# HiroshimARcive vs A Panchang

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | HiroshimARcive | A Panchang |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hiroshimarcive/id473459421/reviews) | [5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/a-panchang/id6748567988/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **2** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | **Every 11 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 8 MB | 284 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [英徳 渡邉](https://appshunter.io/developer/1570768648) | [MESS Software Technologies LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1824898162) |

## What reviewers say

### HiroshimARcive

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hiroshimarcive/id473459421)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### A Panchang

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/a-panchang/id6748567988)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| E Spacetime Annual Sub | $19.99 | per year |
| Small Tip | $0.99 | one-time |
| Medium Tip | $4.99 | one-time |
| Large Tip | $9.99 | one-time |


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