# Hikone Castle Explorer! vs RoamFolio

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Hikone Castle Explorer! at none against RoamFolio's 4. Hikone Castle Explorer! also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.5). RoamFolio's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 16 months). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. RoamFolio sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Hikone Castle Explorer! asks for nothing beyond the download.

Hikone Castle Explorer! ships an update every 16 months, RoamFolio every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hikone Castle Explorer! | RoamFolio |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 16 months | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Size | 355 MB | 365 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 26.5 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [xeen](https://appshunter.io/developer/334646799) | [Hao-Lin Teng](https://appshunter.io/developer/6799133650) |

## What reviewers say

### Hikone Castle Explorer!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hikone-castle-explorer/id1546436357)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### RoamFolio

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/roamfolio/id6799133648)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 100 Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| 550 Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| 1,150 Coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| 3,000 Coins | $24.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Hikone Castle Explorer! free?

Hikone Castle Explorer! is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is RoamFolio free?

RoamFolio is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do Hikone Castle Explorer! or RoamFolio have ads?

Neither Hikone Castle Explorer! nor RoamFolio shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Hikone Castle Explorer! or RoamFolio?

Hikone Castle Explorer! ships an update every 16 months, and RoamFolio every 4 days. Most recently, Hikone Castle Explorer! was updated on November 3, 2026 and RoamFolio on October 29, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*
