Comparison

Nalco E vs Dynamics 365 Field Service

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

Head to head
About

Nalco E

This app allows users to easily capture and track system-specific data, including water chemistry, inventory, and meter readings. It helps ensure optimal performance of water systems and proactively identifies potential issues. Features include offline data capture and alerts for out-of-limit results.

Highlights
  • Capture water chemistry, inventory, and meter data
  • Trigger alerts for out-of-limit results
  • Measure bacteria counts quickly
  • Offline data capture capability
  • Proactive identification of system issues
Features
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The Nalco Water E-data mobile app provides a simple, practical way for both sales associates and customers to capture and track system-specific data quickly and securely. The E-data mobile app helps customers ensure water systems are performing optimally and helps to proactively identify when corrective actions should be taken. The Nalco Water E-data app makes it easy to: • Capture and record water chemistry, inventory and water meter data for systems not connected to automatic instrumentation • Trigger alerts and notifications for results outside of preset limits • Measure bacteria counts consistently and accurately in as little as 15 minutes with the Rapid Bio Intelligence total aerobic bacteria test kit • Capture results with or without an internet connection The world’s leading provider of water treatment and process improvements, Nalco Water partners with customers who seek innovative solutions for water and resource constraints. As an Ecolab company, we’re perfectly aligned with the corporate vision to be the global leader in water, hygiene and energy technology and services, providing and protecting what is vital.

About

Dynamics 365 Field Service

Empower field service workers with a mobile app designed for their needs. Access and interact with critical data even without internet connectivity, thanks to robust offline capabilities. Data sync keeps the back office updated on work performed.

Highlights
  • Robust offline capabilities
  • Periodic data sync
  • Customizable on Power Apps platform
  • Access and interact with data
  • Designed for field service workers
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Our next generation Field Service app powered by Dynamics 365. Go to http://aka.ms/FSMFeatures for more information about the app and our Field Service solutions. The Field Service mobile app is specifically crafted to the field service worker’s needs with features such as robust offline capabilities to continue accessing and interacting with the data that they need when visiting remote destinations without internet connectivity. Periodic data sync keeps the back-office informed of work being performed, so that the proper actions can be taken or kick-started as appropriate. Built on the Microsoft Power Apps platform, the mobile application is entirely customizable to define what types of data field service workers can access and much more. By installing this app, you agree to the terms at https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?linkid=2238123

Screenshots

Nalco E4 screens
Dynamics 365 Field Service4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Nalco E at 3.0 against Dynamics 365 Field Service's 1.7. Nalco E also leads on review sentiment (14% vs 5%) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). Dynamics 365 Field Service's advantage is ratings volume (224 vs 21). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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

Nalco E holds the better App Store score, 3.0 against 1.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Dynamics 365 Field Service has 224 ratings behind it against 21, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 14% of Nalco E's written reviews are positive against 5% of Dynamics 365 Field Service's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Nalco E ships an update every 5 weeks, Dynamics 365 Field Service every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on June 4, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Nalco E versus Dynamics 365 Field Service: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNalco EDynamics 365 Field Service
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (21 ratings) — better1.7 (224 ratings)
Positive reviews14.3% of reviews — better5.0% of reviews
Number of ratings21224 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size109 MB148 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNALCO COMPANY LLCMicrosoft Corporation

Customer experience

Nalco E

All ratings21 ratings
Positive47.6%
Neutral0.0%
Negative52.4%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive14.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative85.7%

Dynamics 365 Field Service

All ratings224 ratings
Positive17.4%
Neutral2.7%
Negative79.9%
Written reviews121 reviews
Positive5.0%
Neutral1.7%
Negative93.4%

Bugs and requests

Nalco E

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Dynamics 365 Field Service

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Constant login issues and never-ending login loops
  • Randomly crashes or resets to home screen
  • Syncing and saving errors, lost progress
  • Incompatible with certain devices/OSes

Requested features

4 requests
  • Offline mode with full functionality
  • Streamlined, intuitive UI designed for field work
  • Batch/bulk upload and update capabilities
  • Improved performance and stability

In-app purchases

None

Nalco E

No in-app purchases

None

Dynamics 365 Field Service

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Nalco E free?
Nalco E is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Dynamics 365 Field Service free?
Dynamics 365 Field Service is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Nalco E or Dynamics 365 Field Service?
Nalco E is rated higher. Nalco E averages 3.0 out of 5 from 21 ratings, while Dynamics 365 Field Service averages 1.7 from 224 ratings.
Do Nalco E or Dynamics 365 Field Service have ads?
Neither Nalco E nor Dynamics 365 Field Service shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Nalco E or Dynamics 365 Field Service?
Nalco E ships an update every 5 weeks, and Dynamics 365 Field Service every 3 weeks. Most recently, Nalco E was updated on June 4, 2026 and Dynamics 365 Field Service on September 22, 2026.

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