Comparison

MachineBoard vs Borm App

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

MachineBoard

Monitor your machines in real-time from anywhere. Receive instant alerts for issues and track machining cycle times to optimize production and minimize downtime. Integrates with tapio partners for detailed machine information.

Highlights
  • Real-time machine overview
  • Push notifications for alerts
  • Machining cycle time tracking
  • Integration with tapio partners
  • Production planning assistance
Features
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No one is closer to the machines than the machine operator. Downtime can be avoided, delays are undesirable - all the better that you now always have all the real-time displays around your machines with you. • Machine overview always and everywhere. Keep track of all the machines on your shop floor. • Receive push notifications on your smartphone, tablet or smartwatch when problems occur or interactions are required on one of your machines. • Have an overview of how long the machining cycle on your machines will last. Increase your machine uptime and reduce downtime. • Specific details about your machines can be retrieved from integrated tapio partners. With MachineBoard you are always in the right place at the right time. Set-up operations, CNC programs or parallel activities can be scheduled thanks to the display of remaining run times, to make planning your production much easier. More information about the MachineBoard can be found here: https://www.tapio.one/en/MachineBoard MachineBoard is an application from tapio, the open ecosystem for the wood industry. Digitally map your production via tapio and manage it centrally and securely in one place with one login. You can find the free registration of your company with tapio on the tapio website via my.tapio.one as well as the installation description for MachineBoard via https://www.tapio.one/en/MachineBoard/requirements. You like the MachineBoard from tapio? Give us a "Like" on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tapio.International Follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/tapio-gmbh Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/woodisdigital/

About

Borm App

Features
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Enter your data right where your process takes place. Whether you’re ordering items directly from the shelf in the warehouse, scanning a consignment in the goods-out area, or capturing photographic documentation for an order whilst on the move. The Borm app is always with you on your mobile device, supporting you in your daily tasks. The app guides you step by step through the processes and provides you with all the information you need to carry out your work, no matter where you are. The Borm app requires an ERP and Live Server installation. For details of which hardware scanners are supported, please refer to the device recommendations provided with every Live Server installation.

Screenshots

MachineBoard4 screens
Borm App4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Borm App at every 2 months against MachineBoard's every 4 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MachineBoard ships an update every 4 months, Borm App every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
MachineBoard versus Borm App: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMachineBoardBorm App
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS1515.0
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developertapio GmbHBorm-Informatik AG

In-app purchases

None

MachineBoard

No in-app purchases

None

Borm App

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MachineBoard free?
MachineBoard is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Borm App free?
Borm App is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do MachineBoard or Borm App have ads?
Neither MachineBoard nor Borm App shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MachineBoard or Borm App?
MachineBoard ships an update every 4 months, and Borm App every 2 months. Most recently, MachineBoard was updated on September 18, 2026 and Borm App on September 10, 2026.

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