PREA vs CREFC Connect
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
PREA
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The PREA Quarterly is primarily a members only benefit, with a circulation exceeding 2,800 (including approximately 600 institutional investors). The mission of the Quarterly is to provide a forum for the discussion of issues and trends which impact the real estate investment industry and the decision making processes of our members. Our ultimate goal is to educate our readers about the strategies, opportunities and potential risks of real estate investment. Each issue of the Quarterly includes regular commentary on areas such as real estate securities, legislative issues, capital flows and market research, as well as feature articles exploring issues and trends of importance to institutional real estate investors and an interview with a prominent business leader. + ____________________ This application is powered by GTxcel, a leader in digital publishing technology, provider of hundreds of online digital publications and mobile magazine apps.
CREFC Connect
This app facilitates connections within the commercial real estate finance industry. It provides access to news, event registration, and member directories. Users can engage with peers and maximize their membership benefits.
- Member Directory
- Event Calendar
- News Feed
- Member Messaging
- Document Resources
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Connect and Engage with peers around the commercial real estate finance industry with the CREFC Connect App. This app is designed to help members maximize their membership experience. Get the latest news and information, learn about and register for upcoming events, and stay engaged with other CREFC members. Through technology we hope to make it easier to stay connected, informed, and participate in CREFC! Features Include: Member Directory Conference and Event Calendar News Feed Member-to-Member Messaging Document Resources & More!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: PREA at none against CREFC Connect's shown. PREA also leads on iOS requirement (10.2 vs 15.0). CREFC Connect's advantage is update cadence (every 5 months vs every 11 months). On price, 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.
PREA ships an update every 11 months, CREFC Connect every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | PREA | CREFC Connect |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 2 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 11 months | Every 5 months — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 10.2 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 27 MB | 52 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Pension Real Estate Association | Commercial Real Estate Finance Council, Inc. |
In-app purchases
PREA
No in-app purchases
CREFC Connect
No in-app purchases
