Comparison

Hikone Castle Explorer! vs 戦国時空伝

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

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About

Hikone Castle Explorer!

Explore Japan's National Treasure, Hikone Castle, through engaging videos and interactive games. Learn about its history, design, and samurai culture with expert commentary. Experience a virtual siege and use AR to wear a historical helmet.

Highlights
  • Historical explanations via map
  • Secrets of Hikone Castle video
  • Interactive siege game
  • AR helmet experience
  • Multilingual support
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National Treasure Hikone Castle Explorer, is an an easy to understand video and game app allowing you to experience National Treasure designated Hikone Castle, in Hikone, Shiga Prefecture. Discover the castle and local areas’ story and historical culture. Why was a castle built here? Who built the castle, and how was it used? What samurai ingenuity and foresight can be found in its design? Samurai history and Japanese castle specialist Chris Glenn explains the wonders of Hikone Castle in these videos. It’s fun for all, and with a little understanding, the castle becomes even more enjoyable. Please download this app, and explore National Treasure, Hikone Castle. Main Functions ・Read explanations about Hikone Castle and Hikone Castle Museum from the map screen. ・See the Secrets of Hikone Castle Video. ・Experience the difficulty of attacking Hikone Castle in a 4 location siege game. ・Use AR to wear the helmet of Hikone’s first feudal lord, Ii Naomasa. (Supports Japanese / English / Simplified Chinese / Traditional Chinese) Production : Omi Tourism Board Supervision :Past Present Future Ltd. In collaboration with : Hikone City, S Corporation Video Production : Chiyoda Raft Inc. Application Development: xeen Inc.

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戦国時空伝

Features
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一乗谷朝倉氏遺跡は、かつて1万人が暮らしていた日本有数の都市でした。国の三重指定(特別史跡・特別名勝・重要文化財)を受けている全国でも数少ない日本を代表する中世都市遺跡です。 このアプリは、遺跡見学のためのツールとして、マップや各地点の見どころなどの情報を提供するとともに、現地の遺構からだけでは想像できない戦国城下町の様子をいきいきと再現し、まるで当時にタイムスリップするような感動体験を提供します。 広大な一乗谷全体を探検しながら、戦国時代の暮らしを現地で体感してください。 ※遺跡は地面に起伏があるので、現地でのアプリの使用は足場に注意してください。 アプリ起動時は周囲に気を付け、交通の妨げとならないようにしてください。

Screenshots

Hikone Castle Explorer!4 screens
戦国時空伝4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: 戦国時空伝 at every 6 months against Hikone Castle Explorer!'s every 16 months. 戦国時空伝 also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 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

Hikone Castle Explorer! ships an update every 16 months, 戦国時空伝 every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 6 level
Hikone Castle Explorer! versus 戦国時空伝: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHikone Castle Explorer!戦国時空伝
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Update frequencyEvery 16 monthsEvery 6 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.011.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size355 MB167 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperxeenIchijodani Asakurashiiseki Katsuyousuishinkyougikai

In-app purchases

None

Hikone Castle Explorer!

No in-app purchases

None

戦国時空伝

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Hikone Castle Explorer! free?
Hikone Castle Explorer! is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is 戦国時空伝 free?
戦国時空伝 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Hikone Castle Explorer! or 戦国時空伝 have ads?
Neither Hikone Castle Explorer! nor 戦国時空伝 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Hikone Castle Explorer! or 戦国時空伝?
Hikone Castle Explorer! ships an update every 16 months, and 戦国時空伝 every 6 months. Most recently, Hikone Castle Explorer! was updated on November 3, 2026 and 戦国時空伝 on October 27, 2026.

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