Comparison

Board Papers for ME vs Microsoft Defender

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

Head to head
About

Board Papers for ME

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Designed for the MobileIron AppConnect platform, Board Papers for ME provides an intuitive, book-like interface for reading and annotating board meeting documents. With AppConnect by MobileIron, organizations can centrally manage and deploy apps with the confidence that their corporate data is secure. If you are not a MobileIron AppConnect user, please download Board Papers at: http://appstore.com/boardpapers Board Papers for ME specifically supports the following AppConnect features: • Authorize individual users to use Board Papers. • Remotely remove all Board Papers data for a specific user or device. • Set email, print and pasteboard policies. • Push app configuration parameters from VSP. • Utilize App Tunnel and MobileIron Sentry for secure connection to your server. • Additional encryption provided by the AppConnect container. 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

Microsoft Defender

This app offers comprehensive online security for individuals and families, providing antivirus scanning, threat monitoring, and identity protection. It helps safeguard personal information by scanning the dark web and offers credit monitoring and identity theft restoration services.

Highlights
  • Antivirus scanning
  • Threat monitoring
  • Dark web scanning for identity threats
  • Credit monitoring
  • Identity theft restoration
  • Anti-phishing protection
  • Multidevice alerts
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Microsoft Defender is an online security app for your personal life[1]and work [2]. Use Microsoft Defender for individuals[1] at home and on the go to stay safer online. Defender is an easy-to-use app that helps keep you and your family one step ahead of threats. Microsoft Defender for individuals is available exclusively with a Microsoft 365 Personal or Family subscription. All-in-one security app Protect your personal identity, and devices against malicious threats with antivirus scanning[3], threat monitoring[4], multidevice alerts, and expert guidance. Manage your security in one place ▪ Check the security status of your family’s devices and identity[5]. ▪ Get threat alerts, notifications, and recommended steps across your devices. ▪ Receive security tips and take recommended actions to improve your online security. Safeguard your family’s personal information ▪ Threats to your identity and personal identifying information[4] are continuously scanned on the dark web. ▪ Get credit monitoring with timely alerts and monthly credit reports.[6] ▪ Call an identity theft restoration expert anytime day or night if you need help. ▪ Get identity insurance coverage, up to USD1 million, to help cover legal and expert fees associated with restoration. Insurance coverage includes up to USD100,000 to recover lost funds.[7] Trusted device and data protection ▪ Anti-phishing protection for your and your family’s devices against new and existing threats [3]. ▪ Continuously scans for harmful links before you click on them to help protect you from malicious threats.   Microsoft Defender for Endpoint Microsoft Defender for Endpoint[2] is an industry-leading, cloud-powered endpoint security solution that helps to secure against ransomware, file-less malware, and other sophisticated attacks across platforms. 1. Microsoft 365 Family or Personal subscription required. Sign in with your Microsoft account. App is currently not available in certain Microsoft 365 Personal or Family regions. 2. If you are a member of a business or organization, login with your work or school email. Your school or business is required to have a valid license or subscription. 3. Does not replace existing malware protection on iOS and Windows devices. 4. Feature is available in the United States and US territories. 5. A one-time parent or legal guardian verification is required to receive dark web threat alert details for children. If the organizer’s family member is under 13, consent is not required to create and/or monitor a child’s identity. Consent is required to create and/or monitor identity of family members over 13 years of age. 6. Feature available in the United States and US territories. Credit score is a single bureau VantageScore 3.0 provided by Experian®. The monthly credit report is provided by Experian® using single bureau data. For users under the age of 18 or those without a credit history, credit score not included. Family organizers will not have the ability to onboard, view, and receive alerts related to family member credit monitoring. Your device's primary display language must be set to English. 7. The identity theft insurance is underwritten and administered by American Bankers Insurance Company of Florida, an Assurant company. Please refer to the actual policies for terms, conditions, and exclusions of coverage. Coverage may not be available in all jurisdictions. Review the Summary of Benefits: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/legal/microsoft-365/summary-of-benefits-for-itm.

Screenshots

Board Papers for ME4 screens
Microsoft Defender4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Board Papers for ME at none against Microsoft Defender's 3. Board Papers for ME also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). Microsoft Defender's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 6 months) and chart position (#155 vs unranked). On price, ads 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. Microsoft Defender sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Board Papers for ME asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Board Papers for ME ships an update every 6 months, Microsoft Defender every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
Board Papers for ME versus Microsoft Defender: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBoard Papers for MEMicrosoft Defender
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.7 (22K ratings) — better
Positive reviews—33.8% of reviews
Number of ratings—22K — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Subscription
Best chart rank—#155 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size57 MB162 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPervasentMicrosoft Corporation

Bugs and requests

Board Papers for ME

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Microsoft Defender

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Login issues
  • Unexpected app crashes
  • Inconsistent behavior after updates

Requested features

3 requests
  • Dark mode support
  • Customizable VPN settings
  • Better integration with other apps

In-app purchases

None

Board Papers for ME

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Microsoft Defender

Subscriptions3
  • Microsoft 365 Personal1 Month trial$6.991 Month
  • Microsoft 365 Personal1 Month trial$9.991 Month
  • Microsoft 365 Family1 Month trial$12.991 Month

Questions

Is Board Papers for ME free?
Board Papers for ME is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Microsoft Defender free?
Microsoft Defender is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Board Papers for ME or Microsoft Defender have ads?
Neither Board Papers for ME nor Microsoft Defender shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Board Papers for ME or Microsoft Defender?
Board Papers for ME ships an update every 6 months, and Microsoft Defender every 2 weeks. Most recently, Board Papers for ME was updated on October 19, 2026 and Microsoft Defender on October 25, 2026.

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