Comparison

Ibaraki Map Puzzle vs iPSマスター

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

Head to head
About

Ibaraki Map Puzzle

Learn the map of Ibaraki, Japan, through an engaging jigsaw puzzle experience. This educational game offers various difficulty levels and modes to suit both geography enthusiasts and beginners. Compete globally, collect rewards, and sharpen your knowledge in your spare time.

Highlights
  • Jigsaw puzzle map learning
  • Multiple difficulty modes
  • Global player rankings
  • Collectible picture panels
  • Assist function for guidance
  • Improve geographical knowledge
Features
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This is an educational game that allows you to learn the Ibaraki(Japan) map as if you play a jigsaw puzzle produced by Digital Gene. This game is designed to be simple yet fun to play. Not only people who like the map, but also who are not good at geography can enjoy playing it. The app is best suited for people who want to learn the Ibaraki map or students who want to get ready for the exams. Or why don't you try this game to stay sharp during your spare time? You can improve your knowledge as you play the game aiming for the best time or compete against players from all over the world. You can also collect picture panels when you satisfy certain conditions. So do your best to get all of them. There are various modes available, including a [Beginner] mode with the region names and boundaries, a [Expert] mode testing only region names, and an [Master] mode without hints. When you're stuck on finding the location of a state, use the [Assist] function. It will help you to navigate the correct location without hassling yourself. However you will be added a 30 seconds penalty when you use the [Assist] function. If you want to achieve a higher ranking, it'd better not to use this function.

About

iPSマスター

Features
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iPS細胞はどうやって発見されたのでしょうか? 世紀の大発見なのだからとても複雑な実験がなされたと思われるかもしれませんが、実際にはとてもシンプルで美しい実験により明らかになりました。 iPadアプリ「iPSマスター」では、あなたも山中研究室の一員となって、iPS細胞を発見した時の実験を追体験できます。 さぁ、みなさん、用意はいいですか? iPS細胞を作り出す研究に挑戦してみましょう!

Screenshots

Ibaraki Map Puzzle4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: iPSマスター at none against Ibaraki Map Puzzle's shown. iPSマスター also leads on update cadence (every 4 months vs every 11 months) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 13.0). Ibaraki Map Puzzle's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On price and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Ibaraki Map Puzzle ships an update every 11 months, iPSマスター every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on July 20, 2026 and September 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Ibaraki Map Puzzle versus iPSマスター: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterIbaraki Map PuzzleiPSマスター
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 11 monthsEvery 4 months — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPad
Requires iOS13.08.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB684 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPlus Inc. (Japan)KYOTO UNIVERSITY

In-app purchases

None

Ibaraki Map Puzzle

No in-app purchases

None

iPSマスター

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Ibaraki Map Puzzle free?
Ibaraki Map Puzzle is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is iPSマスター free?
iPSマスター is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Ibaraki Map Puzzle or iPSマスター have ads?
Ibaraki Map Puzzle shows ads; iPSマスター does not.
Which is updated more often, Ibaraki Map Puzzle or iPSマスター?
Ibaraki Map Puzzle ships an update every 11 months, and iPSマスター every 4 months. Most recently, Ibaraki Map Puzzle was updated on July 20, 2026 and iPSマスター on September 5, 2026.

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