Comparison

Connect Distribution 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

Connect Distribution

Features
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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.

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

Connect Distribution4 screens
Perkins® Visitor4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

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

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.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
Connect Distribution versus Perkins® Visitor: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterConnect DistributionPerkins® Visitor
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size26 MB48 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperConnect Distribution Services LimitedPerkins Engines Company Limited

In-app purchases

None

Connect Distribution

No in-app purchases

None

Perkins® Visitor

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Connect Distribution free?
Connect Distribution 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 Connect Distribution or Perkins® Visitor have ads?
Neither Connect Distribution nor Perkins® Visitor shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Connect Distribution or Perkins® Visitor?
Connect Distribution ships an update every 4 months, and Perkins® Visitor every 2 months. Most recently, Connect Distribution was updated on October 25, 2026 and Perkins® Visitor on October 17, 2026.

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