Comparison

HiroshimARcive vs A Panchang

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

Head to head
About

HiroshimARcive

Explore historical data of Hiroshima in augmented reality. View information overlaid on a 3D map or directly through your camera, bringing the past to life.

Highlights
  • Augmented Reality (AR) interface
  • Pluralistic digital archive
  • Map mode with markers
  • AR mode with camera view tags
  • Data from multiple historical sources
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"HiroshimARchive" is an AR (Augmented Reality) interface of "Hiroshima Archive" that is a pluralistic digital archive of the Hiroshima atomic bomb. In the "Map mode", the data is displayed by markers on a 3-D map. And in the "AR" mode, the data of Hiroshima in 1945 is displayed as AR tags on the camera view. "HiroshimARchive" includes the data of: - Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum - The Hiroshima Jogakuin Gaines Association - Hiroshima Baptist Christ Church - The Hachioji Hibakusha Association - The Chugoku Shimbun - The Adachi-ku Hibakusha Association - Hiroshima Jogakuin Senior High School - NGO Ant-Hiroshima - NPO No More Hibakusha

About

A Panchang

This app offers a unique clock that displays local time alongside precise astronomical data, including planetary movements and cosmic alignments. It visually unifies tropical and sidereal zodiacs, making ancient astronomical wisdom accessible for daily use. Perfect for meditation, photography, and aligning with natural rhythms.

Highlights
  • Live astronomical clock with planetary movements
  • Vedic calendar (Panchang) with Tithi, Nakshatra, Yoga, Muhurta
  • Tropical and Sidereal zodiac views
  • Planetary rise and set times
  • Offline functionality
  • Ad-free experience
Features
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A Complete Cosmos on a Single Dial Discover a clock that transcends standard hours and minutes, beautifully blending your local time with precise astronomical data. Seamlessly track when planets rise, set, or peak overhead, and receive instant alerts for golden hours and profound cosmic alignments. This interface visually unifies the Tropical (seasonal) and Sidereal (stellar) zodiacs — two ways humanity has read the sky — collapsing thousands of years of astronomical wisdom into an intuitive, unspoken geometric harmony. It is ancient complexity, beautifully distilled for the modern screen. For the trained eye, this is more than a clock — it's an astronomical compass. A single glance at the circular grid allows you to effortlessly monitor hours, days, fortnights, months, seasons, years, and entire cosmic eras. Whether you meditate, chase epic photography, or wake up with the sacred energy of Brahma Muhurta, this app transforms your daily routine into a celestial experience. Reclaim your natural rhythms, boost your mindfulness, and never miss a magical moment again. Experience time reimagined — powered by the sky above you. Perfect For: Deepening Mindfulness: Track planetary transits and sacred Muhurtas for meditation and yoga. Capturing the Moment: Anticipate golden hours, solstices, and perfect lighting conditions for photography. Living by Natural Rhythms: Align your daily routine with the actual movement of the sky above you. Exploring Vedic Tradition: Discover Tithi, Nakshatra, Yoga, and Muhurta — ancient timekeeping made accessible. Features — Free: Live Astronomical Clock: Watch the Sun, Moon, and planets move in real time across an elegant circular dial. Planetary Rise & Set: Know exactly when each planet rises, peaks, and sets at your location. Vedic Calendar (Panchang): Daily Tithi, Nakshatra, Yoga, and Muhurta — recalculated live for your time and place. Auspicious Timing (Muhurta): Find good times for life events using Vedic timing rules. Three searches included per week. Centuries of Navigation: Explore any date across a thousand-year span. Go Deeper [PRO]: Multiple Profiles: Track planetary cycles for family, friends, or clients — unlimited profiles. Planetary Alerts: Get notified when a planet rises, sets, or transits overhead. Set your first alert free. Unlimited Muhurta Search: Search without limits, personalized with your birth chart. Sacred Timing Alarms: Wake to Brahma Muhurta or any Muhurta, automatically timed to your season and location. Custom Ayanamsa: Define your own ayanamsa zero date, calibrated against actual star positions. Rooted in Ancient Wisdom: Inspired by the Surya Siddhanta — the foundational ancient Indian text on astronomy and timekeeping. Privacy & Performance First: Works Offline — Completely Ad-Free Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://messsoftwaretechnologies.com/privacy.html

Screenshots

HiroshimARcive4 screens
A Panchang3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: HiroshimARcive at none against A Panchang's 4. HiroshimARcive also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 26.0). A Panchang's advantage is update cadence (every 11 days vs every 4 weeks). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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. A Panchang sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per year. HiroshimARcive asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for HiroshimARcive against 5.0 for A Panchang. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 2 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

HiroshimARcive ships an update every 4 weeks, A Panchang every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 4 level
HiroshimARcive versus A Panchang: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHiroshimARciveA Panchang
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings)
Number of ratings12 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeksEvery 11 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS8.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB284 MB
Age rating9+4+
Developer英徳 渡邉MESS Software Technologies LLC

Customer experience

HiroshimARcive

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

A Panchang

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

HiroshimARcive

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

A Panchang

Subscriptions1
  • E Spacetime Annual Sub$19.991 Year
One-time3
  • Small Tip$0.99
  • Medium Tip$4.99
  • Large Tip$9.99

Questions

Is HiroshimARcive free?
HiroshimARcive is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is A Panchang free?
A Panchang is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, HiroshimARcive or A Panchang?
HiroshimARcive and A Panchang are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 2 ratings respectively.
Do HiroshimARcive or A Panchang have ads?
Neither HiroshimARcive nor A Panchang shows ads.
Which is updated more often, HiroshimARcive or A Panchang?
HiroshimARcive ships an update every 4 weeks, and A Panchang every 11 days. Most recently, HiroshimARcive was updated on October 12, 2026 and A Panchang on October 16, 2026.

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