Comparison

Board Papers vs BoardPAC

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

Head to head
About

Board Papers

This app provides secure access to board documents on an iPad, integrating with Microsoft SharePoint. It features an enhanced PDF viewer, annotation tools, and automatic document removal for enhanced security and ease of use.

Highlights
  • SharePoint integration
  • Secure document download
  • Automatic document removal
  • Enhanced PDF viewer
  • Annotation tools
  • Annotation navigator
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Board Papers brings a new approach to traditional board portal solutions, combining an innovative iPad application with seamless and safe Microsoft SharePoint® integration. [The Board Papers server component is required to connect to your SharePoint instance. Please contact Pervasent for more information.] Initially designed to meet the exacting requirements of Standard Chartered Bank (2010 Global Bank of the Year), the Board Papers app provides unparalleled ease-of-use and multi-layered security features. Your directors simply enter their credentials and their board documents are downloaded to their iPad. Older documents are automatically removed. No extra steps required. Other features include: • An enhanced PDF viewer that lets users “swipe” through large documents without delay • A full set of annotation tools that automatically turn-off when a user is done adding notes • An “annotation navigator” that allows users to find any annotation with a tap of a finger First-time users of the app must enter a server name at start-up. A demonstration version of the app is available by tapping on the “Demo” button on the start-up screen.

About

BoardPAC

Features
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BoardPAC is a board management software that facilitates secure and productive board meetings with minimal effort. Streamline all aspects of corporate board management and governance through a range of functionality such as scheduling meetings, sharing board papers for evaluation and discussion, document annotations and secure archive. Features - · View and participate in scheduled meetings with access to agenda and meeting material. · Collaborate with other users through commenting and secure paper sharing. · Evaluate, annotate and provide approvals for agenda papers. · Messenger for real time communication and collaboration. · Secure and safe archives for critical business documents. · Central administration for user management and audit trails. · Customize key workflows for an enhanced user experience. Download the app to get started!

Screenshots

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Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: Board Papers at 4 against BoardPAC's 2. BoardPAC's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence, 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

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

Board Papers ships an update every 5 weeks, BoardPAC monthly. The most recent releases landed on June 5, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Board Papers versus BoardPAC: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBoard PapersBoardPAC
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (6 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings6 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPad, Mac
Requires iOS15.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size56 MB76 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPervasentBOARDPAC PRIVATE LTD

In-app purchases

None

Board Papers

No in-app purchases

None

BoardPAC

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Board Papers free?
Board Papers is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is BoardPAC free?
BoardPAC is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Board Papers or BoardPAC have ads?
Neither Board Papers nor BoardPAC shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Board Papers or BoardPAC?
Board Papers ships an update every 5 weeks, and BoardPAC monthly. Most recently, Board Papers was updated on June 5, 2026 and BoardPAC on September 22, 2026.

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