Comparison

RICOH IWB Client vs GEMBA Note Viewer 7

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

Head to head
About

RICOH IWB Client

Connect your device to a RICOH Interactive Whiteboard to view its screen, draw, add pages, and control inputs. This app enhances collaboration and discussion in business settings.

Highlights
  • View whiteboard screen
  • Draw strokes and markers
  • Delete strokes
  • Add and turn pages
  • Switch external inputs
  • Upload image files
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RICOH Interactive Whiteboard Client can enforce your discussion more interactively by connecting your device to RICOH Interactive Whiteboard via local network. ※To use RICOH Interactive Whiteboard Client, RICOH Interactive Whiteboard (http://www.ricoh.co.jp/iwb/) and the license for remote whiteboard function are required. ■Features available ・View screen of RICOH Interactive Whiteboard ・Draw strokes on the screen of RICOH Interactive Whiteboard ・Draw markers on RICOH Interactive Whiteboard (drawn marker automatically disappears in a few seconds after it is drawn) ・Delete strokes on RICOH Interactive Whiteboard ・Add new pages on RICOH Interactive Whiteboard ・Turn pages of RICOH Interactive Whiteboard ・Switch external inputs of RICOH Interactive Whiteboard ・Upload image file to RICOH interactive whiteboard ■How to use 1. Start a RICOH Interactive Whiteboard, and start a Remote Whiteboard session 2. Run the RICOH Interactive Whiteboard Client 3. Input IP Address or host name of the RICOH Interactive Whiteboard and the passcode displayed on the RICOH Interactive Whiteboard ■Supported OS Please refer to the list of supported OS from the linked "Notes for Users". http://support.ricoh.com/bb_v1oi/html/oi/r/model/op10/op10en.htm ■Connectable RICOH Interactive Whiteboard ・D5510 (firmware version 1.6 and later) ・D2200 ・RICOH Interactive Whiteboard Controller Type 1 ・RICOH Interactive Whiteboard Controller Type 2 ・RICOH Collaboration Board Controller Type 3 ・RICOH Interactive Whiteboard Controller OP-5/OP-10 (with RICOH Interactive Whiteboard Lt for Open Controller)

About

GEMBA Note Viewer 7

Features
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GEMBA Note Viewer is a clone app for GEMBA Note for Business. When you edit a note using GEMBA Note for Business, this app is used to view and edit a different note. ◆Dramatically improve the productivity of your team or organization ● Work that could only be done back in the office can now be done in the field. ● Quickly and reliably record handwriting, voice recordings, photos and videos ● Diary and TODO management allow you to keep track of your schedule and tasks ◆An easy-to-use system that meets the needs of a wide variety of sites ● Create a toolbox of the specific functions you need for your job and share it with your team ● Data linkage with a wide range of equipment and devices ◆Easy and reliable communication in real-time, even at a distance ● Create shared documents where authorized users can collaborate in real-time or on-demand. Feature Overview: ● Manage approvals using stamps and signatures with management of requests to specific authorizers. ● Add photos of the area or object to be inspected and attach to pins on an imported drawing from PDF or image. ● Maintain a diary with pages automatically timestamped, allowing you to organize and view your records in a calendar view ● Using the spreadsheet component enter data, automatically calculate results, and perform analysis ● Capture video and audio quickly. Easily play within your note pages ● Jump to notes taken on a specific day using the calendar view ● Search for target templates or content using tags, enabling to-do lists and much more ● Customize search and filter conditions ● Write, sketch, and draw notes with a variety of pens, paper layouts, and graphics. Includes calligraphy pens and special inks from a vast color palette ● Take photographs using the camera or import existing images straight into your documents ● A vector graphics system (as used in CAD applications) means you can fine tune and edit anything you add ● Move, scale, and rotate anything on your page without losing quality ● Import PDF documents as pages in a note, annotate and then save as a new PDF file ● Import multiple PDF documents on the same page for side-by-side information analysis ● Include web page links and visualizations within a note ● Smart cropping tool for photo editing ● Quickly access frequently used tools and commands, customized for different business scenarios ● Layers are stackable sheets of paper placed on top of each other ● Directly input measurement data from measuring instruments compatible with the BLuE integration. ● With the Interactive Mode in Safety AI, risk assessment analysis and implementation can be carried out more deeply and practically. ● Layer visibility and current page settings can be managed all at once. ● Synchronization performance has been improved:  - Expanded folder hierarchy management permissions  - Team archiving  - Disable note deletion  - Configuration of teams to be synchronized Share Features: ● Push notifications to request approval of reports and other documents ● Create teams and share templates, items, and toolboxes between members ● Convert to a Share Note to allow multiple users to visually interact with the documents and add text, handwriting, photos, new pages, graphics, spreadsheets, and any other content types ● Equipped with “GEMBA Talk” for easy video calls directly from shared notes. ●Tools for managing meetings: - Control a meeting by a presenter. The presenter can turn pages of the current Share Note and zoom in and out on the current editor screen - Easily view planned and ad-hoc future and past meetings Development Enterprise Edition Features (Option): ● Create a package including contents such as tag schemas, filters, items, and papers ● Deploy packages to users ● Customize user interface ● Data integration with other systems is possible via interfacing with their REST APIs

Screenshots

GEMBA Note Viewer 74 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: GEMBA Note Viewer 7 at every 3 weeks against RICOH IWB Client's every 13 months. RICOH IWB Client's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.7). 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

RICOH IWB Client ships an update every 13 months, GEMBA Note Viewer 7 every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
RICOH IWB Client versus GEMBA Note Viewer 7: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRICOH IWB ClientGEMBA Note Viewer 7
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 13 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS12.0 — better17.7
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB260 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRicoh Co., Ltd.MetaMoJi Corporation

In-app purchases

None

RICOH IWB Client

No in-app purchases

None

GEMBA Note Viewer 7

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is RICOH IWB Client free?
RICOH IWB Client is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is GEMBA Note Viewer 7 free?
GEMBA Note Viewer 7 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do RICOH IWB Client or GEMBA Note Viewer 7 have ads?
Neither RICOH IWB Client nor GEMBA Note Viewer 7 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, RICOH IWB Client or GEMBA Note Viewer 7?
RICOH IWB Client ships an update every 13 months, and GEMBA Note Viewer 7 every 3 weeks. Most recently, RICOH IWB Client was updated on September 20, 2026 and GEMBA Note Viewer 7 on September 17, 2026.

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