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.
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.
- Plays TBO and TBC file formats
- Import files via iTunes
- Direct file import
- URL download and playback
- Supports various file extensions
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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 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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。
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Verdict
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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
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.
| Parameter | ThinkBoard Player | ひまわりポケット |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 28.6% of reviews — better | 25.7% of reviews |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 3 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 5 MB | 114 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | KJS | KOBUNSHOIN PUBLISHING CO., LTD. |
Customer experience
ThinkBoard Player
ひまわりポケット
In-app purchases
ThinkBoard Player
No in-app purchases
ひまわりポケット
No in-app purchases
Questions
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