PM8DAm vs Upgrado
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
PM8DAm
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The PM8DAm will let you: - Connect to the PowerMeter8 via bluetooth - Show in detail all the information about your PowerMeter8 - Perform the PowerMeter8 firmware upgrade and calibration - Record the torque data end easily export it in .csv format This app integrates Health app to store time, distance and heart rate data.
Upgrado
This application facilitates firmware upgrades for specific Elite indoor trainers. It automatically detects available updates and guides users through the confirmation and installation process. Ensure your trainer is powered and close to your device for optimal performance.
- Automatic firmware detection
- User-confirmed updates
- Troubleshooting tips
- Bluetooth connection guidance
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This app is intended to upgrade the firmware of some Elite indoor trainers. The app automatically checks if there’s an available firmware and, if the user confirms, it proceeds with the update. Tips / troubleshooting: - Be sure that the trainer is powered and the blue led is blinking. - Keep the device close to the trainer to improve the transmission - Close the all the app using Bluetooth in background (my E-training, Zwift, TrainerRoad, The Sufferfest, etc…) - If you have problem in the connection, try rebooting the phone/tablet and the trainer. If this doesn’t fix the problem, contact us at myetraining@elite-it.com
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Verdict
The clearest difference is device support: PM8DAm at 4 against Upgrado's 2. 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
PM8DAm ships an update every 2 months, Upgrado every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on March 5, 2026 and August 29, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | PM8DAm | Upgrado |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 2.1 (22 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 30.3% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 22 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 5 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.2 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 20 MB | 29 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Ulrich Schoberer | Elite srl |
In-app purchases
PM8DAm
No in-app purchases
Upgrado
No in-app purchases
