# SHI vs Artifact

The clearest difference is update cadence: SHI at every 2 months against Artifact's every 7 months. SHI also leads on ratings volume (215 vs 29) and price ($2.99 vs $4.99). On rating, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

SHI costs $2.99 and Artifact $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for SHI against 4.5 for Artifact. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SHI has 215 ratings behind it against 29, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 68% and 69% positive.

SHI ships an update every 2 months, Artifact every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SHI | Artifact |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$2.99** | $4.99 |
| Rating | **[4.6 (215 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shiro/id1398905123/reviews)** | [4.5 (29 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/artifact-3d-puzzle/id1547134565/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **215** | 29 |
| Positive reviews | 68.3% of reviews | **69.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 7 months |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Size | 181 MB | 595 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [the brothers grimm](https://appshunter.io/developer/1398905122) | [Mikhail Bakunovich](https://appshunter.io/developer/1455006854) |

## What reviewers say

### SHI

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shiro/id1398905123)

Engage with stories from early Japan by solving intricate puzzles on a beautifully designed lacquer box. Journey through ancient tales, uncover hidden meanings, and experience the art of Japanese lacquerware.

**Highlights:** Challenging lacquer box puzzles, Engaging ancient Japanese stories, Beautiful Japanese lacquerware design, Japanese language learning elements, Taiko drum soundscapes

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- ✨ Beautiful graphics and art
- 🎧 Soothing sound design
- 🧠 Engaging and challenging puzzles
- 📚 Interesting story and lore
- 🇯🇵 Japanese mythology and language integration

**What reviewers complain about**

- 😩 Puzzles become frustrating
- ❓ Lack of clear instructions
- 😴 Gameplay can be boring
- 📉 Too simple and limited
- ⏳ Not enough content

**Reported bugs**

- Cannot find a way to reset the game
- Error with game purchase
- Parts don't seem to work
- Game enforces arbitrary move order
- Confusing UI, need clearer restart/reset options

**Requested features**

- More levels/stories
- Ability to reset the game
- Landscape view option for iPad
- Daily puzzles
- More instructions/tutorial


### Artifact

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/artifact-3d-puzzle/id1547134565)

Assemble shattered ancient artworks from fragments in this 3D puzzle game. Explore diverse cultures and recreate historical relics with stunning graphics and intuitive controls. Adjust difficulty for a relaxing or challenging experience.

**Highlights:** Assemble shattered ancient artworks, Recreate historical relics, Explore diverse cultures, Stunning 3D graphics, Intuitive controls, Adjustable difficulty modes, No ads

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SHI free?

SHI costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Artifact free?

Artifact costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, SHI or Artifact?

SHI is rated higher. SHI averages 4.6 out of 5 from 215 ratings, while Artifact averages 4.5 from 29 ratings.

### Do SHI or Artifact have ads?

Neither SHI nor Artifact shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, SHI or Artifact?

SHI ships an update every 2 months, and Artifact every 7 months. Most recently, SHI was updated on October 26, 2026 and Artifact on October 24, 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.*