline asset management and compliance for maritime professionals.

**Highlights:** Manage asset certification, Track classification status, Generate reports, Monitor fleets and vessels, Ensure regulatory adherence, Streamlined asset management

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Cat® Central

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cat-central/id1608965148)

This app provides a centralized platform for managing heavy equipment. It offers tools for finding parts, accessing manuals, diagnosing issues, and tracking machine health. Users can also connect with dealers and access support resources.

**Highlights:** Personalized tools and service recommendations, Access operating manuals and maintenance schedules, Diagnose fault codes, Real-time machine health insights, Scan QR codes for parts, Order parts and request service, Connect with local dealers

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Intuitive app
- 💡 Ability to order parts
- 👍 Saving equipment models
- 🚀 Fast and simple to use

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Difficult to change equipment
- 🐛 Parts diagrams hard to follow
- 🐛 Difficult to find parts
- 🐛 Never loads, asks for dealer info
- 🐛 Clunky and unreliable

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when changing equipment
- Login issues, password expired
- Locks up after gathering personal info

**Requested features**

- Audible operation manuals
- Accommodate old models
- Dark mode option


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ABS MyFreedom™ free?

ABS MyFreedom™ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Cat® Central free?

Cat® Central is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, ABS MyFreedom™ or Cat® Central?

Cat® Central is rated higher. ABS MyFreedom™ averages 2.7 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while Cat® Central averages 4.6 from 3.9K ratings.

### Do ABS MyFreedom™ or Cat® Central have ads?

Neither ABS MyFreedom™ nor Cat® Central shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, ABS MyFreedom™ or Cat® Central?

ABS MyFreedom™ ships an update every 2 months, and Cat® Central every 4 weeks. Most recently, ABS MyFreedom™ was updated on September 19, 2026 and Cat® Central on September 25, 2026.

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