# Service Tech Work Orders Plus vs Cat® Central

The clearest difference is price: Cat® Central at Free against Service Tech Work Orders Plus's $7.99. Cat® Central also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 10) and rating (4.6 vs 4.2). Service Tech Work Orders Plus's advantage is review sentiment (82% vs 40%) and device support (4 vs 2). On ads there is nothing between them.

Cat® Central is free to download; Service Tech Work Orders Plus costs $7.99 up front. Service Tech Work Orders Plus sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Cat® Central asks for nothing beyond the download.

Cat® Central holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cat® Central has 3.9K ratings behind it against 13, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 82% of Service Tech Work Orders Plus's written reviews are positive against 40% of Cat® Central's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Service Tech Work Orders Plus ships an update every 3 months, Cat® Central every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Service Tech Work Orders Plus | Cat® Central |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $7.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.2 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/service-tech-work-orders-plus/id849337035/reviews) | **[4.6 (3.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cat-central/id1608965148/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 13 | **3.9K** |
| Positive reviews | **81.8% of reviews** | 39.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 4 weeks** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 124 MB | 139 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 16.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [JZ Mobile LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/390988405) | [Caterpillar Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/571668770) |

## What reviewers say

### Service Tech Work Orders Plus

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/service-tech-work-orders-plus/id849337035)

Manage field service operations with this comprehensive app. Schedule appointments, create professional invoices and estimates, track client information, and analyze financial data. All your business management tools in one place, offline.

**Highlights:** Client-focused scheduling, Professional invoicing and estimates, Contact management with direct communication, Inventory and labor tracking, Profit & Loss analysis, Offline data storage, Customizable document formats

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Messages & Reminders | $3.99 | one-time |
| Estimates Bids & Quotes 2 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Scheduler | $3.99 | one-time |
| Auto Service Calls | $4.99 | one-time |
| Cloud Sync Secure Data Sharing | $6.99 | one-time |
| Profits Expenses & PDF Reports | $6.99 | one-time |
| All Productivity In-Apps | $9.99 | one-time |
| Monthly Statements | $14.99 | one-time |
| Craftsman NCE Cost Book | $14.99 | one-time |
| Mac User Full License | $19.99 | one-time |


### 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 Service Tech Work Orders Plus free?

Service Tech Work Orders Plus costs $7.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is Cat® Central free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Service Tech Work Orders Plus or Cat® Central?

Cat® Central is rated higher. Service Tech Work Orders Plus averages 4.2 out of 5 from 13 ratings, while Cat® Central averages 4.6 from 3.9K ratings.

### Do Service Tech Work Orders Plus or Cat® Central have ads?

Neither Service Tech Work Orders Plus nor Cat® Central shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Service Tech Work Orders Plus or Cat® Central?

Service Tech Work Orders Plus ships an update every 3 months, and Cat® Central every 4 weeks. Most recently, Service Tech Work Orders Plus was updated on September 17, 2026 and Cat® Central on September 25, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*