{"id":52860,"date":"2025-08-21T11:33:49","date_gmt":"2025-08-21T06:33:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/chartexpo.com\/blog\/?p=52860"},"modified":"2025-11-19T12:01:40","modified_gmt":"2025-11-19T07:01:40","slug":"apps-for-power-bi","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/chartexpo.com\/blog\/apps-for-power-bi","title":{"rendered":"Apps for Power BI: From Data to Insights in a Few Clicks"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>What is a Power BI App? Why should you use Power BI Apps, and when should you use Power BI Apps? This guide dives deep into all these. It also delves deep into the key features and benefits of Power BI Apps, the various types of Power BI Apps, and the differences between Power Apps and Power BI.<\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/chartexpo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/apps-for-power-bi-main.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-4345\" style=\"max-width: 100%;\" src=\"https:\/\/chartexpo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/apps-for-power-bi-main.jpg\" alt=\"Apps for Power BI\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/chartexpo.com\/utmAction\/MTYrYmxvZytwYitjZXhwbytQQkk4NzkrU2Fua2V5Kw==\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-4345\" src=\"https:\/\/chartexpo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/CTA-in-power-bi.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"205\" height=\"113\" \/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/chartexpo.com\/utmAction\/MTYrYmxvZyt4bCtjZXhwbytDRTg3OSs=\" target=\"_blank&quot;\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-4345\" src=\"https:\/\/chartexpo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/CTA-in-microsoft-excel.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"205\" height=\"113\" \/><\/a> <a href=\" https:\/\/chartexpo.com\/utmAction\/MTYrYmxvZytncytjZXhwbytDRTg3OSs=\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-4345\" src=\"https:\/\/chartexpo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/CTA-in-google-sheets.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"205\" height=\"113\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<p>This guide shows you how Power BI transforms data and how to update it. It also shows you how Power BI publishing to the web works and the various Power BI services, such as Power BI in Office 365, Power BI for Mac, and Power BI web. This guide addresses the difference between Power BI Pro and Premium.<\/p>\n<p>Aside from all these, you&#8217;ll discover how to use the Power BI Application for reporting.<\/p>\n<style>\n  .toc-container {<br \/>    max-width: 100%;<br \/>    font-family: Arial, sans-serif;<br \/>  }<\/p>\n<p>  .toc-list {<br \/>    list-style: none;<br \/>    padding: 0;<br \/>  }<\/p>\n<p>  .toc-list li {<br \/>    font-size: 16px;<br \/>    line-height: 1.5;<br \/>    word-wrap: break-word;<br \/>    overflow-wrap: break-word;<br \/>    max-width: 100%;<br \/>    margin-bottom: 8px;<br \/>  }<\/p>\n<p>  .toc-list li a {<br \/>    text-decoration: none;<br \/>    color: #0073aa;<br \/>  }<\/p>\n<\/style>\n<div class=\"toc-container\">\n<h3>Table of Contents:<\/h3>\n<ol class=\"toc-list\">\n<li><a href=\"#what-is-a-power-bi-app\">What is a Power BI App?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#why-use-power-bi-apps\">Why Use Power BI Apps?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#when-should-you-use-power-bi-apps\">When Should You Use Power BI Apps?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#key-features-and-benefits-of-power-bi-apps\">Key Features and Benefits of Power BI Apps<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#how-many-types-of-power-bi-apps\">How many Types of Power BI Apps?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#what-is-the-difference-between-power-apps-vs-power-bi\">What is the Difference Between Power Apps vs Power BI?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#how-to-use-the-power-bi-application-for-reporting\">How to use the Power BI Application for Reporting?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#limitations-of-the-power-bi-application\">Limitations of the Power BI Application<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#faqs\">FAQs<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#wrap-up\">Wrap Up<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"what-is-a-power-bi-app\">What is a Power BI App?<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Definition:<\/strong> A Power BI App is a packaged collection of <a href=\"https:\/\/chartexpo.com\/blog\/power-bi-dashboard-vs-report\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">reports and dashboards<\/a> that provides pre-built, interactive insights for users. It provides a platform for easy visualization, data sharing, and analytics across an organization. This ensures streamlined reporting and efficient <a href=\"https:\/\/chartexpo.com\/blog\/data-driven-decision-making\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">decision-making<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"why-use-power-bi-apps\">Why Use Power BI Apps?<\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Simplified Data Sharing<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Power BI Apps allow organizations to distribute and package reports and dashboards to specific user groups. Instead of a user sharing multiple reports individually, the app ensures all stakeholders have access to the most relevant data in a structured manner.<\/p>\n<ol start=\"2\">\n<li><strong>Role-Based Access Control<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Organizations can assign different permission levels within an app, and that ensures sensitive data is visible only to authorized users. This will enhance security and compliance with <a href=\"https:\/\/chartexpo.com\/blog\/what-is-data-governance\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">data governance<\/a> policies.<\/p>\n<ol start=\"3\">\n<li><strong> Improved Accessibility and Usability<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Apps in Power BI offer a single access point for reports, and that makes it easy for users to find and interact with data. Users can gain access to insights on the web, mobile devices, or embedded within other applications.<\/p>\n<ol start=\"4\">\n<li><strong>Easy Updates and Maintenance<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Power BI Apps supports seamless updates. When a report is updated, users automatically receive the latest version without the need for manual redistribution.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"when-should-you-use-power-bi-apps\">When Should You Use Power BI Apps?<\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Managing Large-Scale Reporting Needs<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>It provides centralized and up-to-date insights that prevent outdated (or conflicting) versions of reports.<\/p>\n<ol start=\"2\">\n<li><strong>Maintaining Report Consistency<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>It makes data easily accessible without overwhelming users. This is important for organizations that handle multiple reports across various teams.<\/p>\n<ol start=\"3\">\n<li><strong> Ensuring Role-Based Access Control<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>The data security is maintained since varying levels of access are needed by different users. This helps in maintaining a unified reporting structure.<\/p>\n<ol start=\"4\">\n<li><strong>Distributing Reports to Multiple Users<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>It helps users share consistent, pre-built reports with different departments (or teams) without sending multiple files.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"key-features-and-benefits-of-power-bi-apps\">Key Features and Benefits of Power BI Apps<\/h2>\n<p>These are the key features and benefits of Power BI Apps:<\/p>\n<h3>Key Features<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Pre-Packaged Dashboards &amp; Reports:<\/strong> Users receive ready-to-use insights without having to build reports from scratch.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Seamless Updates:<\/strong> Changes to the report automatically reflect for all users.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Centralized Report Management:<\/strong> It provides a single access point for all reports, which reduces redundancy.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Integration with Microsoft 365 &amp; Other Tools:<\/strong> It connects with SharePoint, Excel, Teams, and other third-party apps.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Benefits<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Enhanced Collaboration:<\/strong> Teams have access to real-time data insights.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Time-Saving:<\/strong> It eliminates manual report distribution.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Scalability:<\/strong> It supports growing business data needs.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Data Security &amp; Compliance:<\/strong> The controlled access ensures sensitive data protection.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"how-many-types-of-power-bi-apps\">How many Types of Power BI Apps?<\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Organizational Apps<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>These are created and managed within an organization to distribute dashboards and reports to specific user groups. There is role-based access control for secure data sharing.<\/p>\n<ol start=\"2\">\n<li><strong>Template Apps<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>These are pre-built apps developed by third-party vendors (or Microsoft). It\u2019s designed for quick deployment. Template apps come in handy when integrating with popular business applications like Google Analytics, Salesforce, or Dynamics 365.<\/p>\n<ol start=\"3\">\n<li><strong>Custom Embedded Apps<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/chartexpo.com\/blog\/power-bi-report-examples\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Power BI reports<\/a> are embedded into other business applications, portals, or websites. It\u2019s used for seamlessly integrating Power BI into existing workflows.<\/p>\n<ol start=\"4\">\n<li><strong>Power BI Mobile Apps<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Power BI Mobile apps are designed for viewing Power BI reports on mobile devices (Android and iOS). It enables on-the-go access to insights.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"what-is-the-difference-between-power-apps-vs-power-bi\">What is the Difference Between Power Apps vs Power BI?<\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Purpose &amp; Functionality<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ul>\n<li>Power BI: It\u2019s a data visualization and business intelligence tool used to create reports and interactive dashboards for data-driven decision-making.<\/li>\n<li>Power Apps: It&#8217;s a no-code\/low-code application development platform that gives users room to build custom business applications without extensive coding. It helps automate workflows, collect data, and improve business processes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ol start=\"2\">\n<li><strong>Integration<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ul>\n<li>Power BI can be embedded within Power Apps to offer real-time analytics.<\/li>\n<li>Power Apps capture data from users. The data is usually analyzed in Power BI.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ol start=\"3\">\n<li><strong>Use Cases<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ul>\n<li>Power BI is used for visualizing, analyzing, and sharing data insights to support business intelligence.<\/li>\n<li>Power Apps is used for automating manual tasks, form-based applications, integrating with other business systems, and collecting user input.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"how-to-use-the-power-bi-application-for-reporting\">How to use the Power BI Application for Reporting?<\/h2>\n<p>Here are some custom visuals by ChartExpo that you can use in Power BI.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Sankey Diagram:<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/chartexpo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/apps-for-power-bi-1.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-4345\" style=\"max-width: 100%;\" src=\"https:\/\/chartexpo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/apps-for-power-bi-1.jpg\" alt=\"Apps for Power BI\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<p><strong>Likert Scale Chart:<\/strong><\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/chartexpo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/apps-for-power-bi-2.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-4345\" style=\"max-width: 100%;\" src=\"https:\/\/chartexpo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/apps-for-power-bi-2.jpg\" alt=\"Apps for Power BI\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<p><strong>Comparison Bar Chart:<\/strong><\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/chartexpo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/apps-for-power-bi-3.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-4345\" style=\"max-width: 100%;\" src=\"https:\/\/chartexpo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/apps-for-power-bi-3.jpg\" alt=\"Apps for Power BI\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<p><strong>Multi-Axis Line Chart:<\/strong><\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/chartexpo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/apps-for-power-bi-4.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-4345\" style=\"max-width: 100%;\" src=\"https:\/\/chartexpo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/apps-for-power-bi-4.jpg\" alt=\"Apps for Power BI\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<p>The section below shows you detailed steps to create a <a href=\"https:\/\/chartexpo.com\/charts\/sankey-diagram\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sankey Diagram<\/a> by ChartExpo in Power BI. You will have to visualize customer segmentation data. Power BI best practices and some Power BI advanced features are also showcased in this section and also guide to creating a S<a href=\"https:\/\/chartexpo.com\/blog\/sankey-diagram-in-power-bi\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ankey Diagram in Power BI<\/a>.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Stage 1:<\/strong> Log in to Power BI, enter your email, and click the \u201cSubmit\u201d button.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/chartexpo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/apps-for-power-bi-5.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-4345\" style=\"max-width: 100%;\" src=\"https:\/\/chartexpo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/apps-for-power-bi-5.jpg\" alt=\"Apps for Power BI\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<ul>\n<li>You\u2019ll be redirected to a Microsoft account. Enter your password, and click \u201cSign in.\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/chartexpo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/apps-for-power-bi-6.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-4345\" style=\"max-width: 100%;\" src=\"https:\/\/chartexpo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/apps-for-power-bi-6.jpg\" alt=\"Apps for Power BI\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<ul>\n<li>You can opt to stay signed in.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/chartexpo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/apps-for-power-bi-7.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-4345\" style=\"max-width: 100%;\" src=\"https:\/\/chartexpo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/apps-for-power-bi-7.jpg\" alt=\"Apps for Power BI\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Stage 2:<\/strong> Create a Data Set and Select the Data Set to Use in the Sankey Chart.<\/li>\n<li>Navigate to the left-side menu, and click on the \u201cCreate\u201d option. After that, select \u201cPaste or manually enter data.\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/chartexpo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/apps-for-power-bi-8.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-4345\" style=\"max-width: 100%;\" src=\"https:\/\/chartexpo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/apps-for-power-bi-8.jpg\" alt=\"Apps for Power BI\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<ul>\n<li>The Customer Segmentation data will be used for this illustration.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/chartexpo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/apps-for-power-bi-9.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-4345\" style=\"max-width: 100%;\" src=\"https:\/\/chartexpo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/apps-for-power-bi-9.jpg\" alt=\"Apps for Power BI\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/chartexpo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/apps-for-power-bi-10.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-4345\" style=\"max-width: 100%;\" src=\"https:\/\/chartexpo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/apps-for-power-bi-10.jpg\" alt=\"Apps for Power BI\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<ul>\n<li>Paste the Power BI data model table above into the \u201cPower Query\u201d window, and select the third \u201cCreate\u201d option.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/chartexpo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/apps-for-power-bi-11.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-4345\" style=\"max-width: 100%;\" src=\"https:\/\/chartexpo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/apps-for-power-bi-11.jpg\" alt=\"Apps for Power BI\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<ul>\n<li>Navigate to the left-side menu, and click on the &#8220;Data Hub&#8221; option. Power BI will populate the data set list. If no data set has been created, you&#8217;ll get an error message.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/chartexpo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/apps-for-power-bi-12.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-4345\" style=\"max-width: 100%;\" src=\"https:\/\/chartexpo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/apps-for-power-bi-12.jpg\" alt=\"Apps for Power BI\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<ul>\n<li>Click on the \u201cCreate report\u201d dropdown.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/chartexpo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/apps-for-power-bi-13.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-4345\" style=\"max-width: 100%;\" src=\"https:\/\/chartexpo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/apps-for-power-bi-13.jpg\" alt=\"Apps for Power BI\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<ul>\n<li>To add the Power BI Sankey Diagram extension by ChartExpo, you\u2019ll have to create the Sankey Diagram. To do that, use an add-in or Power BI visual from AppSource.<\/li>\n<li>Navigate to the right side of the Power BI dashboard and open the Power BI Visualizations panel. Click the ellipsis symbol (\u2026) to import the Power BI Sankey Diagram extension by ChartExpo.<\/li>\n<li>In the menu that opens, select the \u201cGet more visuals\u201d option.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/chartexpo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/apps-for-power-bi-14.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-4345\" style=\"max-width: 100%;\" src=\"https:\/\/chartexpo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/apps-for-power-bi-14.jpg\" alt=\"Apps for Power BI\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<ul>\n<li>The following window shows you how to integrate Apps into Power BI workflows. Enter \u201cChartExpo\u201d in the highlighted search box. You will see the \u201cSankey Diagram for Power BI by ChartExpo.\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/chartexpo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/apps-for-power-bi-15.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-4345\" style=\"max-width: 100%;\" src=\"https:\/\/chartexpo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/apps-for-power-bi-15.jpg\" alt=\"Apps for Power BI\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<ul>\n<li>Click on the Sankey Diagram, and also click the highlighted &#8220;Add&#8221; button.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/chartexpo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/apps-for-power-bi-16.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-4345\" style=\"max-width: 100%;\" src=\"https:\/\/chartexpo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/apps-for-power-bi-16.jpg\" alt=\"Apps for Power BI\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<ul>\n<li>Power BI adds the \u201cSankey Diagram for Power BI by ChartExpo\u201d icon in the visualization panel.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/chartexpo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/apps-for-power-bi-17.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-4345\" style=\"max-width: 100%;\" src=\"https:\/\/chartexpo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/apps-for-power-bi-17.jpg\" alt=\"Apps for Power BI\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<ul>\n<li>To draw a Sankey Diagram with ChartExpo\u2019s Power BI extension, select the \u201cSankey Diagram for Power BI by ChartExpo\u201d icon in the visualization panel. You\u2019ll have to select the fields to use in the Sankey chart.<\/li>\n<li>Provide a ChartExpo license key or email address, and add the key under the Visual section. After that, you\u2019ll see the Sankey Chart.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/chartexpo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/apps-for-power-bi-18.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-4345\" style=\"max-width: 100%;\" src=\"https:\/\/chartexpo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/apps-for-power-bi-18.jpg\" alt=\"Apps for Power BI\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<ul>\n<li>After adding a key, you&#8217;ll see your chart. You can add the top header text in the chart under the General section.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/chartexpo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/apps-for-power-bi-19.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-4345\" style=\"max-width: 100%;\" src=\"https:\/\/chartexpo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/apps-for-power-bi-19.jpg\" alt=\"Apps for Power BI\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<ul>\n<li>After that, click on General and add the top header text.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/chartexpo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/apps-for-power-bi-20.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-4345\" style=\"max-width: 100%;\" src=\"https:\/\/chartexpo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/apps-for-power-bi-20.jpg\" alt=\"Apps for Power BI\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<ul>\n<li>There\u2019s the option to disable the percentage value.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/chartexpo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/apps-for-power-bi-21.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-4345\" style=\"max-width: 100%;\" src=\"https:\/\/chartexpo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/apps-for-power-bi-21.jpg\" alt=\"Apps for Power BI\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<ul>\n<li>Set the Level Labels in the top position.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/chartexpo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/apps-for-power-bi-22.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-4345\" style=\"max-width: 100%;\" src=\"https:\/\/chartexpo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/apps-for-power-bi-22.jpg\" alt=\"Apps for Power BI\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<ul>\n<li>You can change the Node color by following the steps below:<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/chartexpo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/apps-for-power-bi-23.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-4345\" style=\"max-width: 100%;\" src=\"https:\/\/chartexpo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/apps-for-power-bi-23.jpg\" alt=\"Apps for Power BI\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<ul>\n<li>Here\u2019s the final Sankey Chart.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/chartexpo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/apps-for-power-bi-24.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-4345\" style=\"max-width: 100%;\" src=\"https:\/\/chartexpo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/apps-for-power-bi-24.jpg\" alt=\"Apps for Power BI\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/chartexpo.com\/utmAction\/MTYrYmxvZytwYitjZXhwbytQQkk4NzkrU2Fua2V5Kw==\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-4345\" src=\"https:\/\/chartexpo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/CTA-in-power-bi.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"205\" height=\"113\" \/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/chartexpo.com\/TrafficTracker\/MTYrYmxvZytzZStjZXhwbytDRTg3OSs=\" target=\"_blank&quot;\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-4345\" src=\"https:\/\/chartexpo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/CTA-in-microsoft-excel.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"205\" height=\"113\" \/><\/a> <a href=\" https:\/\/chartexpo.com\/utmAction\/MTYrYmxvZytncytjZXhwbytDRTg3OSs=\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-4345\" src=\"https:\/\/chartexpo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/CTA-in-google-sheets.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"205\" height=\"113\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<p>The steps above can be used when working with any Power BI calculated table.<\/p>\n<h4>Insights:<\/h4>\n<p>The data tracks customer transitions across multiple value categories over three months. High-value customers dominate revenue, with consistent retention and some downgrades.<\/p>\n<p>Medium-value customers frequently shift between higher and lower tiers, and that reflects volatility. Low-value customers mostly remain in their category but occasionally upgrade, and that indicates potential growth opportunities in targeted engagement.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"limitations-of-the-power-bi-application\">Limitations of the Power BI Application<\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Data Size and Processing Limitations<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Power BI free version has a 1 GB per dataset limit. Power BI Pro has limitations on dataset refresh rates. Users who work with large datasets may encounter performance issues, especially when there\u2019s no proper data modeling.<\/p>\n<ol start=\"2\">\n<li><strong>Limited Customization<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Power BI offers many visuals, but customization options are limited compared to other tools like Tableau.<\/p>\n<ol start=\"3\">\n<li><strong> Cost Constraints<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Power BI Premium and Pro licenses are somewhat expensive for large organizations that need advanced features.<\/p>\n<ol start=\"4\">\n<li><strong> Security and Sharing Limitations<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Free users are unable to share dashboards without a Power BI Pro license, and the row-level security is somewhat complex to configure.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"faqs\">FAQs<\/h2>\n<h3>What are apps in the Power BI service?<\/h3>\n<p>Apps in Power BI Service are pre-packaged collections of reports and dashboards that give room for structured data sharing across an organization. They provide role-based security, centralized access, and easy updates for efficient decision-making.<\/p>\n<h3>How many apps can you have in a Power BI workspace?<\/h3>\n<p>Each workspace in Power BI has one app at a time. But you can update and republish the app as needed. This ensures users always access the latest dashboards and reports.<\/p>\n<h3>How to connect Power Apps to Power BI?<\/h3>\n<p>You\u2019ll have to use the Power BI title control in Power Apps to embed reports or utilize Power Automate and Dataverse for seamless data exchange between both platforms.<\/p>\n<h4 id=\"wrap-up\">Wrap Up<\/h4>\n<p>The Power BI App is a packaged collection of dashboards and reports for easy data sharing. It enhances security, accessibility, and collaboration, and ensures users receive consistent, up-to-date insights for better decision-making.<\/p>\n<p>The Power BI App comes with some limitations, like limited customization and cost constraints. 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