Comparison

CATService vs MultiSens

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

MultiSens

This industrial application collects route-based data from wireless vibration sensors and thermal cameras for machine condition monitoring. It facilitates visual inspections and integrates with various condition monitoring devices.

Highlights
  • Route-based data collection
  • Machine condition monitoring
  • Wireless vibration sensor integration
  • Thermal image camera support
  • Visual inspection capabilities
  • Connects to multiple devices
Features
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MS-2234 is an industrial application for machine condition monitoring that connects to a variety of commercially available wireless vibration sensors, thermal image cameras and other condition monitoring devices, with the purpose of collecting route-based data and performing visual inspections.

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: MultiSens at Free against CATService's $450.00. MultiSens also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 15 months). CATService's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.6). 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

MultiSens 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, MultiSens every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
CATService versus MultiSens: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCATServiceMultiSens
Price$450.00Free — better
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 15 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPadiPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB90 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMotionics LLCSens-OS

In-app purchases

None

CATService

No in-app purchases

None

MultiSens

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is CATService free?
CATService costs $450.00, with no in-app purchases.
Is MultiSens free?
MultiSens is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do CATService or MultiSens have ads?
Neither CATService nor MultiSens shows ads.
Which is updated more often, CATService or MultiSens?
CATService ships an update every 15 months, and MultiSens every 2 months. Most recently, CATService was updated on October 6, 2026 and MultiSens on September 28, 2026.

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