Comparison

SmartDiscussion vs RICOH IWB Client

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

Head to head
About

SmartDiscussion

Features
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【SmartDiscussion】 ※)画面同期の機能については旧バージョン(3.0)のアプリとの互換性はありません。 ペーパーレス会議システムSmartDiscussion(スマートディスカッション)は、複数のiPadにワンタッチで会議資料を配信・共有し、会議やセミナーなどのペーパーレス化を実現します。会議の参加者は発表者の画面を自分のiPadに全画面、または子画面として表示することができます。子画面で表示しているときには、参加者は自分のiPad内にある別のコンテンツを閲覧したり手書きや付箋メモを記入することができます。また、発表者による資料のページ送り、画面の拡大・縮小、ポインター表示、手書きメモなどの操作も参加者の画面に(全画面、子画面に関わらず)すぐに反映されます。 【iTunesを利用してのファイルの登録方法の説明】   http://youtu.be/R-HxatXClm8 【対応】 ・iPad第4世代以上推奨 ・iOS 9.0以上

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
Features
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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)

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: SmartDiscussion at every 2 months against RICOH IWB Client's every 6 months. SmartDiscussion also leads on iOS requirement (9.0 vs 13.0). 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

SmartDiscussion ships an update every 2 months, RICOH IWB Client every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
SmartDiscussion versus RICOH IWB Client: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSmartDiscussionRICOH IWB Client
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 6 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPadiPad
Requires iOS9.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size31 MB13 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKissei Comtec Co., Ltd.Ricoh Co., Ltd.

In-app purchases

None

SmartDiscussion

No in-app purchases

None

RICOH IWB Client

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SmartDiscussion free?
SmartDiscussion is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is RICOH IWB Client free?
RICOH IWB Client is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do SmartDiscussion or RICOH IWB Client have ads?
Neither SmartDiscussion nor RICOH IWB Client shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SmartDiscussion or RICOH IWB Client?
SmartDiscussion ships an update every 2 months, and RICOH IWB Client every 6 months. Most recently, SmartDiscussion was updated on November 6, 2026 and RICOH IWB Client on November 5, 2026.

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