Comparison

Cat® Central vs K*Track

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

Head to head
About

Cat® Central

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
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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.

About

K*Track

Features
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K*Tracking is a package tracking app used by the dealers

Screenshots

Cat® Central4 screens
K*Track4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: K*Track at 12.0 against Cat® Central's 16.6. 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.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Cat® Central versus K*Track: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCat® CentralK*Track
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (3.9K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews39.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings3.9K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.612.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size139 MB28 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCaterpillar Inc.FDC SOLUTIONS INC

Bugs and 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

K*Track

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Cat® Central

No in-app purchases

None

K*Track

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Cat® Central free?
Cat® Central is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is K*Track free?
K*Track is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Cat® Central or K*Track have ads?
Neither Cat® Central nor K*Track shows ads.

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