Comparison

UtiliPad vs PMI Atom

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

Head to head
About

UtiliPad

Capture precise GNSS data for utility line operations on your iPhone or iPad. Record location, attributes, and notes, then generate PDF map datasheets for as-built documentation. Supports third-party hardware for enhanced accuracy.

Highlights
  • Accurate GNSS data capture
  • Utility line operations focus
  • Switch between utility line types
  • Record attribute information
  • Attach photos and notes
  • Generate PDF map datasheets
  • Save work to iTunes library
Features
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UtiliPad allows field technicians the ability to capture highly accurate GNSS data measurements using supported third party hardware (sold separately) directly on his/her iPhone or iPad device. Like Tri-Global Technologies’ other software innovations, all information collected is centric to utility line operations. UtiliPad users have the ability to simply switch between utility line types, collect accurate geographic locational data, and record simple attribute information including, but not limited to, type of feature, photograph, notes, and relational spatial data references. Upon completion of field collection activities, user can then save work as a PDF map datasheet and transfer into their iTunes library. This PDF map datasheet can be used as a simple As-Built generation tool for any type of basic utility design or documentation. Please note: Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life.

About

PMI Atom

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The PMI Atom application is used in conjunction with the Atom Environmental Sensor from Power Monitors, Inc. With this application, users can download time-series measurements from their Atoms, take real-time spot measurements and more! The PMI Atom application also allows users to integrate seamlessly with PQ Canvass, PMI's flag-ship time-series analysis platform.

Screenshots

UtiliPad1 screens
PMI Atom4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: PMI Atom at every 5 days against UtiliPad's every 6 weeks. UtiliPad's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 16.0). 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

UtiliPad ships an update every 6 weeks, PMI Atom every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and September 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
UtiliPad versus PMI Atom: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterUtiliPadPMI Atom
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (8 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings8 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS9.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size81 MB23 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperTri-Global Technologies LLCPower Monitors, Incorporated

In-app purchases

None

UtiliPad

No in-app purchases

None

PMI Atom

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is UtiliPad free?
UtiliPad is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is PMI Atom free?
PMI Atom is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do UtiliPad or PMI Atom have ads?
Neither UtiliPad nor PMI Atom shows ads.
Which is updated more often, UtiliPad or PMI Atom?
UtiliPad ships an update every 6 weeks, and PMI Atom every 5 days. Most recently, UtiliPad was updated on September 18, 2026 and PMI Atom on September 8, 2026.

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