Comparison

Hikone Castle Explorer! vs しがっぷ

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

Head to head
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.

About

しがっぷ

Features
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滋賀のおでかけがもっと楽しくなる 滋賀県民が滋賀をもっと楽しむ!滋賀が滋賀を盛り上げる スタンプラリー&イベントアプリです。QRコードを読み取ってスタンプを集めると、限定特典やクーポンに交換できます。 気になるスポットや開催中のイベント情報もアプリひとつでチェック!

Screenshots

Hikone Castle Explorer!4 screens
しがっぷ4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: しがっぷ at every 3 days against Hikone Castle Explorer!'s every 16 months. しがっぷ also leads on 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

Hikone Castle Explorer! ships an update every 16 months, しがっぷ every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 6 level
Hikone Castle Explorer! versus しがっぷ: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHikone Castle Explorer!しがっぷ
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Update frequencyEvery 16 monthsEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size355 MB117 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperxeenSHINPEI YAMAGIWA

In-app purchases

None

Hikone Castle Explorer!

No in-app purchases

None

しがっぷ

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Hikone Castle Explorer! free?
Hikone Castle Explorer! is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is しがっぷ free?
しがっぷ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Hikone Castle Explorer! or しがっぷ have ads?
Neither Hikone Castle Explorer! nor しがっぷ shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Hikone Castle Explorer! or しがっぷ?
Hikone Castle Explorer! ships an update every 16 months, and しがっぷ every 3 days. Most recently, Hikone Castle Explorer! was updated on November 3, 2026 and しがっぷ on November 8, 2026.

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