Connect Distribution vs Perkins® Visitor
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Connect Distribution
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An even easier way for the UK’s leading spare parts distributor to support your business. The Connect Distribution app is about making life easier for independent retailers and engineers, giving them quick access into key areas of Connections and keeping them up-to-date with key deals, promotions and product launches.
Perkins® Visitor
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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.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Perkins® Visitor at every 2 months against Connect Distribution's every 4 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Connect Distribution ships an update every 4 months, Perkins® Visitor every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Connect Distribution | Perkins® Visitor |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 26 MB | 48 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Connect Distribution Services Limited | Perkins Engines Company Limited |
In-app purchases
Connect Distribution
No in-app purchases
Perkins® Visitor
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Connect Distribution free?
Is Perkins® Visitor free?
Do Connect Distribution or Perkins® Visitor have ads?
Which is updated more often, Connect Distribution or Perkins® Visitor?
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