Comparison

Prefecture Games vs World Heritage Stack

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

Head to head
About

Prefecture Games

A physics puzzle game where players strategically drop and merge prefectures to form larger ones, aiming to create the largest prefecture, Hokkaido. Compete against others online or challenge yourself in various game modes.

Highlights
  • Physics-based prefecture merging
  • Evolving prefectures
  • Online multiplayer competition
  • Multiple game modes (Main, Random, 47 Challenge)
  • Strategic prefecture dropping
  • Score-based progression
Features
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This is a physics puzzle game in which prefectures are put together to form Hokkaido. Drop randomly appearing prefectures into the line. Attach the same prefectures together to make them evolve into larger prefectures! Create the largest prefecture in Japan, Hokkaido, before it crosses the line! You can compete with other players online. How to play - Tap to determine where to drop prefectures. - When the same prefectures are attached to each other, they will evolve and your score will be added! - The larger the prefecture, the higher the score! - The game is over when you cross the line. Main Mode In this mode, you are supposed to earn as many scores as possible for each of the 11 prefectures. Nationwide Random Mode In this mode, you can choose 11 randomly selected prefectures from among all 47 prefectures and try to get as many scores as possible. 47 Challenge This mode is to go up the Japanese archipelago from south to north, and aim at Hokkaido. Starting from Okinawa, the game evolves in the order of Kyushu, Shikoku, Chugoku, Kinki, Chubu, Kanto, Tohoku, and Hokkaido. Online Match - Rules and Functions  ・The player who builds Hokkaido first wins.  ・The winner is the first player to build Hokkaido.  ・The first prefecture to cross the line will be automatically erased (the game will not be over).  ・The button to erase 1: erases 5 prefectures at random, from the smallest to the 5th largest.   The button can be used again after a certain period of time (you can use it as many times as you like).  ・Erase button 2: Specifies one prefecture and erases all of its prefectures (can be used twice). - About Matching  ・The search will preferentially search for players within 200 of the player's rate.  ・If a player cannot find an opponent, it will search for players of all rates and match you with the player closest to you.  ・If you are in standby mode and are not matched, press the back button once to restart the game, or restart the application to see if you are matched.   (Especially when the app is redisplayed from the background for a long period of time.

About

World Heritage Stack

Features
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Wobble... wobble... dare to add one more? Balance the Statue of Liberty, then a pyramid, then the Eiffel Tower right on top — stack the wonders of the world sky-high in this one-handed physics puzzle. That heart-stopping wobble right before it all comes down? Instantly addictive. ■ Nail-biting head-to-head battles Take turns stacking; the first to topple loses. Your opponent's strength adapts automatically, so every match is a photo finish — beginner or pro. Perfect for a quick round on the go. ■ Weekly leaderboard vs. real players Compete with the world on a leaderboard that resets every week — the last-minute scramble is the best part. Finish high to earn coin rewards, and chase the all-time board too. ■ Stack your way to space The higher you build, the more the world shifts from ground to sky to outer space — cheered on by an adorable, expressive Earth. A screenshot-worthy view you raised with your own hands. ■ Collect them all — the Heritage Book Every landmark you stack is added to your collection with its flag and a surprising, share-worthy trivia fact. Level up to unlock new wonders, one after another. ■ Easy to learn, hard to master Just drag and release. You'll get it in seconds — but stacking them just right? That's the addictive part. ■ Daily login bonuses The more days you play, the more coins you earn. Spend them to unlock your favorite landmarks early. How high can you go before it all comes tumbling down? Raise your own tower of world wonders. * This app features real-world structures but is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to UNESCO or any of its organizations.

Screenshots

Prefecture Games4 screens
World Heritage Stack4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: World Heritage Stack at daily against Prefecture Games's every 9 days. Prefecture Games's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. Prefecture Games sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and World Heritage Stack sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Prefecture Games ships an update every 9 days, World Heritage Stack daily. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Prefecture Games versus World Heritage Stack: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPrefecture GamesWorld Heritage Stack
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews52.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 9 daysDaily — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size159 MB102 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKei ShojiKOTARO ENDO

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Prefecture Games

One-time1
  • 広告を外す$3.99
5 purchases

World Heritage Stack

One-time5
  • 300 Coins$0.99
  • 1,000 Coins$1.99
  • Remove Ads$2.99
Show 2 more
  • 2,800 Coins$5.99
  • 6,500 Coins$9.99

Questions

Is Prefecture Games free?
Prefecture Games is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is World Heritage Stack free?
World Heritage Stack is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Prefecture Games or World Heritage Stack have ads?
Both Prefecture Games and World Heritage Stack show ads.
Which is updated more often, Prefecture Games or World Heritage Stack?
Prefecture Games ships an update every 9 days, and World Heritage Stack daily. Most recently, Prefecture Games was updated on October 24, 2026 and World Heritage Stack on October 19, 2026.

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