M Performance Drive Analyser vs PM8DAm
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
M Performance Drive Analyser
This app analyzes driving dynamics, providing professional recording and analysis of performance data. View results as videos and graphs on your smartphone after connecting an OBD stick to your BMW. Supports all BMW models from 2008 onwards.
- Track and data recording with video
- Professional analysis tools
- Video file generation with data overlay
- Precision time measurement for tests
- Real-time engine power and torque display
- Real-time engine data
- Fuel consumption and CO2 emission tracking
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M PERFORMANCE DRIVE ANALYSER. Derived directly from motorsports, the M Performance Drive Analyser calculates all important driving dynamics data and provides you with numerous professional recording and analysis options. Results can be displayed and analysed in the form of videos and graphical representations on your smartphone. The plug and play system requires the M Performance Drive Analyser OBD stick that you connect to the OBD (on-board-diagnostics) port of your car. The OBD stick is a BMW genuine accessory product that is available at your BMW dealer. All BMW car models 2008 and later are supported. KEY FEATURES TrackDrive Track- and data recording including video with professional analysis tools. One click generation of a video file with overlay driving dynamics data for sharing TestDrive Precision time measurement for acceleration, distance, elasticity and brake deceleration tests PowerDrive Shows real time engine power and torque G-Drive Shows lateral and linear acceleration with maximum value notifications CoreDrive Shows real time engine data FuelDrive Shows fuel consumption and CO2 emission including fuel cost The M Performance Drive Analyser is designed and manufactured by INATRONIC GmbH & Co. KG for BMW AG Munich. Important note: Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life.
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.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: PM8DAm at every 2 months against M Performance Drive Analyser's every 7 months. PM8DAm also leads on device support (4 vs 2) and iOS requirement (13.2 vs 16.6). On price, 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.
M Performance Drive Analyser ships an update every 7 months, PM8DAm every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and March 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | M Performance Drive Analyser | PM8DAm |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.6 (11 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 61.5% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 11 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | 13.2 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 36 MB | 20 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | INATRONIC | Ulrich Schoberer |
In-app purchases
M Performance Drive Analyser
No in-app purchases
PM8DAm
No in-app purchases
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