Comparison

UtiliPad vs PMI View

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 View

This application provides a platform for viewing and analyzing power quality data from field devices. It allows real-time inspection of waveforms, vector diagrams, harmonics, and meter readings. Recordings can be easily downloaded, inspected, and exported.

Highlights
  • Real-time waveform viewing
  • Vector diagram analysis
  • Harmonics inspection
  • Meter readings
  • Downloadable recordings
  • Exportable data
Features
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Power Monitors’ PMI View is the premiere way to view and analyze power quality data. PMI View is a powerful platform to collect, analyze, and inspect field devices connected through direct wifi connections or TCP. PMI View allows you to see the live waveforms, vector diagrams, harmonics, and meter readings in real time. Recordings can be downloaded, inspected, and exported with ease. Step into the next generation of power quality software.

Screenshots

UtiliPad1 screens
PMI View4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: UtiliPad at 9.0 against PMI View's 18.0. On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for UtiliPad against 5.0 for PMI View. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 8 and 4 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

UtiliPad ships an update every 6 weeks, PMI View every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
UtiliPad versus PMI View: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterUtiliPadPMI View
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (8 ratings)5.0 (4 ratings)
Number of ratings8 — better4
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS9.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size81 MB242 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTri-Global Technologies LLCPower Monitors, Incorporated

Customer experience

UtiliPad

All ratings8 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

PMI View

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

UtiliPad

No in-app purchases

None

PMI View

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is UtiliPad free?
UtiliPad is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is PMI View free?
PMI View is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, UtiliPad or PMI View?
UtiliPad and PMI View are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 8 and 4 ratings respectively.
Do UtiliPad or PMI View have ads?
Neither UtiliPad nor PMI View shows ads.
Which is updated more often, UtiliPad or PMI View?
UtiliPad ships an update every 6 weeks, and PMI View every 2 months. Most recently, UtiliPad was updated on September 18, 2026 and PMI View on September 17, 2026.

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