Board Papers vs Realest8
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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.
Realest8
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Realest8 is the all-in-one property management app designed for landlords and tenants. From rent collection and maintenance requests to unit listings and smart analytics, Realest8 makes property management effortless.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Realest8 at fortnightly against Board Papers's every 5 weeks. 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Board Papers ships an update every 5 weeks, Realest8 fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Board Papers | Realest8 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.3 (6 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 6 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 58 MB | 91 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Pervasent | Realest8 Landlord |
In-app purchases
Board Papers
No in-app purchases
Realest8
No in-app purchases









