SAS Visual Analytics vs SDP
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SAS Visual Analytics
Access and interact with business reports and dashboards on the go. Explore data with multi-touch gestures, filter information, and stay updated with real-time changes. Securely view big data from anywhere, whether connected or offline.
- Interactive reports and dashboards
- Multi-touch gestures for data exploration
- Data filtering and drill-down capabilities
- Offline report access
- Secure data access based on user roles
- Access to big data
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SAS® Visual Analytics empowers decision makers with business reports and dashboards anywhere, anytime! SAS® Visual Analytics App, part of the SAS Visual Analytics product family, enables you to view and interact with reports that can contain a variety of charts, graphs, gauges, tables, and other report objects. With easy-to-use multi-touch gestures, you can move through the application, filter and drill into data in the reports, and make decisions in the office, in meetings, or out on the road. Business users can interactively explore vast amounts of data and collaborate with others via the SAS Visual Analytics App. When reports and data change, the app updates the view ensuring users are always up to date. Requirements: A supported version of SAS Visual Analytics: •SAS Visual Analytics on SAS® Viya® •SAS Visual Analytics 7.5 (SAS® 9.5) SAS Visual Analytics server backend versions 8.5, 8.4, 8.3, and 7.5. Highlights: • Anywhere you go. You can work with reports whether you are connected or not. • Interactive reports, dashboards and graphs. A variety of reports, dashboards, graphs, and gauges provide the customization and flexibility you need to meet your wide range of business demands. • Multiple gestures. You can use familiar gestures, including pinch, zoom, tap, and multi-touch. • Fast. Just as you’d expect – the application provides great response times and a fantastic experience while you work with your reports. • Secure. Data access is based on user role and access permissions. • Access to big data. You have the ability to access big data from SAS Visual Analytics. Release 7.5 is powered by SAS® LASR(TM) Analytic Server. Release 8.3 and later, on SAS Viya, are powered by SAS® Cloud Analytic Services (CAS). License Agreement: Your use of this application indicates your acceptance of the terms of the SAS Institute Inc. License Agreement for SAS® Visual Analytics App Software, linked to below. If you do not agree with these terms, you are not authorized to use the application.
SDP
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SDP - On Premises | Intune is specifically designed for organizations that use Microsoft Intune Mobile Application Management (MAM). The app will not function without the required Intune configuration and organizational policies in place. If you are unsure whether your organization supports this setup, please contact your IT administrator for clarification. For general use, users are recommended to download the standard ServiceDesk Plus | On-premises application. Employees can find answers or get the services they need, anytime and from anywhere, with the mobile app powered by ServiceDesk Plus. The platform combines ITSM essentials and ITAM with enterprise service management capabilities. Technicians can also manage requests, approvals, and tasks on the go, be it handling IT, HR, legal, or finance service desks. Here are some of the key features available in the app: Requests: Create, view, edit, and resolve requests. Track the status of tickets, assign technicians, and add notes. Tasks: Break down requests into tasks, assign them, and track progress. Attachments: Add files and images to requests for reference. Work logs: Record time spent on requests. Solutions: Access prerecorded solutions for common issues. Assets: Add assets through bar code/QR code scan, view details, and gain access to remote Windows machines. Calendar integration: View all your pending tickets as events on your mobile calendar app. Change approval: CAB members can quickly approve change requests. Additional features 1. Review and approve service requests and changes from your mobile device. 2. Receive real-time notifications on request assignments, replies, and approvals. 3. Chat with end users right from the app. 4. Create custom views and tailor the app to your preferences. If you haven't installed ServiceDesk Plus yet, go ahead and try out out the fully featured, 30-day, free trial at https://mnge.it/install-servicedesk. Note: This is not a stand-alone application. To log in, your organization must have downloaded and installed the ServiceDesk Plus app or must have an account with ServiceDesk Plus. The ServiceDesk Plus mobile app is only supported with ServiceDesk Plus On-premises version 14000 and above.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: SDP at 16.0 against SAS Visual Analytics's 18.5. 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.
SAS Visual Analytics ships an update monthly, SDP every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SAS Visual Analytics | SDP |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 20.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Monthly — better | Every 5 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 18.5 | 16.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 129 MB | 56 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | SAS Institute Inc. | Zoho Corporation |
In-app purchases
SAS Visual Analytics
No in-app purchases
SDP
No in-app purchases
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