Virtual Asukakyo vs Himika Navi
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Virtual Asukakyo
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Virtual Asukakyo is a virtual tour app for Asuka-mura in Nara prefecture, which was once flourished as an ancient capital city of Japan called Asukakyo. The app includes virtual reality contents of major historic remains of Asukakyo. By watching 360° panorama, you can learn and enjoy how Asukakyo used to be. Since the explanations in the contents are made under the supervision of experts in archaeology, this app is ideal for educational purposes. Currently, this app is localized for Japanese, English, Chinese*, and Korean*. *Some of contents are not supported in Chinese and Korean, and will instead be displayed in English. The app shows six historical remains consist of Ishibutai Kohun Tumulus, Mizuochi Iseki Ruin, Asukadera Temple, Asukakyu Palace, Kawaradera Temple, and Daikandaiji Temple. In virtual reality contents included in each historical remain, you can enjoy 360° panorama videos by turning the tablet towards any directions as you like, also experiment virtually rebuilt Asuka ruins by AR. Important Notes * This "Virtual Asukakyo" App is free to install, but the communication costs for downloading it will be your responsibility. It is recommended to download it in a Wi-Fi environment. * In future versions, there may be additional communication costs while viewing contents. * Using this app while walking is dangerous. Please stop and use it. * Please ensure there are no people around you before using it. * Depending on your smartphone's or tablet's model and other environments, it may not function properly.
Himika Navi
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Yoshinogari Historical Park Navigation App "Himika Navi" This application is designed to have a pleasant stay at Yoshinogari Historical Park. You can access all kinds of interesting contents including facility information, spot descriptions, a stamp library that provide pictures taken at the time of the excavation, your own snapshots, and more. ■ Park Map The Yoshinogari Historical Park map presents your current location, various spots in the park, facilities, and other information. ■ Stamp Collection When you visit certain spots in the park, you can collect stamps that allow you to see photos of those spots taken at the time of the excavation. Let's walk around Yoshinogari Historical Park to complete your stamp collection! Once you collect all the stamps, you could get an park original completion certificate! ■ Take a Snapshot You can take snapshots with original frames available in the app. *You need Internet connection to access some of the contents. *You need to enable the GPS function to be able to collect the stamps. *You need to allow the application to access your camera and storage to be able to use the snapshot function.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Himika Navi at every 2 months against Virtual Asukakyo's every 12 months. Himika Navi also leads on iOS requirement (8.0 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Virtual Asukakyo ships an update every 12 months, Himika Navi every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Virtual Asukakyo | Himika Navi |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 12 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 8.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 976 MB | 18 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Asukalab Inc. | PLANNERS HIGH, LIMITED LIABILITY CO. |
In-app purchases
Virtual Asukakyo
No in-app purchases
Himika Navi
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Virtual Asukakyo free?
Is Himika Navi free?
Do Virtual Asukakyo or Himika Navi have ads?
Which is updated more often, Virtual Asukakyo or Himika Navi?
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