Comparison

Hikone Castle Explorer! vs おでかけ到達圏マップ

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.

About

おでかけ到達圏マップ

Features
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Find a meeting point that works for everyone. See where your travel time areas overlap and discover places to meet. How far can I go? Explore nearby spots on foot or by car. TravelTimeMap helps you choose where to go based on the time you have. Find a cafe that works for your group, plan a day trip, or see what you can reach from your hotel. Use it to explore your own city or make time for sightseeing on a visit to Japan. MEET HALFWAY Add each person's starting point, travel mode and available time. Meet Up shows the area where everyone's estimated reach overlaps, along with places in that area. Compare travel times for each person to help choose a meeting point for coffee, dinner or a day out. SEE HOW FAR YOU CAN GO Choose a starting point, walking or driving, and a time limit. View an estimated travel time map with multiple layers: select 60 minutes, for example, to see 20-, 40- and 60-minute areas together. This isochrone view helps you compare how much farther a little extra time could take you. FIND PLACES WITHIN REACH Browse food, nature, culture and entertainment, attractions, nightlife, accommodation and shopping. Search by keyword, check travel times to individual spots and save places to your favorites. Start from home, your hotel or another location to discover options nearby. NOW IN ENGLISH Version 1.8 adds English alongside Japanese. Explore in English when visiting Japan, or use the app in other destinations where Apple Maps supports the relevant features. FREE USE AND PREMIUM Meet Up supports 2 people for free. Watch a video ad to add one person for the current meetup. Extra slots reset when you end that meetup. Premium lets you use Meet Up with up to 5 people without watching video ads and removes in-app ads. The free version includes ads. Map areas are estimates based on travel speed; check travel times to individual places as well. Search results and travel time availability depend on Apple Maps coverage and data in each region.

Screenshots

Hikone Castle Explorer!4 screens
おでかけ到達圏マップ4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Hikone Castle Explorer! at none against おでかけ到達圏マップ's 1. Hikone Castle Explorer! also leads on ads (none vs shown) and device support (3 vs 1). おでかけ到達圏マップ's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 16 months). On price 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. おでかけ到達圏マップ sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Hikone Castle Explorer! asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Hikone Castle Explorer! ships an update every 16 months, おでかけ到達圏マップ fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 3 level
Hikone Castle Explorer! versus おでかけ到達圏マップ: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHikone Castle Explorer!おでかけ到達圏マップ
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Update frequencyEvery 16 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size355 MB16 MB
Age rating12+4+
Developerxeenkozuma shun

In-app purchases

None

Hikone Castle Explorer!

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

おでかけ到達圏マップ

One-time1
  • プレミアム(広告非表示)$2.99

Questions

Is Hikone Castle Explorer! free?
Hikone Castle Explorer! is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is おでかけ到達圏マップ free?
おでかけ到達圏マップ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Hikone Castle Explorer! or おでかけ到達圏マップ have ads?
おでかけ到達圏マップ shows ads; Hikone Castle Explorer! does not.
Which is updated more often, Hikone Castle Explorer! or おでかけ到達圏マップ?
Hikone Castle Explorer! ships an update every 16 months, and おでかけ到達圏マップ fortnightly. Most recently, Hikone Castle Explorer! was updated on November 3, 2026 and おでかけ到達圏マップ on October 31, 2026.

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