Comparison

Board Papers vs Realest8

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
Features
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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

Realest8

Features
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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.

Screenshots

Board Papers4 screens
Realest84 screens

Verdict

The call

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

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, Realest8 fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Board Papers versus Realest8: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBoard PapersRealest8
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (6 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings6 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size58 MB91 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPervasentRealest8 Landlord

In-app purchases

None

Board Papers

No in-app purchases

None

Realest8

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Board Papers free?
Board Papers is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Realest8 free?
Realest8 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Board Papers or Realest8 have ads?
Neither Board Papers nor Realest8 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Board Papers or Realest8?
Board Papers ships an update every 5 weeks, and Realest8 fortnightly. Most recently, Board Papers was updated on September 28, 2026 and Realest8 on September 22, 2026.

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