apps

[powerbiexpert22]

why apps are more preferred for content distribution compare with report?

[SaiTejaTalasila · Accepted solution]

Hi @powerbiexpert22 ,

You can refer this -

https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/power-bi/consumer/end-user-apps

As per my experience, I have seen one advantage for some reason if you delete any of your report and again if you publish it it's going to give a new url for that report,but if you are sharing reports individually then again you have update your users about this new link ,but when your distributing your reports through apps you don't have to worry about it you just need to update on app.

I hope it will be helpful.

Thanks,

Sai Teja 

[Anonymous · Accepted solution]

Hi @powerbiexpert22 

There are several advantages of using an app for content distribution over using reports:

1. An APP can package multiple reports and dashboards together, maintaining the grouping and identity of the content even after installation. This makes it easier for end users to navigate and find content over time.
2. With an APP, you can create and manage multiple audiences for different user groups, showing or hiding different content for each audience. This makes permission management more flexible and efficient.
3. APPs provide a consistent and centralized user experience, allowing users to interact with content in the Power BI service or mobile app, such as filtering, highlighting, and sorting data.
4. You can distribute APPs in various ways, such as through the AppSource marketplace, direct links, or automatic installation in colleagues’ Power BI accounts (requires admin permissions).

Refer to these links:

Apps in Power BI - Power BI | Microsoft Learn

Publish an app in Power BI - Power BI | Microsoft Learn

Distribute to large audiences with Power BI apps | Microsoft Power BI Blog | Microsoft Power BI

Best Regards,
Jarvis Tang
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[SaiTejaTalasila · Accepted solution]

Hi @powerbiexpert22 ,

You can refer this -

https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/power-bi/consumer/end-user-apps

As per my experience, I have seen one advantage for some reason if you delete any of your report and again if you publish it it's going to give a new url for that report,but if you are sharing reports individually then again you have update your users about this new link ,but when your distributing your reports through apps you don't have to worry about it you just need to update on app.

I hope it will be helpful.

Thanks,

Sai Teja 

[lbendlin]

App users don't need a Pro license.

[powerbiexpert22]

Hi @lbendlin 

apps are free only for the content which is backed by premium capacity . please see below post

https://community.fabric.microsoft.com/t5/Desktop/license-for-apps/m-p/4024133#M1280743

[lbendlin]

Correct. It's a trade-off. Either you have a premium/fabric capacity and limited pro licenses for development, or you give all report users pro licenses.