Smooth File6 for iPad vs GEMBA Note Viewer 7
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Smooth File6 for iPad
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Smooth File6 for iPad is an application to browse large files and documents shared and transmitted between firms securely and quickly on iPad. You can utilize iPad in a more secure way by browsing detail and lists of files in folders whose access privilege you have, and restricting saving files to iPad. [Practical cases] Paperless Conference All you have to do in advance is announce the folder of documents for conference, and only those attendance can access to the documents on the day. Sharing storage All the members can share and carry about the latest data. You don't have to take heavy and old brochures with you any longer. Smooth File5 enables to improve business efficiency in such cases as above. [Function of Smooth File6 for iPad] Attestation settings to Smooth File Selecting the project the members belong to Displaying the list of folders in the project Displaying the list of files in the project Browsing files (PDF, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Text, MPEG4, MOV, MPV, 3GP, JPEG, GIF, PNG, TIFF, and so on.) Multi languages (Japanese / English) are available. Uploading images / videos in iPad File browsing in offline state *About Smooth File Smooth File has characteristics of "Unlimited user licenses", "Both function of transmission and sharing are packaged","Available on iPad", and it is a one of the most traditional system for sharing and transmission of large files via Internet. Smooth File has been introduced by many firms since the first release in 2003.
GEMBA Note Viewer 7
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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
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: GEMBA Note Viewer 7 at every 5 weeks against Smooth File6 for iPad's every 8 months. Smooth File6 for iPad's advantage is iOS requirement (8.0 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Smooth File6 for iPad ships an update every 8 months, GEMBA Note Viewer 7 every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Smooth File6 for iPad | GEMBA Note Viewer 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | Every 5 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPad | iPhone, iPad — better |
| Requires iOS | 8.0 — better | 17.7 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 5 MB | 260 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | CYLLENGE Corporation | MetaMoJi Corporation |
In-app purchases
Smooth File6 for iPad
No in-app purchases
GEMBA Note Viewer 7
No in-app purchases







