Comparison

ChronicleOfModernArchitecture vs Study.ASF

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

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ChronicleOfModernArchitecture

Explore modern architecture through immersive voice dramas and guided tours. Uncover building secrets, collect stamps, and unlock exclusive content by completing architectural quizzes and visiting landmarks.

Highlights
  • Immersive voice dramas
  • Walking and sightseeing guide
  • Architectural quizzes
  • Collect special illustrations
  • Discover hidden charms of buildings
  • Explore Kyoto and Osaka architecture
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▼Worldview This is a chronicle that continues into the future, created by you and Tatemonoes. One day you find an old album. You open it and there are pictures and notes are filed in it. It looks like someone's diary. Unable to resist your curiosity, you turn the page and notice a " person who looks like the building" in the picture. You become intrigued with that, you visit a nearby building. There, you see a person who looks just like the building you saw in the photo. ▼How to Enjoy 〈As a Voice Drama〉 A immersive voice drama where you can experience the history walked by the Tatemonoes themselves. Peek into their relationships, listen to the secrets behind their creation, and deepen your bond with them. The more stories you hear, the more special forms they may reveal to you... 〈As a Walking & Sightseeing Guide〉 Discover the hidden charms of modern architecture—explained in detail by the Tatemonoes themselves! Walk through the city as you listen, and before long, you’ll become a true Modern Architecture Master of Kyoto and Osaka! 〈Aim for Completion!〉 ・Special Voice Dramas Clear architectural quizzes given by the Tatemonoes to unlock exclusive voice dramas! Get a glimpse into their private moments. ・Special Illustrations Visit buildings as you explore the city to collect “Tate-mon” stamps! Don’t miss the stunning special illustrations you’ll unlock along the way! ▼Characters & Cast Osaka City Central Public Hall / Kimi Tatsuoka (CV. Hikaru Midorikawa) Shibakawa Building / Saotome Shiran (CV. Yuki Kaji) Ikoma Building / Shusei Ogoma (CV. Kento Ito) Kyoto City KYOCERA Museum of Art / Rei Harunaga (CV. Nobuhiko Okamoto) Annex of The Museum of Kyoto / Mitsukane Tatsumasa (CV. Soma Saito) Chourakukan \ Hirotsugu Nagaradate (CV. Masaya Matsukaze) Fortune Garden Kyoto \ Akari Itoshima (CV. Yuma Uchida) ▼Courses & Example Buildings 【OSAKA】 (Nakanoshima / Kitahama Course) ・Bank of Japan Osaka Branch ・Osaka Prefectural Nakanoshima Library ・Osaka City Central Public Hall, etc. (8 buildings) (Kitasemba Course ①) ・Former Ogata Kōan Residence ・Osaka Gas Building ・Shibakawa Building, etc. (7 buildings) (Kitasemba Course ②) ・Cotton Industry Club Building ・Aoyama Building ・Ikoma Building, etc. (7 buildings) (Indoor Tour) ・Shibakawa Building 【KYOTO】 (Okazaki Course) ・Nanzen-ji Suirokaku Aqueduct ・Kyoto City KYOCERA Museum of Art (Former Imperial Coronation Memorial Museum of Art) ・Former Butokuden (Kyoto City Budō Center), etc. (10 buildings) (Kyoto Imperial Palace West Course) ・Former Kyoto Central Telephone Office Nishijin Branch (Nishijin Creative Industry Hall) ・Former Main Building of Kyoto Prefectural Government ・Shimomura Shotarō Residence /Chudōken (Daimaru Villa), etc. (9 buildings) (Kyoto Imperial Palace East Course) ・Kyoto Orthodox Church ・Fortune Garden Kyoto (Former Shimadzu Headquarters) ・Kyoto City Hall Main Building, etc. (8 buildings) (Sanjo Street Course) ・ShinPūkan (Former Kyoto Central Telephone Office) ・The Museum of Kyoto Annex (Former Bank of Japan Kyoto Branch) ・1928 Building (Former Osaka Mainichi Newspaper Kyoto Branch), etc. (10 buildings) (Gion Course) ・Chourakukan (Former Kyoto Villa of Yoshibei Murai) ・Restaurant Yaomasa (Now Tōkasakan) ・Café François, etc. (8 buildings) (Indoor Tour) ・Kyoto City KYOCERA Museum of Art (Former Imperial Coronation Memorial Museum of Art) ▼Planning & Supervision: Naotake Maeda Curator / First-Class Architect. Specially Appointed Professor at Kyoto Arts and Crafts University; Chief Curator of the Hiroshima Architecture Exhibition; Executive Committee Member of the Kyoto Modern Architecture Festival. Previously worked at the Mori Art Museum and the Kyoto City KYOCERA Museum of Art. Has curated numerous architectural exhibitions, including Japan in Architecture (2018) and Modern Architecture in Kyoto (2021). Recipient of the Architectural Institute of Japan’s Culture Award (2019) and other honors.

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Study.ASF

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アート&サイエンスフェスティバル(大阪/万博記念公園)、1970大阪万博展覧会によるARアート鑑賞を体感出来るアプリケーション

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Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Study.ASF at none against ChronicleOfModernArchitecture's 10. Study.ASF also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 3 weeks). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. ChronicleOfModernArchitecture sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Study.ASF asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ChronicleOfModernArchitecture ships an update every 3 weeks, Study.ASF daily. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
ChronicleOfModernArchitecture versus Study.ASF: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterChronicleOfModernArchitectureStudy.ASF
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksDaily — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size419 MB324 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVGO,INC.ART MANAGEMENT, INC.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

ChronicleOfModernArchitecture

One-time10
  • Gion course$3.99
  • KYOCERA Museum of Art course$3.99
  • Kyoto Imperial Palace East$3.99
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  • Kitasemba course No.1$3.99
  • Nakanoshima・Kitahama course$3.99
  • Kitasemba course No.2$3.99
  • Shibakawa building course$3.99
  • Osaka pack$11.99
  • Kyoto pack$19.99
  • full pack$29.99
None

Study.ASF

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ChronicleOfModernArchitecture free?
ChronicleOfModernArchitecture is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Study.ASF free?
Study.ASF is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do ChronicleOfModernArchitecture or Study.ASF have ads?
Neither ChronicleOfModernArchitecture nor Study.ASF shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ChronicleOfModernArchitecture or Study.ASF?
ChronicleOfModernArchitecture ships an update every 3 weeks, and Study.ASF daily. Most recently, ChronicleOfModernArchitecture was updated on October 24, 2026 and Study.ASF on October 19, 2026.

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