Microsoft Power BI vs TracM8
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Microsoft Power BI
Access and analyze your business data from anywhere with powerful mobile tools. Visualize key metrics, filter information, and share insights on the go. Get real-time notifications and ask questions of your data with a virtual analyst.
- View data in one place
- Explore, filter, and focus data
- Annotate and share reports
- Set data alerts and notifications
- Q&A virtual analyst for insights
- Secure on-premises data access
- Scan barcodes/QR codes for data
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Access your data from anywhere. Get notifications, annotate and share, and dive deep into your data with powerful features for decision making on the go. Highlights: • View all your important data in one place • Tap to explore, filter, and focus on what’s most important • Easily annotate and share reports and visualizations • Set data alerts and get real-time notifications • Ask questions in your own words and get meaningful insights into your data with the Q&A virtual analyst • Securely access your on-premises data • Scan barcodes and QR codes to easily track inventory and get real-world data in context • Start exploring your Power BI data instantly, with no setup needed Get the full Power BI suite and never miss a beat with Power BI Desktop, the Power BI web service, and Power BI Mobile! By installing this app, you agree to the terms at: https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?linkid=2178902
TracM8
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TracM8 provides real-time visibility of temperature monitoring devices, fleet status, alerts, and operational health across your organisation. The TracM8 mobile app gives existing TracM8 customers fast access to critical monitoring information while on the move. Features include: • View all assigned fleets and monitoring devices • Monitor live temperature readings • Review device status and connectivity • Receive push notifications for temperature alerts and operational events • View recent alerts and alarm history • Access battery, signal strength, and device health information • Search and review fleet devices quickly from your mobile device TracM8 is intended for authorised customers with an active TracM8 account. An existing TracM8 client account is required to sign in and access monitoring data.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is chart position: Microsoft Power BI at #200 against TracM8's unranked. TracM8's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.0). 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.
Microsoft Power BI ships an update fortnightly, TracM8 every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Microsoft Power BI | TracM8 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (97K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 46.6% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 97K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly — better | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Best chart rank | #200 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 215 MB | 29 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Microsoft Corporation | PRIM8LABS LIMITED |
Bugs and requests
Microsoft Power BI
Reported bugs
5 issues- Frequent login issues and SSO problems
- Visualizations not rendering correctly
- Inconsistent behavior when switching between reports
- Drill-through functionality not working as expected
- Scaling and layout issues on iPad and larger devices
Requested features
5 requests- Ability to refresh data and reports remotely
- Enhanced navigation and bookmarking features
- Improved support for touch-based interactions
- Better optimization for smaller mobile screens
- Integration with other Microsoft 365 apps
TracM8
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Microsoft Power BI
No in-app purchases
TracM8
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Microsoft Power BI free?
Is TracM8 free?
Do Microsoft Power BI or TracM8 have ads?
Which is updated more often, Microsoft Power BI or TracM8?
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