Comparison

ThinkBoard Player vs ひまわりポケット

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

Head to head
About

ThinkBoard Player

This application allows users to play video content created with the ThinkBoard content creation software. It supports various TBO and TBC file formats and offers multiple methods for importing and viewing files, including direct import, iTunes file sharing, and URL downloads.

Highlights
  • Plays TBO and TBC file formats
  • Import files via iTunes
  • Direct file import
  • URL download and playback
  • Supports various file extensions
Features
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A player dedicated to video content created with the content creation software "ThinkBoard". ■ How to watch ・Viewing via Safari or other browsers  The file will be saved in a folder such as download by the browser.  After that, it will be handled by the download manager or file app. ・ Viewing using the file app  (1) Copy / move the TB file saved by downloading etc. directly to the "Files List" folder of this application.  ② Select "Open with ThinkBoard Player" from the shared menu.   (* It may not be possible depending on the version) ・File transfer using the "File Sharing" function of iTunes  This application checks the shared folder when the application starts,   and moves the transferred playable files to the "Files List". ・ Viewing using the import function of this application  You can import from the upper right "⋮" button in the file list. ・Enter the URL from the menu "Download" and watch from the list.  If you cannot download directly, the browser will start. ■ Playable files TBO file format (TBO / TBON / TBO-L / TBO-LN / TBO-M / TBO-MN) TBC file format (TBC / TBM / TBT / TBMT) * Member content created with the ThinkBoard G series cannot be played. ■ Viewing environment Recommended: 2GB RAM or more * Delays may occur depending on device specifications and content. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ■ What is ThinkBoard? ThinkBoard is a "content creation software" that creates video content with images, voice, and handwritten drawings. With the creator's real "voice" and "handwritten drawings," it is possible to create content that conveys feelings and individuality, and expresses subtle nuances that are difficult to express in printed form. ThinkBoard, which was developed based on the basic concepts of "easy," "speedy," and "easy to understand," is currently used in the fields of communication, presentations, and other learning and educational tools (e-learning, correspondence courses) . ■Customer support Please contact us at the e-mail address below with any problems or questions. We would appreciate it if you could let us know the name of the device you are using and which content you were viewing when the problem occurred. (Customers who have reported problems in their custom reviews should also contact us at this email address.) ◎ Email address  Info@e-kjs.jp ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

About

ひまわりポケット

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「デジタル教材を使ってみたいけど,予算が無い。」 「何を使っていいかわからない。」 「学校にタブレットが導入されたけど,デジタル教材が無い。」 「家庭でも使えるデジタル教材がほしい。」 そんな,先生方,保護者の皆様の要望に応えるプラットフォームを光文書院からご案内します。 光文書院デジタル教材プラットフォーム「ひまわりポケット」は,図書教材・教科書・教材教具と合わせて活用できるデジタル教材を収録しています。 以下は,代表的なデジタル教材です。

Screenshots

ThinkBoard Player4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: ThinkBoard Player at 3 against ひまわりポケット's 1. On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads 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

ThinkBoard Player ships an update every 4 months, ひまわりポケット every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 7 level
ThinkBoard Player versus ひまわりポケット: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThinkBoard Playerひまわりポケット
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews28.6% of reviews — better25.7% of reviews
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 3 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPad
Requires iOS13.013.0
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB114 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKJSKOBUNSHOIN PUBLISHING CO., LTD.

Customer experience

ThinkBoard Player

Written reviews14 reviews
Positive28.6%
Neutral7.1%
Negative64.3%

ひまわりポケット

Written reviews35 reviews
Positive25.7%
Neutral2.9%
Negative71.4%

In-app purchases

None

ThinkBoard Player

No in-app purchases

None

ひまわりポケット

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ThinkBoard Player free?
ThinkBoard Player is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ひまわりポケット free?
ひまわりポケット is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do ThinkBoard Player or ひまわりポケット have ads?
Neither ThinkBoard Player nor ひまわりポケット shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ThinkBoard Player or ひまわりポケット?
ThinkBoard Player ships an update every 4 months, and ひまわりポケット every 3 months. Most recently, ThinkBoard Player was updated on November 1, 2026 and ひまわりポケット on October 24, 2026.

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