Valuation Methodology Survey vs PE Front Office
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Valuation Methodology Survey
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We’re excited to announce that the 11th edition of our biennial PwC Valuation Methodology Survey App is now live! This release brings fresh insights and relevant updates, focusing on the technical inputs required to perform valuations and contributing to a collective dataset that reflects current market practices. To support users in navigating emerging conversations in an ever-evolving landscape, this edition includes updated perspectives on how valuation practitioners in Africa are addressing key topics such as: Risk-free rates and market risk premiums currently used in cost of equity calculations including: • Adjustments to the cost of capital for small company and specific risks • Marketability and minority discounts • B-BBEE lock-in discounts In the context of renewable energy and infrastructure valuations, this edition provides further insights into: • Market risk premiums and IRR expectations across infrastructure asset classes • Project-specific risk premiums used in cost of capital calculations • Valuation considerations in respect of extending renewable energy asset lifespans beyond contractual terms App features include: • Interactive graphs and expert commentary • Offline access and bookmarking • Enhanced search and navigation • Social media login integration We invite you to explore the app and share your feedback, which helps us shape future editions and continue supporting valuation excellence across the continent.
PE Front Office
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PE Front Office is an end-to-end workflow management solution for the alternative investment management industry – helping to manage portfolios and investors seamlessly. The software sifts through tons of data to help make informed decisions. Not only is it easy to use, but also quick to deploy and to customize for specific needs. Users can this mobile app to access the information, analyze data and work on the go seamlessly. The app has all the powerful features of the PE Front Office platform on a small form factor that is easy to use as well as intuitive. It is the perfect tool for the always mobile but connected executive Privacy Policy – https://pefrontoffice.com/privacy/
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Verdict
Valuation Methodology Survey and PE Front Office are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
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.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Valuation Methodology Survey | PE Front Office |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | 16 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 37 MB | 58 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Blacklight Design (Pty) Ltd | Sumantra Tech Services Private Limited |
In-app purchases
Valuation Methodology Survey
No in-app purchases
PE Front Office
No in-app purchases
