Comparison

CATService vs Vuforia View

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

Head to head
About

CATService

Features
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This app requires external measurement hardware to operate. This app is a custom-made app for Caterpillar to conduct engine vibration test and crankshaft deflection test. The vibration test function connects iPad to the Data Acquisition Box and collects in real time the Overall RMS Vibration (Acceleration, Velocity and Displacement). Real time vibration spectrum is also displayed. The crankshaft deflection test function works with Motionics wireless measurement read (WiMER). When the sensor is attached and connected, users can wirelessly capture sensor readings at 5 testing positions on crankshaft via Bluetooth Low Energy. Crank web vertical and horizontal deflections are automatically calculated once 5 readings are collected. Testing report is generated after each test. It also enables importing and merging PDF reports created by other Apps. User can easily get access to saved reports via a report manager. FEATURES: Vibration Test: - Real-Time Overall RMS values - Vibration Signal Spectrum/Waveform - Vibration in Velocity (ips or mm/s) or Acceleration (G's) - User can select from different industrial severity standards - User can define customized alarm and danger values - Signal Averaging option Crankshaft Deflection Test: - Wireless sensor connectivity - Test information editing - Sensor measuring crankshaft rotating angle and indicator showing test positions - Crankshaft end play test included - Auto calculating vertical and horizontal deflections Report Generation: - Test report generation including engine information, measurement values, data plots, note, signature, location information - Email PDF report and wireless printing - Report manager available - Import and merge reports from other Apps

About

Vuforia View

Access and share augmented reality experiences rich with 3D content and IoT data on mobile devices and digital eyewear. This tool brings products to life and empowers your workforce with immersive user interactions created in Vuforia Studio.

Highlights
  • Access AR experiences
  • Share AR experiences
  • Rich 3D content integration
  • IoT data integration
  • Mobile and digital eyewear support
  • Model Target detection and tracking
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Vuforia View allows users to access and share Augmented Reality experiences, that are rich with 3D content and IoT data on mobile devices and digital eyewear across the enterprise. Vuforia View brings products to life and empowers your workforce with immersive user interactions that are created in Vuforia Studio, a rapid authoring environment for scalable AR experiences. Download Vuforia View today to experience the value that Vuforia Augmented Reality can bring to your business. Getting started is easy: 1) Open the Vuforia View Gallery 2) Select an experience 3) Enjoy Improved detection and tracking of Model Targets

Screenshots

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Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Vuforia View at Free against CATService's $450.00. Vuforia View also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 15 months). CATService's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.0). On 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

Vuforia View is free to download; CATService costs $450.00 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CATService ships an update every 15 months, Vuforia View every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
CATService versus Vuforia View: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCATServiceVuforia View
Price$450.00Free — better
Rating—4.3 (34 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—31.3% of reviews
Number of ratings—34 — better
Update frequencyEvery 15 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS13.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB187 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMotionics LLCPTC Inc.

In-app purchases

None

CATService

No in-app purchases

None

Vuforia View

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is CATService free?
CATService costs $450.00, with no in-app purchases.
Is Vuforia View free?
Vuforia View is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do CATService or Vuforia View have ads?
Neither CATService nor Vuforia View shows ads.
Which is updated more often, CATService or Vuforia View?
CATService ships an update every 15 months, and Vuforia View every 2 months. Most recently, CATService was updated on October 6, 2026 and Vuforia View on October 21, 2026.

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