Comparison

Virtual Asukakyo vs Azuchi Castle

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

Head to head
About

Virtual Asukakyo

Features
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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.

About

Azuchi Castle

Explore a detailed 360-degree CG recreation of Azuchi Castle, built by Oda Nobunaga. Experience its exterior and interior, interact with historical figures in AR, and delve into its rich history with simulations and a comprehensive timeline.

Highlights
  • 360-degree CG recreation
  • Interior exploration
  • AR historical character interactions
  • Excavation simulation
  • Stamp rally
  • Oda Nobunaga chronology
Features
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Azuchi Castle is an app that allows you to experience a recreation of Azuchi Castle, built by the Japanese great ruler Oda Nobunaga as a base for unifying the country. At 16 locations within the Azuchi Castle ruins, you can experience a 360-degree view of the former Azuchi Castle, recreated using high-definition CG. There are six different recreation plans for the main keeps distinctive exterior. You can also experience going inside the main keep. On the top floor of the main keep, Oda Nobunaga will speak to you. And re-live scenes of the Urabon-e Festival, as recorded in Shincho-koki, The Chronicles of Nobunaga. You can also take commemorative photos with Nobunaga, Mitsuhide, Hideyoshi and other historical characters who appear in AR. This is a comprehensive explanation. It features an excavation simulation function, a stamp rally, and a magnificent chronology of Oda Nobunaga, with approximately 700 entries. Azuchi Castle embodied Nobunaga's ideals and he was the undisputed ruler of Japan. Experience magnificent Azuchi Castle for yourself with this app. Supports Japanese, English, Chinese (Simplified and Traditional), Korean, French, Italian, and Spanish Production : Shiga Prefecture Developer : xeen Inc.

Screenshots

Virtual Asukakyo4 screens
Azuchi Castle4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Azuchi Castle at every 3 months against Virtual Asukakyo's every 12 months. Virtual Asukakyo's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). 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

Virtual Asukakyo ships an update every 12 months, Azuchi Castle every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 6 level
Virtual Asukakyo versus Azuchi Castle: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVirtual AsukakyoAzuchi Castle
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews—0.0% of reviews
Update frequencyEvery 12 monthsEvery 3 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size976 MB1.8 GB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAsukalab Inc.xeen

In-app purchases

None

Virtual Asukakyo

No in-app purchases

None

Azuchi Castle

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Virtual Asukakyo free?
Virtual Asukakyo is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Azuchi Castle free?
Azuchi Castle is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Virtual Asukakyo or Azuchi Castle have ads?
Neither Virtual Asukakyo nor Azuchi Castle shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Virtual Asukakyo or Azuchi Castle?
Virtual Asukakyo ships an update every 12 months, and Azuchi Castle every 3 months. Most recently, Virtual Asukakyo was updated on October 8, 2026 and Azuchi Castle on October 19, 2026.

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